OCDE Education in the News

Friday, July 22, 2022

DAILY NEWS LOS ANGELES

Cal State LA aims to launch science careers for young women

The College of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology launched its two-day "LAunchPad Summer Program," for girls from 23 local high schools on Thursday, July 21.

https://www.dailynews.com/2022/07/21/photos-cal-state-la-aims-to-launch-science-careers-for-young-women/

SACRAMENTO BEE

A Sacramento high school football field needs a face lift. Here’s how to help

Julius Douglas played high school football 15 years ago on a Sacramento field that didn’t have lights for night games or even turf. He wants young athletes at his old high school to have a better experience, and he’s helping Sacramento Charter High School raise money to make it happen.

https://www.sacbee.com/news/equity-lab/representation/article263611703.html

PRESS-ENTERPRISE

Moreno Valley drill trains police for school shooting

Val Verde Unified School District staged the Thursday, July 21, event, which featured fake blood and a realistic scenario, at Rancho Verde High School.

https://www.pe.com/2022/07/21/moreno-valley-drill-trains-police-for-school-shooting/

EDSOURCE

UC tracking drop in students returning after Covid start, especially for low-income and first-generation students

Fewer first-year and transfer students returned to the University of California this past fall after enrolling the previous year, a trend that system President Michael Drake said he is watching “very carefully” but predicted will rebound.

https://edsource.org/2022/uc-tracking-drop-in-students-returning-after-covid-start-especially-for-low-income-and-first-generation-students/675779

Sacramento to put youth funding measure back on the ballot

Sacramento voters will see a familiar measure on their ballots in November – to require the city to fund more youth programs.

https://edsource.org/updates/sacramento-to-put-youth-funding-measure-back-on-the-ballot

FCMAT

Battle lines drawn for Conejo Valley school board election

Against a backdrop of parent conflict over issues ranging from sex education to critical race theory, conservative and liberal activists have been gearing up for yet another fight over control of the Conejo Valley Unified School District board.

https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/2022/07/21/battle-lines-drawn-conejo-valley-school-board-election-ventura-county/10074929002/

NPR

200,000 student borrowers who say they were ripped off may get their loans erased

A fight over when and how the U.S. Department of Education can cancel some federal student loans will soon play out in a federal courthouse on Golden Gate Avenue in San Francisco.

https://www.npr.org/2022/07/21/1112554478/student-loan-forgiveness-borrower-defense

OTHER NEWS OUTLETS

Looking for ways to get involved? Volunteer at an OUSD school

Each year, the Oakland Public Education Fund connects hundreds of volunteers with Oakland schools to help tutor students, assist classroom teachers, beautify campuses, and more. The education fund is currently seeking volunteers for its annual back-to-school beautificiation week from Aug. 1 to Aug. 5.

https://oaklandside.org/2022/07/21/oakland-school-volunteers-education-fund/

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