With heart, Santa Rosa’s principal shares her journey
From her school days in Mexico to shaping futures in Menifee, Calif., Karla Galicia inspires students with her vision and dedication.
California
Go bags and red flags in California
Wildfire season is here. From “go bags” to alert systems, students share what to know to stay safe and ready.
Texas, California head into a redistricting showdown
New redistricting plans in both states raise questions about fairness, representation, and the future makeup of Congress.
Thoughts on homeless encampments in Chico, Calif.
Behind Chico’s visible encampments are children and teens. A student’s report reminds us that the crisis also lives inside our schools.
Chalking parking spots at Amador Valley
A senior tradition in a California high school parking lot adds color and spice to the final year of high school.
Calif. aims to improve mental health for boys & men
California tackles the crisis facing young men and boys with a new executive order focused on mental health and opportunity.
Calif. wildfires cause loss, school closures
Wildfires in Calif. have caused loss and grief, including that which comes when a school building burns down or is in an evacuation zone.
Earthquake leads to evacuation into the heat
A minor earthquake in southern Calif. caused an evacuation Monday at Van Nuys HS, into the sweltering heat of the outdoors.
On teaching financial literacy in high school
Should educators teach financial literacy to high school students? There are worthy arguments on both sides of the question.
Musical theater award program extends to N. Calif.
A high school musical theater award program in N. Calif. that sponsors students for the Jimmy Awards has expanded further north.