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Aug 10, 2026
The Napa Valley Unified School District is in the midst of finishing up summer facility improvements at 14 Napa campuses largely funded by Measure B, a $230 million school bond narrowly approved by Napa voters in November 2024.
Aug 10, 2026
The billing plan delivered quicker repayments during its first year and so helped to maintain mental health support despite budget pressures, the report states. Reimbursements took 30 to 90 days in the program, compared to 12 to 18 months in the former school-based billing system.
Aug 10, 2026
Ahead of the school year, Central Unified is bringing all staff members together for a professional development training for the first time — though the location raised a few questions and “deep concerns” by at least one employee of the school district in Fresno.
Aug 10, 2026
Before the school year starts on Monday, Aug. 10, the new Frank and Irene Palomino Elementary School name was unveiled with a community celebration. The Garden Grove Unified School District has changed the name of Rosita Elementary School to pay tribute to the Palomino family’s legacy.
Aug 10, 2026
When San Jose Unified School District decided to shutter five elementary schools earlier this year, officials made several promises to ensure a smooth transition for families with students set to attend new campuses.
Aug 10, 2026
For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, California has released school-by-school data showing how many English learners became proficient in English, giving parents, educators and policymakers a new way to see how well schools are helping students become proficient in English.
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