Valley Springs, CA…The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and California State University (CSU), Chico, announce the discovery of a trove of five- to ten-million-year-old fossils in the Mokelumne River watershed. The discovery was made in July 2020 by EBMUD Ranger Naturalist Greg Francek on patrol in 28,000 acres of protected land in the Sierra […]
Washington, DC…The nation spent $752.3 billion on its 48 million children in public schools in fiscal year 2019, a 4.7% increase from the previous year and the most per pupil in more than a decade. The Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of School System Finances tables released today show per pupil current spending for elementary and […]
Castroville, CA…Today, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled another component of his $100 billion California Comeback Plan: transforming California public schools into gateways of equity and opportunity. Governor Newsom’s plan represents the highest level of state school funding in California history, investing an additional $20 billion to support the potential of every California student and make the […]
Castroville, CA…From the Governor’s Office…”Governor Gavin Newsom announced his proposal for an unprecedented level of state school funding to better support the social-emotional well-being of students and transform schools into gateways of opportunity.”
Murphys, CA…Every year the Angels-Murphy Rotary honor teachers from each district in Calaveras county. The 2021 Teachers of the Year shown here left to right: Laura Oliver (Vallecito Union School District), Jennifer Truman-Nanik (Bret Harte Union High School District), Kathy Risso (Calaveras Unified School District), Sandy Westergaard (Calaveras County Office of Education), and Kurt Schneider […]
Columbia, CA… Columbia College held a drive-thru commencement ceremony for its Class of 2020 and Class of 2021 graduates on Friday, April 30, at 4 p.m. The drive-thru experience allowed graduates and their families to be on the Columbia College campus while adhering to Tuolumne County’s health and safety protocols and providing each student with […]
Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras county has a rich history in education. Members of the community are dedicated to serving the educational needs of the students in Calaveras. The Calaveras County Board of Education (CCBE) is seeking a board member to represent District 4. District 4 currently includes the communities of Angels Camp, Altaville, Salt Spring Valley […]
Columbia, CA…Columbia College’s Fire Academy would like to announce the graduation and Certificates of Completion to the successful students of the Fire Technology Program. Students that completed Firefighter 1 and 2 will be awarded their certificates on Thursday April 29, in Carkeet Park. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony itself will be limited to […]
Lubbock, TX…Results from a new cell study suggest that the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can bring about long-term gene expression changes. The findings could help explain why some COVID-19 patients — referred to as COVID long-haulers — experience symptoms such as shortness of breath and dizziness long after clearing the infection. Research team members included undergraduate […]
Oakland, CA…The University of California today (April 22) shared the details of a proposed policy on COVID-19 vaccination as part of its engagement with its community as it joins the California State University in supporting immunizations as part of an expected return of students, faculty, academic appointees and staff to in-person instruction across the state this fall. […]
Columbia, CA…Beginning May 3, 2021, Columbia College is planning for a partial campus reopening. As the college continues to monitor the progression of the pandemic, we are also carefully planning a safe return to in-person services. Now that Tuolumne County has moved into the Orange Tier, access to Columbia College is increasing. At this time, […]
San Andreas, CA…Inside View with Host Chris Stevenson & Guest Jared Hungerford Ed. Administrator of the Year.
