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STOCKTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT OF STOCKTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SHARES BELIEFS, VALUES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Stockton Unified Superintendent Dr. Michelle Rodriguez has completed her first full year as Stockton Unified School District superintendent. Under her leadership, the graduation rates have been the highest in SUSD history, chronic absenteeism has been reduced and literacy rates have increased.
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SACRAMENTO COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
INSPIRING STUDENTS TO THINK CRITICALLY, LIVE CREATIVELY AND ACT COMPASSIONATELY
Sacramento Country Day School is celebrating its 60th anniversary and tremendous achievements across six decades. Providing a rigorous and nurturing educational experience on a beautiful, expansive campus, Country Day is the Sacramento region’s only independent school serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
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SACRAMENTO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
IMPROVING LITERACY FOR ALL STUDENTS IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY
The Sacramento County READS initiative represents a transformative approach to literacy and reading success across the county. “This initiative mobilizes our county through a collective impact approach to improve literacy outcomes for all learners,” explains Tami Wilson, director of English Language Arts for the Sacramento County Office of Education.
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PLACER COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Placer County’s education system is a shining example of innovation and collaboration, creating an environment that prioritizes not just academic success, but also the well-being of students and their families.
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DOMEYKO TAYLOR HOLDING COMPANY
In the world of community development, there’s an important difference between a space and a place. A place is a space that encourages people to engage in relationships — with nature, themselves, with others — amid their surroundings.
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Finding Connection and Purpose in Youth Agriculture
Meet the enterprising and inspiring young folks of FFA and the teachers who inspire them
FFA, known to many under its old name, “Future Farmers of America,” is a national youth organization run by the Department of Education. We met a number of Capital Region young people who are learning about livestock rearing, forestry and more through the organization’s local chapters.
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The Violent, Bloody Folsom Prison Escape of 1903
New book details a dark time in the prison’s history
The prisoners made makeshift knives, or shivs, and used stolen razors during their siege. One prison guard died, and two were injured.
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Taylor Builders
Taylor Builders creates and improves communities where individuals, neighborhoods and the environment can thrive for generations to come. Taylor Builders is a part of the Domeyko Taylor Holding Company family of companies led by Clifton Taylor and Isabel Domeyko Taylor.
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JKAE
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE + ENGINEERING + INTERIORS
JKAE is celebrating 40 years of award-winning architecture and engineering services. Serving Northern California and Northern Nevada, the firm’s team of visionary professionals specializes in architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering, interior design, and surveying.
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Young Professionals: Lanaya Lewis
Meet the emerging leaders who envision a bright future for the Capital Region
As a PIO for Sacramento State, Lanaya Lewis acts as a spokesperson for the university, staying in-the-know with everything happening.