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Port of Long Beach Debuts Children's Book on Going Green

The new book 'Soleil the Sea Lion Explores the Green Port' aims to teach young readers about environmental changes at the port.

La Mesa Police Department's KidzWatch Safety Academy Enrollment Ends Soon

The 6-week program teaches children ages 6-9 important safety lessons before the March 6 deadline.

Anaheim School District Offers Free Laundry Services for Students

Partnership with local laundromats aims to support students' basic needs.

South Bay School District Earns Top 'Green Achiever' Honor

National School District recognized for environmental leadership and student-driven sustainability initiatives.

Huntington Beach Officials Join Read Across America Fun

Dozens of city leaders, public safety officials, authors and more took time to read to children at Peterson Elementary School.

Turlock Parents Raise Concerns Over School Photo Company Lifetouch

Viral claims about Lifetouch's corporate ownership ties to Jeffrey Epstein files spark scrutiny from parents

Valley Center Library Blooms with Spring Activities

From workshops to family fun, the library has something for everyone this season.

California Pushes for Better Early Math Skills After Reading Reforms

State senator introduces bill to screen primary students for math difficulties as part of statewide effort to improve instruction and comprehension.

Fresno to Lower School Zone Speed Limits to 20 mph

City aims to get ahead of state mandate requiring lower speeds near schools by 2031.

Dublin Unified Names District and School Site Teachers of the Year

Jericho Griffin of Frederiksen Elementary selected as District Teacher of the Year

Pacific Beach Kiwanians honor three fifth graders

Students recognized for leadership and being role models to peers

Cold Spring School Integrates AI to Enhance Hands-On Learning

Montecito school leverages AI tools to personalize education and support teachers without replacing them

CBS Sacramento Launches "Reading With Your Reporter" Program

Local news station brings literacy celebration to schools across the region

State's Preschool Plan Disrupts Private Daycare Market

Transitional kindergarten program drives private preschools out of business, reducing options for parents.

Solano County Students Shine at Winged Migration STEAM Challenge

Young artists, musicians, and innovators recognized for exceptional work

Students and Teachers Praised for Saving Librarian's Life

Quick action and CPR helped revive Karleigh Hull-Shively after she collapsed at a Sacramento school.

Heavenly Resort Provides Opportunities for LTUSD Students

Lake Tahoe school district celebrates partnership with ski resort

Pasadena Library Hosts "Just for Kids" Reading Event

Families invited to choose books and take home free bookmarks

Honeybee Discovery Center unveils 'Bee-Mobile' education bus

The mobile classroom will bring hands-on honeybee education to 25,000 more students in the region.

Carpinteria Family School to Permanently Close in June

The school board votes to shutter the elementary school, citing declining enrollment and budget challenges.

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