Angels Camp, CA…Studio 4 Dance Theater is bringing dance performances to the community once again. After enduring the many months of no performances, dancers are once again able to share their love for dance with their audience. Seating will be limited to ensure compliance with current county guidelines. Tammie Lee, Artistic Director, will be directing […]
Angels Camp, CA…Studio 4 Dance Theater is bringing dance performances to the community once again. After enduring the many months of no performances, dancers are once again able to share their love for dance with their audience. Seating will be limited to ensure compliance with current county guidelines. Tammie Lee, Artistic Director, will be directing […]
Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte Union High School District Job Announcement. Position(s): Three (3) Special Education Paraprofessional(s). Work Year: 10 Month employee (Full Year = 183 days). One position will work 20 summer school (ESY) days. Start Date: 2021-2022 school year. Hours per day: 6.5 hours per day. Salary: Range 7: $17.49-$19.24 p/hour, depending on experience. […]
Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte Union High School District Job Announcement. Position(s): Student Body/Athletic Secretary. Work Year: 195 workdays; 8 hours per day; 5 days per week. Start Date: July 2021 (2021-2022 School Year). Salary: Range 9; $18.38 – $20.22, Depending on Experience. Description: Supervised by the Principal, the Student Body/Athletic Secretary will perform specialized clerical […]
Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte Union High School District Job Announcement. Position(s): Bus Driver (Training Available), Also, Bus Driving Class-if interested, contact Transportation Director at 209-736-2067. Certificates: Valid Class B/Passenger Endorsement/Current DMV Physical/CHP Special Certificate. Work Year/Hours: Full Year is 180 school days; 5 days per week, 4-hours per day. Start Date: 2021-22 School Year. Salary: […]
Los Angeles, CA…The United Teachers of Los Angeles, California’s largest teachers union, raised eyebrows last summer when it released a report detailing its demanded conditions for a safe reopening of schools. This document went far beyond requesting social distancing plans and personal protective equipment to an agenda that included passing Medicare for All at the federal […]
Washington, DC… Homeschooling is a legal instructional option in all 50 states and national homeschooling rates grew rapidly from 1999 to 2012 but had since remained steady at around 3.3%. However, the global COVID-19 pandemic has sparked new interest in homeschooling and the appeal of alternative school arrangements has suddenly exploded. So, how significantly have […]
Sonora, CA…A student at Sonora High School has been arrested for making threats against the school and other students. The Police Department was notified by the administration at Sonora High School of a student potentially making statements to bring a gun to school. During the course of the investigation, Officers learned that disturbing and threatening […]
San Andreas, CA… The Mission of the Calaveras Unified School District is to partner with its families and communities in order to graduate all students as engaged, responsible and skilled citizens enabling them to achieve personal success. Any individual who requires disability-related accommodations, including auxiliary aids and services, in order to participate in the board […]
Sacramento, CA… Governor Gavin Newsom and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced last Thursday of a partnership between the California COVID-19 Testing Task Force and the California Department of Education to deploy up to 3 million rapid COVID-19 antigen tests at no cost to support the safe return to in-person learning for staff […]
Angels Camp, CA…San Joaquin Delta College is now offering an Early College Pathway to ambitious eighth grade students in Calaveras County. Students who enroll in this 100% free and virtual program can complete an Associate Degree in Math and Science while earning their high school diploma. Recruitment for the Early College Pathway begins in eighth […]
San Andreas, CA… The Mission of the Calaveras Unified School District is to partner with its families and communities in order to graduate all students as engaged, responsible and skilled citizens enabling them to achieve personal success. Any individual who requires disability-related accommodations, including auxiliary aids and services, in order to participate in the board […]
Washington, DC… Ms. Elysa Schulte, a teacher at Calaveras River Academy in San Andreas, California is one of only 120 teachers selected for a National History Day® (NHD) spring professional development program. This course focuses on using online Library of Congress resources to develop and support historical arguments and is a feature of NHD’s membership […]
Washington, DC… The House and Senate have passed the American Rescue Plan and President Biden looks forward to signing it into law this week. How Working Americans Will Receive Their Direct Payments: The Treasury and IRS are working to ensure that we will be able to start getting payments out this month. And the IRS […]
Angels Camp, CA… Dateline: Saturday, April, 10th 2021. Bret Harte’s Leadership drive thru fundraiser, “Scholarship Night” will be held at Bret Harte Union Highschool in Angels Camp on Saturday, April 10th. A silent auction will be also held during the event. The money raised from this fundraiser will go to Leadership’s student scholarships for seniors […]
Angels Camp, CA… On Wednesday and Friday, February 24th and 26th, 2021, the Bret Harte High School FFA Chapter previewed the annual Kiss-A-Pig event through a virtual video that was displayed in the classrooms. While the tradition typically carried out with Bret Harte students putting money into their favorite teachers “pig cans” and winners kissing […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Bret Harte School District Board Asks You to Help Stop the Spread!
Avery, CA…The Vallecito School Board, Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent want to keep our schools open. Let’s all do our part: wear masks, wash hands and keep social distance when possible.” Right to left: Tom Pratt, Sarah Wilson, Susan Singleton, Tom Eising, Mark Dyken, Louise Simson & Jim Frost
