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Victor Elementary School District receives $14M grant to expand services for students
The Victor Elementary School District was awarded a $14.25 million grant from the California Department of Education to implement a comprehensive Community Schools initiative. This five-year grant aims to expand access to essential services and support systems for all students and families within the district's 18 schools. While the grant designates 10 schools as primary sites for the initiative, all district schools will benefit from the enhanced services. The initiative focuses on a holistic approach to education, ensuring every student has the necessary support to thrive academically and personally. "At VESD, we believe in supporting the whole child," said Dr. Tanya Benitez, assistant superintendent of pupil services. "This grant enables us to connect families to vital resources, ensuring our students are ready and equipped to learn." According to the district, the Community Schools model will transform selected school sites into hubs offering a range of services, including access to food, parenting classes, financial workshops, Read B4K, and more. These services will be tailored to meet the unique needs of each school community, determined through comprehensive needs assessments. "This funding allows us to extend our reach and provide more classes and resources to our families," said Family Resource Center Supervisor Jorge Escalante. "By establishing satellite hubs at various school sites, we can dynamically respond to the specific needs of our communities." The initiative also aims to strengthen partnerships with local agencies, ensuring the sustainability of services beyond the grant period. District officials said families can expect improved communication between home and school, increased opportunities for parental engagement, and enhanced support services to address barriers to student success. "Our team collaborated extensively to develop a plan centered on family needs," said teacher Penny Edmiston. "This funding will deepen the connections between home, school, and community, benefiting all VESD families." The grant application was a collaborative effort involving district staff, school site staff, Family Resource Center staff, and leadership from Jorge Escalante and Penny Edmiston, under the guidance of Dr. Benitez. For more information on available services and programs, families are encouraged to visit the VESD Family Resource Center website at Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at RDeLaCruz@ Follow him on X @DP_ReneDeLaCruz This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Victor Elementary School District receives grant to expand services
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Politics
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South Sioux City School Board approves special election on $127M school bond
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The South Sioux City School Board unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday night to hold a special election on a proposed $127M school bond. The special election is set for May 13, 2025. The bond will need to receive a simple majority of support to pass. Sioux City schools names 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year If the measure passes, the funding will go toward building a new intermediate center for fifth and sixth graders, a new K-4 building, and a new pre-K building, along with making safety, security and accessibility improvements at the district's other schools. Superintendent for South Sioux City Community Schools Dr. Rony Ortega told KCAU 9 that this investment in district infrastructure is long overdue. 'It feels like sometimes we're days away from something happening at our 100-year-old building,' Ortega said. 'We have a cast-iron pipe that is crumbling as we speak, and so there is a sense of urgency. It's been 25 years since we had any large capital improvement projects done here, and so it's timely. There's a sense of urgency and we think the time to act is now.' Fifth graders receive pieces of history from Sertoma Club The special election comes following a year-long effort from school officials to educate the community about the infrastructure issues the district is facing, including through the series of five 'Cardinal Vision' workshops. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-03-2025
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Lansing area high schools graduate more seniors than the statewide average
LANSING — Michigan's four-year graduation rate is the highest its been in a decade - and most Lansing area districts are surpassing the state average. For the 2023-24 school year, