State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced Wednesday that the California Department of Education (CDE), in collaboration with the San Diego County Office of Education, is launching a free online suicide prevention training program available to middle and high school staff and students throughout the state. “The COVID-19 pandemic not only disrupted the academic…
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond released a new manual from the California Department of Education (CDE) titled “Stronger Together: A Guidebook for the Safe Reopening of California’s Public Schools” on Monday. The how-to guide makes recommendations for schools to consider as they reopen but it is neither a “one-size-fits-all” document nor a mandate….
Arcadia High School senior Andre Yeung was awarded $20,000 by Foot Locker as part of the Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program that annually recognizes 20 students nationwide for exceptional leadership in the classroom and community, as well as for achievements in sports. Across the country, school closures continue to impact millions of students, parents, and…
The Los Angeles County Office of Education has released guidelines for reopening schools safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to L.A. County Superintendent Dr. Debra Duardo, the guidelines are not directives but a framework. “They can use parts of it or all of it. The only thing that I believe will be monitored and it’s…
By Arcadia Unified Digital Communications Intern Claire Li During these difficult and isolating times, it is often hard to find hope and maintain a positive outlook. Aiming to help promote a sense of hope throughout their community, Arcadia Unified School District’s (AUSD) Digital Communications Internship (DCI) students hosted a poetry contest centered around the theme…
Arcadia Unified’s Holly Avenue Elementary School was recently named a California Distinguished School for the second time in three years by the California Department of Education. This annual recognition program honors schools that close the achievement gap and demonstrate exceptional student performance. “Our team of leaders, educators, staff, and students at Holly Avenue Elementary never…
The Arcadia Educational Foundation (AEF) invites the community to kick-off holiday gift-giving with a gift to the AEF. A donation to AEF promotes a world-class education in 11 Arcadia Unified schools and enhances learning opportunities for the nearly 10,000 students in the district. A donation of $100 or more to AEF at arcadiaedfoundation.org/donate is also…
CSBA is an event highlighted by more than 120 professional development workshops on key governance topics All five Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education members are heading to San Diego to join more than 3,000 school board trustees from across the state to tackle the most pressing issues facing public education at the California…
By Arcadia Unified Digital Communications Intern Kate Fletcher Bright red flags swirling high in the air can be spotted down Arcadia’s Louise Avenue as the Dana Middle School Drill Team prepares for its competitive season with a fresh face at the lead: new Drill Team director, Joseph Kidd. Kidd trains the Dana Mariners with the…
By Brian Beary In a state where the overall population has continued to steadily rise, school attendance has dropped ever so slightly over the past five years. The US Census estimates that California’s population last year was 39,557,045, up from just over 37 million in 2010. And yet according to the California Department of Education…
