Work It: Cassandra Lichnock
A glimpse into the daily life of the California State Teachers’ Retirement System’s CEO
From deep analysis in the morning to the occasional hike in the evening, here’s how Cassandra Lichnock structures her days as CEO of CalSTRS.
As Omicron Surge Worsens Teacher Shortage, More California Schools Closed by COVID
The omicron variant of COVID-19 has hit California’s teacher workforce so hard that many schools are weighing closure and in some cases forced to dip into emergency days.
Companies Can Benefit From Expanding Opportunities to Employees Without Degrees
SAFE Credit Union Senior Vice President Gina Olson proposes employers start hiring with a focus on skills over degrees. The approach, she argues, could increase diversity and uncover untapped potential.
Startup of the Month: Expert IEP
App optimizes education plans for neurodivergent students
Davis-based tech company Expert IEP developed an app to help parents of neurodivergent students optimize their academic, behavioral, occupational and speech goals.
Making the Most of the Pandemic Pantry
Through the pandemic, Zoom culinary classes delivered kitchen confidence to home cooks
With plenty of spare time and the need for social
activities, the pandemic prompted professional chefs to
create robust virtual cooking programs.
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Science Center Debuts As Destination Attraction And STEAM Education Hub
SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity
The SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, known as MOSAC, has finally opened to take its place as one of Greater Sacramento’s most exciting and beneficial destination attractions.
Considering the Alternative
Capital Region schools navigate increased instruction options during uncertain times
Though it’s not been without growing pains, the past year and a
half has brought together parents, teachers and legislators to
expand educational options.
The Back Story: Hidden Treasures
University of the Pacific finds a missing link in its rich history: its birth papers
Opening a cherished safe thought to contain untold historic
riches about the origins of University of the Pacific, President
Christopher Callahan wondered what he’d find.
Child Care in California Hasn’t Rebounded — Why Many Workers Aren’t Coming Back
California’s child care workforce is still 10 percent smaller than it was before the pandemic, as low wages contribute to acute staffing shortages.
Capital Region Schools Coping With COVID-19
Here is a rundown of COVID-19 mitigation efforts at some public
school districts, colleges and universities in the Capital
Region.