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Fontana Unified College & Career Fair Connects 1,500 Attendees with Expanded Career, College Opportunities

Nearly 1,500 students and families explored pathways to higher education and future careers as Fontana Unified School District hosted its annual College & Career Fair at Jurupa Hills High School on Oct. 14, connecting attendees with approximately 90 colleges, universities, employers, and industry organizations. This year’s event featured expanded career offerings, with nearly 45 industry exhibitors giving students a broader look at their options after graduation. Through a new partnership with nonprofit organization SoCal Trades, the District connected attendees with industry professionals and opportunities to explore a variety of workforce pathways.

Student Ideas Take Center Stage at El Monte Union’s ‘Lights On Afterschool’ Celebration

At El Monte Union High School District, learning doesn’t end when the last school bell rings. The District highlighted the impact of free after-school enrichment programs on Oct. 22, bringing students, families, and community partners together at Rosemead High School for a nationwide Lights On Afterschool celebration featuring hands-on activities, student-led initiatives, and resources available through the District’s partnership with Learning Enrichment & Academic Resources Network (LEARN).

Fontana Unified Students Code Their Way to Competing on the World Stage

FONTANA, CA – Fifteen Fontana Unified School District students will take their coding and problem-solving skills to the international stage from Dec. 8-10, when six elementary and middle school robotics teams will compete at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) in Puerto Rico. WRO is a global science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) competition for students ages 8 to 22 that challenges participants to design, build, and program robots to solve problems. The six qualifying teams earned their spots at the United States Engineering League School National Competition in Ontario: four elementary school teams (Robo Rights, Team Bubblegum, Little Einstein – 0527, and Rulers of the Nile); and two middle school teams (Team I Don't Know and Team Fast Control.)

Whittier Union Student Achievement at Record Levels According to CDE Data

Student achievement at Whittier Union High School District continues to rise to historic levels, with record highs throughout the District in graduation rates, A-G completion rates, and test scores in English language arts (ELA), math, and science, according to data provided by the California Department of Education (CDE), including results from the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and the California Dashboard. Among 164 California school districts with more than 200 low-income Hispanic/Latino students tested, Whittier Union ranks first in math and science CAASPP test scores and seventh in ELA test scores. The California Dashboard reports that Whittier Union students are at target levels for math, science, ELA, and college and career readiness.