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Sacramento County’s health is contingent upon the fair and equitable distribution of resources and education to its young people. As Nelson Mandela aptly noted, “Children are our greatest treasure. They are our future.”
Exacerbated by a pandemic, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to account for all the pressure points in Sacramento’s education system. During the past year alone, Sacramento students and families confronted a strike by teachers and staff, reports of race-related incidents and more.
As CapRadio and The Sacramento Observer education reporter covering K-12 schools, I will focus on holding schools and districts in Sacramento County accountable to their communities, while ensuring that minority voices are amplified. As an immigrant, I know that the education system can be arduous to navigate. My work will enable you to get equitable services for your children. Above all, I will be sure to examine the intersections of race, equity and health in education.
What’s happening at the schools near you? Heard a parent complaining or a student succeeding? I want to hear about it!
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September 10, 2024
District staff received over 750 enrollment applications in an 8-day window, resulting in the system getting “bogged down,” a SCUSD spokesperson said.
September 6, 2024
Here’s what to know about plans for the year at San Juan, Natomas, Sacramento City, Twin Rivers, Elk Grove, and Folsom-Cordova Unified School Districts as school kicks off in the Sacramento region.
July 17, 2024
District officials across the Sacramento region said they have equipped teachers with the resources to host conversation in their classrooms. But students say they want more discussion about the war in school settings, with figures they trust.
July 11, 2024
The program has served over 3,000 Sacramento students at Sacramento City, Folsom-Cordova, and Natomas Unified School Districts.
July 9, 2024
The exhibit, called The Bias Inside Us, is designed to help people understand and counter implicit bias. The Elk Grove stop is the only one at a school in the United States.
July 2, 2024
The group is a supportive space for all fourth through sixth graders in Elk Grove Unified, including LGBTQ+ students and those who accept and advocate for them. Some parents and conservative groups have asked the district to suspend the clubs.
June 21, 2024
An investigation by a Sacramento County grand jury reveals the Sacramento City Unified School District has neglected the needs of students with disabilities for years.
June 5, 2024
Paul Keefer, elected to the Sacramento County Office of Education’s board in 2018, is also the executive director of the Pacific Charter Institute. A lawsuit from the California district attorney’s office contends that is a conflict of interest.
May 21, 2024
The office is part of a $10 million effort from the California State University system to improve the success and experiences of Black students at its 23 campuses.
May 8, 2024
SCUSD was fined $39.8 million for missing eight school days during the 2022 teachers strike. The state Board of Education granted a waiver after the district agreed to add 16 days over the next two years.
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