The Saugus Union School District (SUSD) board has voted to put the Emblem Academy Principal Dr. Sahar Moshayedi on leave amid a torrent of concerns from parents shared at the board meeting Tuesday. On Wednesday, Emblem Academy staff and parents received an email from SUSD Superintendent Dr. Colleen Hawkins announcing that Dr. Moshayedi from Emblem Academy has been placed on ...
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‘Doctor’s Notes Don’t Matter’: Parents Call For Resignation Of Emblem Academy Principal During SUSD Meeting
Around 20 parents took the podium at Tuesday night’s Saugus Union School District (SUSD) board meeting to call for the resignation of Emblem Academy’s Principal, Dr. Sahar Moshayedi. Parents of students at Emblem Academy called for the resignation of Principal Dr. Moshayedi at Tuesday night’s Saugus School Board meeting. While the meeting started by focusing on the 2023 Teacher Tribute ...
Read More »SCV Education Foundation Hosts 39th Annual Teacher Tribute
On Friday, the SCV Education Foundation hosted its 39th annual Teacher Tribute at College of the Canyons (COC) to honor teachers in Santa Clarita. SCV Education Foundation honors teachers who engage and support all students in learning and have a passion for helping all children, inspiring students and other teachers to achieve excellence, according to officials. “There are 54 public ...
Read More »COC Named 2023 Champion For Excelling In Equitable Course Placement
College of the Canyons (COC) has been named a 2023 Champion for Excelling in Equitable Course Placement in Campuswide English Enrollment, Latinx English Enrollment and Black English Enrollment by The Campaign for College Opportunity. “We are honored to have been distinguished once again by The Campaign for College Opportunity for our determined efforts to increase equity for our students,” said ...
Read More »COC Awarded $3 Million Title V Grant To Support Hispanic Students
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded College of the Canyons (COC) a $3 million Title V Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) grant to help the college support Hispanic students pursuing degrees in STEM and increase overall retention and completion rates of Hispanic students attending college for the first time. “We are very excited about this Title V grant,” said Dr. ...
Read More »Education Corner: Meet The Nominees Of 2023 Teacher Tribute
The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation is set to honor educators from across the Santa Clarita Valley later this month during the 2023 Teacher Tribute. This year’s “Academy of the Stars” teacher tribute celebration honors educators from multiple school districts in the Santa Clarita Valley, including: William S. Hart Union High School District, Castaic Union School District “The theme of ...
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Read More »Castaic Education Foundation Awards $50K In Classroom Grants
The Castaic Education Foundation announced that 16 grants have been awarded for the 2022-2023 school year, totaling $50,000. The 16 grants are planned to be used in the Castaic Union School District to enhance student learning programs and supports music, mindfulness, art, reading, math, science, video production, robotics and more. The foundation provides a means for schools, individuals, businesses and ...
Read More »Eye On The Valley – SCVi Dual Language Immersion and “Evolve” Business Strategies – March 24, 2023
Eye On The Valley – SCVi Dual Language Immersion and “Evolve” Business Strategies – March 24, 2023 Host: Matt Watson Topic: SCVi Dual Language Immersion and “Evolve” Business Strategies Guests: Megan Tapia and Pachi Artigotcaballero, teachers at SCVi Dual Language Immersion Program, Ivan Volschenk, President and CEO of “Evolve Business Strategies” Eye On The Valley – SCVi Dual Language Immersion ...
Read More »Action Drug Rehab Hour –Overdose Testimonies – March 20, 2023
Hosts: Cary Quashen Topic: Overdose Testimonies and Prevention Education Guests: Kara Miller, Ronnie Wilson Action Drug Rehab Hour –Overdose Testimonies – March 20, 2023 On this episode of The Action Drug Rehab Hour, host Cary Quashen welcomes Kara Miller to share her testimonies on drug abuse and education. Starting off the show, Cary and Kara recap last week’s candlelight vigil ...
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