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Education as a Common Good
OPINION: An inside look at the California State University strike
An overwhelming majority of California Faculty Association members voted to authorize a strike in November 2023, and the association shut down the California State University system on January 22.
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SACRAMENTO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
A STRONGHOLD FOR PROGRESS AND INCLUSIVITY
In a world where education is the cornerstone of personal and societal growth, the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) stands as a stronghold for progress and inclusivity.
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Inside California Education
TELEVISION SERIES HIGHLIGHTS CALIFORNIA’S PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM
Inside California Education, a unique and innovative television program, presents stories from across the state’s public school system to inform and inspire audiences. This award-winning series, produced by Sacramento-based PBS KVIE, airs locally on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m.
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Is Education’s Future Safe — or Artificial?
Comstock’s president and publisher Winnie Comstock-Carlson weighs in on the future of education with AI.
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Too Big for The Nest
After 69 years, Sacramento State has outgrown the hallowed sports facility
With a seating capacity for just over a thousand fans, it’s smaller than most Capital Region high school gyms. Despite its limitations, the cozy Hornet Gym — also known as The Nest — has been the main facility for NCAA indoor sports at Sacramento State since 1955.
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CALSPRA
HELPING SCHOOL PROFESSIONALS CONNECT, COMMUNICATE AND INSPIRE
In California, there are over 5.8 million students, which means keeping school communities informed and connected has never been more important.
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‘Awe-Inspiring Biofluid’: The Science of Breast Milk with Jennifer T. Smilowitz
PODCAST EPISODE: Jennifer T. Smilowitz, assistant professor of the cooperative extension in the Department of Nutrition at UC Davis, is a breast milk expert and lactation counselor. In this episode we talk about the science, potential medical applications, cultural context, barriers to breastfeeding and why there is no true substitute for human breast milk.
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FUTURE FOUNDATION OF SACRAMENTO
FUNDING TODAY’S STUDENTS AND TOMORROW’S LEADERS
The FUTURE Foundation of Sacramento is a nonprofit that provides scholarships to high-achieving students from at-risk backgrounds who are first-in-family to attend college. Future Foundation awards five-year scholarships of $5000 per year, totaling $25,000.
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KIDSFIRST
PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT FOR PLACER COUNTY’S YOUTH
Established in 1989, KidsFirst treats and prevents child abuse and neglect through education, advocacy and counseling to empower and strengthen children and families. Programs target the most vulnerable children, families and neighborhoods with a vision that all children live in safe, healthy and nurturing homes.
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PRO YOUTH & FAMILIES
BUILDING TOMORROW’S LEADERS WITH TODAY’S YOUTH
PRO Youth & Families (PRO) has been inspiring, educating and mobilizing young people to become positive change agents for themselves, their families and their communities since 1981.
PRO’s values of youth first, hope, collaboration and a sense of belonging exemplify who PRO is as an organization.