OCDE NEWSROOM
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What students and families need to know about career technical education |
Aerospace engineering, graphic design, culinary arts and neuropsychology are just a few of the potential career paths for high school students enrolled in todays’ career technical education programs. Career Technical Education has been a major component of Orange County’s workforce preparation systems for over 50 years with help from regional occupational centers and programs, according to the California Department of Education. |
https://newsroom.ocde.us/what-students-and-families-need-to-know-about-career-technical-education/ |
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SACRAMENTO BEE
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California school district transitioned child without telling parent, lawsuit alleges |
A conservative legal group has filed a lawsuit against the superintendent and school board members for the Chico Unified School District, alleging that a district employee helped a fifth-grade student transition their gender identity without informing the child’s parent. |
https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article271295532.html |
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PRESS-TELEGRAM LONG BEACH
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EDSOURCE
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The right choices? Leaders, policymakers and experts react to Gov. Newsom’s 2022-23 education budget |
Following years of record growth, California is confronting a slowing economy even as it embarks on a range of investments to improve education and the well-being of its students. In the pages below, more than 60 education insiders — from students to administrators to practitioners and advocates — share their thoughts on how well Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2023-24 budget proposal meets their priorities for early education, K-12 schools and the state’s public universities in the face of an expected economic downturn. |
https://edsource.org/2023/the-right-choices-leaders-policymakers-and-experts-react-to-gov-newsoms-2022-23-education-budget/684352 |
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Sonoma Valley Unified considers closing schools amid declining enrollment |
The Sonoma Valley Unified School District may consider closing and consolidating schools to address a drop in enrollment, The Press-Democrat reported. Another option the district could consider is reconfiguring schools, such as establishing grades K-8 and 9-12 schools rather than the current configuration of grades K-5, 6-8 and 9-12. |
https://edsource.org/updates/sonoma-valley-unified-considers-closing-schools-amid-declining-enrollment |
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KPBS
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San Diego Unified launches new engagement website for students |
Students in the San Diego Unified School District are starting the New Year with a new connection. The district launched an online engagement platform, created by students — for students. "It's really important if you are a student in San Diego Unified School District, there is something for you on this website," said Lea Nepomuceno,17, who is a senior at Scripps Ranch High School. |
https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2023/01/17/san-diego-unified-launches-new-engagement-website-for-students |
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