More than 700 Paramount High School students came together during a five-day Breaking Down the Walls event meant to encourage a campus culture of understanding, inclusivity and positivity. Breaking Down the Walls is a program sponsored and led by the nonprofit organization Learning For Living, which seeks to create a thriving school culture where everyone works together to stay engaged, excited and empowered.
Merced Elementary School has been recognized as a 2020 California Distinguished School by the California Department of Education, praised for taking an innovative approach to bolstering English language arts, reading and math skills. This is Merced’s second designation as a Distinguished School. It was previously honored in 2010.
A push by Río Hondo College and other supporters has secured recognition of the Homeland Security field as the newest academic discipline by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. The recognition, granted Monday, means individuals who earn advanced degrees in the field will be considered qualified for instructional positions in the college system. It is seen as a significant endorsement of the multi-discipline field recently developed from other public safety fields.
Baldwin Park Unified’s Santa Fe School has been honored as a 2020 California Distinguished School for closing the achievement gap and attaining exemplary student performances on state standardized tests.
Santa Fe is one of 42 elementary schools in the San Gabriel Valley to earn a spot on the 2020 Distinguished Schools list, with 323 institutions statewide securing a place.
Baldwin Park Unified Teachers Receive Classroom Grants
Two Baldwin Park Unified teachers were surprised with $100 grants from the California Retired Teachers Association. Baldwin Park High School architecture and engineering teacher Jeffrey Warden and Central Elementary School fourth grade teacher Melissa Leopoldo will use the funds to purchase classroom tools and materials.
Whittier Union Recognized for Student Health and Wellness Protocols
Whittier Union High School District recently received the inaugural Lifesaver Award from the Los Angeles County Child and Adolescent Suicide Review Team for its robust and proactive suicide prevention protocols. The California Legislature in 2016 passed Assembly Bill 2246, which mandates student suicide prevention and intervention policies for every California school district. Whittier Union established its Student Well-Being Program in 2014 to address challenges impacting student health and wellness, increase school-site support and provide resources for families.
Inglewood Unified 7th-grader Recognized in Stellar Student Spotlight
Frank D. Parent seventh-grader Saraiyah Slack has been selected for this month's Stellar Student Spotlight for her continued achievement in the classroom. She maintains a 3.7 GPA, is a student fundraising leader for the Associated Student Body and is a student representative on the School Site Council. Slack aspires to become a computer science entrepreneur.
Monrovia Unified’s Early College Program Wins Golden Bell Award
Monrovia Unified’s Early College Program (ECP), a dual-enrollment partnership with Citrus College that allows students to graduate from high school with up to two years of college coursework, has been recognized with a Golden Bell by the California School Boards Association.
West Covina High Yearbook Lauded by American Scholastic Press Association
West Covina High School’s 2018-19 yearbook staff was recognized by the American Scholastic Association, capturing first place in the 2019 Yearbook and Magazine Awards. “The Quest,” West Covina High’s student-created yearbook, embraced the theme Finding Your True Colors in 2018-19.
Inglewood High’s Jared Heywood Named Student-Athlete of Week
Inglewood High School senior Jared Heywood was profiled as the Student-Athlete of the Week by the L.A. Sentinel for his success in the classroom and on the football field. Heywood is taking college-level courses that include journalism, economics and communication while getting a head start on higher education. On the field, he helped lead the Sentinels to the 10-0 record and Pioneer League title. He will attend the University of Rhode Island in fall.
