Fontana Unified’s adult school will offer free computer classes for Spanish speakers from Monday, July 16 to Monday, Aug. 20. The school will offer two levels of classes: level one will run from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and level two will run from noon to 2 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. For information, call 909-357-5490.
The El Monte Union High School District Board of Trustees on June 20 unanimously passed a resolution opposing the separation of children and families at the U.S.-Mexico border, a federal policy being enforced by the current administration. The policy has since been reversed through an executive order signed by the president on June 20. The resolution cites examples of migrant children being separated from their parents after being detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and demands action from the government to end the practice.
Pioneer High School ed tech lead and math teacher Lisa Ceja has earned a spot in Google for Education’s Certified Innovator program, a year-long professional development experience that includes mentorship opportunities, online learning activities and an in-person, three-day Innovation Academy that helps participants launch a project related to a challenge in education. The academy will be held Monday, July 9 to Wednesday, July 11 at the Google office in Venice, California.
Van Wig Elementary School students participating in weekly drum classes will showcase their skills at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30. The performance will be at Van Wig Elementary, 1151 Van Wig Ave., Bassett.
Fontana Unified’s Board of Education appointed Henry J. Kaiser High School senior Jashandeep Lobana as the 2018-19 Board of Education student representative at its Aug. 29 meeting. Lobana, a student-athlete and AP Scholar ranked No. 1 in his class, was honored by former student BOE representative Isaac Rubalcava, who inspired Lobana to pursue the position.
San Gabriel Unified School District has selected Yolanda Mendoza to serve as deputy superintendent of educational services for the 2018-19 year. Mendoza, who has worked in San Gabriel Unified as the assistant superintendent of human resources since July 2017, brings more than 40 years of education experience to her new role.
The El Monte Union High School District Board of Trustees on June 20 unanimously passed a resolution opposing the separation of children and families at the U.S.-Mexico border, a federal policy being enforced by the current administration. The policy has since been reversed through an executive order signed by the president on June 20. The resolution cites examples of migrant children being separated from their parents after being detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and demands action from the government to end the practice.
More than 1,000 Baldwin Park Unified students are exploring science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, as well as strengthening literacy skills and learning about healthy living during a hands-on summer school program through June 29 at seven campuses hosted by nonprofit Think Together. The program features field trips to local museums and discovery centers, and an overnight camping trip at the beach for select middle school students.
Fontana Unified School District honored nearly 30 parent and community volunteers for their service during 2017-18 at the Board of Education meeting on June 20. Volunteers from each of the district’s six parent advisory councils were recognized for advocacy on behalf of students, including those with special needs, English learners and African American students. Fifteen parents and community members were also celebrated for completing the district’s six Parent University sessions, which help parents support and continue their children’s education at home.
San Gabriel Unified’s Gabrielino High School will add two new semester-long Mandarin classes to its course offerings. The introductory Mandarin course will help students learn about Chinese culture, acquire Chinese conversational skills and have the opportunity to interact with people in Chinese-speaking communities. The second course aims to help enhance the overall education of Chinese heritage students who are native speakers, and will focus on boosting Chinese literacy, intercultural knowledge and social development.