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Concert Boosts Homeless Students with Scholarships

Apr 14, 2026 05:01PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Community members are invited to enjoy an evening of uplifting Indian music while supporting local students in need at an upcoming fundraiser hosted by the local nonprofit VI-SH Koranne Foundation.

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Concert Boosts Homeless Students with Scholarships

Apr 14, 2026 05:01PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Community members are invited to enjoy an evening of uplifting Indian music while supporting local students in need at an upcoming fundraiser hosted by the local nonprofit VI-SH Koranne Foundation.

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SCOE Hosts Fourth Annual Early Learning Conference

Apr 13, 2026 11:29AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

‘Belonging by Design, Powered by STEAM’

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Local Earns Prestigious Health Impact Award

Mar 31, 2026 04:44PM ● By MPG Staff

Elk Grove resident Dr. Paulina Van, Ph.D., RN, CNE, a nurse scientist and healthcare executive, has been recognized for her decades of service and impact in the field of nursing.

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Local Earns Prestigious Health Impact Award

Mar 31, 2026 04:44PM ● By MPG Staff

Elk Grove resident Dr. Paulina Van, Ph.D., RN, CNE, a nurse scientist and healthcare executive, has been recognized for her decades of service and impact in the field of nursing.

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CalKIDS Partners with CSAC, Connecting 100,000 Students to CalKIDS Scholarships

Mar 31, 2026 11:00AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

As California students finalize financial aid applications and college plans this spring, more than 100,000 students have claimed over $50 million in CalKIDS Scholarships in the past six months.

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SCOE History Day Showcases Research and Creativity

Mar 30, 2026 01:57PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Through performances, artistic displays, documentaries, podcasts and websites, 264 students brought history to life during Sacramento County History Day on March 7 at California State University, Sacramento.

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Free Fair to Connect Families to Early Learning Options

Mar 23, 2026 12:01PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) invites families to explore these early learning options at its third annual Family Fun & Playfest, which will showcase 50 early learning programs and 30 community organizations, offering education, health, and wellness information to parents.

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Historical Society to Support Rhoads School Living History Program on Big Day of Giving

Mar 17, 2026 04:46PM ● By Elk Grove Historical Society News Release

The Elk Grove Historical Society will participate in the annual Big Day of Giving on May 7 with a special fundraiser benefiting the Rhoads School Living History Program.

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From Student to Colleague

Mar 10, 2026 04:25PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Teacher Works Alongside Former Pupil

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Community College Students Can Claim CalKIDS Scholarships

Mar 09, 2026 01:41PM ● By CalKIDS News Release

In a significant step toward strengthening college access and affordability, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA, announces that CalKIDS, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), and the California Cradle-to-Career Data System (C2C) have launched a coordinated initiative to help eligible community college students access their CalKIDS Scholarships.

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Applications Open for Sacramento District Attorney’s Citizens Academy

Mar 09, 2026 11:06AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento County District Attorney's Office hosts the Citizen Academy in partnership with the Sacramento Police Department, Sacramento County Sheriff's Office and Sacramento County Probation Department.

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Sacramento County OES Supports Youth Leadership Conference

Mar 02, 2026 11:22AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Earlier this month, approximately 2,500 middle and high school students from across California gathered in Sacramento for the annual YMCA Youth & Government Conference.

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Elk Grove Unified Board Raises Trustee Pay, Approves Layoffs

Feb 24, 2026 04:22PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Elk Grove Unified School District board voted to sharply increase trustee pay during its Feb. 17 meeting, the same night it approved layoffs and reassignments affecting dozens of classified positions, decisions that drew criticism from community members during public comment.

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Franklin Elementary Choir Performs for School Board

Feb 24, 2026 04:03PM ● By MPG Staff

Smiles filled the Elk Grove Unified School District boardroom the evening of Feb. 17 as the Franklin Elementary School choir performed the “Kindness Song.”

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20 Local Museums Participating in Free Museum Weekend

Feb 23, 2026 03:46PM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

Advance registration is required

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Improved Information Access With 2026 Website Debut

Feb 23, 2026 01:16PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Navigation Offers Direct Links to Key Programs and Resources

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Sacramento County Board of Education Seeks Community Input on County Superintendent Search

Feb 23, 2026 01:11PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

The search for the next Sacramento County Superintendent is underway, and community members are invited to play an important role in the process.

