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YOLO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
POWERING EDUCATION, SHAPING TOMORROW: YOLO COUNTY SCHOOLS LEAD THE NATION IN BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE, RESILIENT FUTURE
When schools lead with bold innovation, they don’t just reduce costs or keep the lights on — they model what it means to build a cleaner, healthier future for generations to come.
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STOCKTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
RISING STRONGER TOGETHER: STOCKTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT INSPIRES GROWTH, ACHIEVES EXCELLENCE AND EMBRACES CHANGE
At Stockton Unified School District, education is more than academics — it’s about building strong relationships, creating meaningful opportunities and preparing students for a lifetime of success. SUSD continues to provide rich opportunities to grow and learn with students, families and staff.
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ST. MICHAEL’S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL
BLENDING TRADITION WITH INNOVATION
St. Michael’s Episcopal Day School has been a cornerstone of academic excellence and character development for 62 years. Known for its strong leadership and unwavering commitment to educating the whole child, the school continues to thrive as it welcomes Christine Saunders as the new Head of School.
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SACRAMENTO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
INCLUSION MEANS BELONGING FOR EVERY STUDENT
The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) is helping to ensure all students, including students with disabilities, are learning and supported across all educational opportunities and environments.
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Placer County Office of Education
Placer County turns the page toward lifelong literacy with its new Placer County Reads Initiative
Placer County continues to excel in education, yet even in high-achieving communities, literacy gaps persist. Reading, writing and overall literacy have always been the foundation of learning, but recent data has revealed an urgent truth: while literacy is fundamental, it is not guaranteed for every student.
Startup of the Month: The Make Box
Robotic kits made to click with STEM learners
From crafting with popsicle sticks in elementary school to working with small electronic devices in middle school, Kavya Khare clearly had DIY in her DNA. She is now the founder of The Make Box, a UC Davis and Bay Area-based startup that creates modular robotic kits, SnapBots, for young students to engage in STEM.
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Intech Mechanical Company, LLC
BUILDING PEOPLE, DELIVERING RESULTS
Intech Mechanical celebrated their 30th anniversary in May. The company was founded in 1995 by Rick Chowdry and for years, Chowdry, Gary Myers and Mike Friesen had been the company’s ownership.
Young Professionals: Brandon Kennedy
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
Brandon Kennedy, 32, is a program manager for Improve Your Tomorrow, a nationwide nonprofit that helps young people transfer to four-year universities. Over the course of a few years, Kennedy has helped 25 boys do this.
Young Professionals: Blake Johnson
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
Blake Johnson, 37, once told himself he wouldn’t follow his mother’s career path. She’d been an educator — both a teacher and a principal— and while he respected her work, he wouldn’t pursue the same trajectory. He eventually changed his mind, setting off on a course that ultimately led him to his current role as chief strategy officer at Child Action.
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SIERRA COLLEGE
POWERING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND PARTNERSHIPS
Now in his fourteenth year, Sierra College Superintendent/President Willy Duncan reflects, “I’ve always believed that community colleges are a region’s most powerful economic development tool.”