It is that time of the year again when kids and parents prepare to go back to school in the Santa Clarita Valley. Not only are parents going to have to wake up earlier to drop their children off, but everyone will have to get an early kick-start on their morning commute. If you live near an elementary, middle, junior ...
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Newhall School District Announces Four New Principals
Four new elementary school principals were appointed by the Newhall School District this week. “We are excited about the superior leadership and organizational maturity these new principals have to offer Newhall School District,” said District Superintendent Jeff Pelzel. “I have no doubt that these individuals will be able to motivate teachers, administrative staff, students and parents at their respective schools ...
Read More »SCV School Districts Share Mixed Reactions About “Safe Havens”
California’s top education official sent a letter asking districts to be mindful of existing law and protecting a student’s immigration status, in an open letter this week. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson penned a letter Wednesday, encouraging all public schools to ...
Read More »Newhall School District Teachers, Students Gear Up For Annual State Testing
Teachers in the Newhall School District are preparing students for the annual California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress test (CAASPP) until June 6. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The testing system, inaugurated last year, replaced the Standardized Testing and Reporting Program (STAR) which was discontinued after the 2012-13 school year. ...
Read More »State Board Of Education Meeting To Discuss Local Control Funding Formula
Real life application for the recently passed Local Control Funding Formula will be a topic of discussion at the State Board of Education meeting on Thursday, specifically the level of autonomy for local schools.
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