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‘Recycling Is Easy,’ Boss Tootie Raps

Feb 18, 2026 10:51AM ● By Idaly Valencia

A local student and hip-hop artist is using music to teach her peers about recycling and the sorting of food waste through a new collaboration with area waste management company Cal-Waste.

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Area Museums Offer Activations for Homeschoolers

Feb 17, 2026 08:57AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

Sacramento area museums are proud to amplify learning by offering education related activations and opportunities all year long.

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Students Urged to Claim CalKIDS Scholarships Before FAFSA Deadline

Feb 16, 2026 12:54PM ● By CalKIDS News Release

As the March 2 priority financial aid deadline approaches, Sacramento County high school seniors completing the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) are encouraged to check whether they have a CalKIDS Scholarship that can help pay for college or career training.

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In Honor of Courage, Sacrifice and Unity

Feb 10, 2026 05:28PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

American Legion Holds Four Chaplains Memorial Service

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Elks Lodge Raises $5K for Elk Grove High Band

Feb 10, 2026 05:20PM ● By Elk Grove Elks Lodge 2577 News Release

On Jan.10, Elk Grove Elks Lodge 2577 hosted the Elk Grove High School Band families, who held a successful “’80s Bingo” night fundraiser at which they raised a total of $5,000.

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Sacramento Educators Among Statewide Education Grant Recipients

Feb 09, 2026 04:01PM ● By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, Education Foundation for California Schools News Release

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a nonprofit created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education, awarded 95 grants to teachers in California to support programs that inspire students

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SCOE Holds Ceremony for Fall Graduates

Feb 09, 2026 03:22PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Achievements Demonstrate "A Foundation No One Can Take Away"

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Connections Academy at Gateway Opens Enrollment

Feb 04, 2026 09:45AM ● By Connections Academy at Gateway News Release

Tuition free online charter school provides flexible, high quality learning for K–12 students

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Point Quest Expands Access to Student Therapy

Feb 04, 2026 09:21AM ● By MPG Staff

Point Quest Group is a national provider of special education services, headquartered off East Stockton Boulevard, that acquired LinkUp Teletherapy in November 2025. Company leaders said the move was designed to help school districts deliver consistent therapy services as budgets tighten and hiring challenges persist.

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SCOE Honors 50 Years of Access, Equity and Inclusion

Feb 03, 2026 12:19PM ● By Sacramento Couty Office of Education News Release

1975 IDEA Law Transformed Public Education for Millions of Children

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Police Ramp Up E-Bike and Scooter Safety Near Schools

Jan 28, 2026 03:32PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

In collaboration with the Elk Grove Unified School District, Elk Grove Police Department is launching a coordinated, two-pronged initiative aimed at reducing e-bike and scooter collisions as these devices become an increasingly common part of students’ daily commutes.

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond Announces Literacy Moonshot

Jan 26, 2026 04:40PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

Most Expansive Effort in California History to Achieve Reading by Third Grade

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DWR Finalizes Best Practices to Address Subsidence

Jan 26, 2026 04:29PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

Local groundwater agencies are getting a new resource to add to their water management toolkit – the Best Management Practices for Land Subsidence document newly released by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).

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Aerospace Museum Awarding Aviation Scholarships

Jan 26, 2026 04:19PM ● By Aerospace Museum of California News Release

Thanks to the generosity of its major donors, the Aerospace Museum of California is proud to announce the return of its Private Pilot License (PPL) Scholarship Program.

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Elementary Educator is ABC10 Teacher of the Month

Jan 21, 2026 10:13AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

andy Passmore, a fourth- and fifth-grade teacher of Cosumnes River Elementary School, has been recognized as Teacher of the Month for January 2026 by ABC10, a designation announced in a televised segment that aired Dec. 31.

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PTA Scores with Mother-Son Dodgeball Night

Jan 21, 2026 10:09AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Cosumnes River Elementary School’s multipurpose room echoed with cheers, laughter and the thud of rubber balls on Jan. 10 as the school’s PTA hosted Legends & Their Ladies in a dodgeball tournament designed to give mothers and sons dedicated time to bond.

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Police Citizens’ Academy Applications Open

Jan 13, 2026 04:09PM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Police Department is inviting residents and local workers to apply for its Citizens’ Academy, a hands-on educational program designed to provide a deeper understanding of the department’s role and responsibilities within the community.

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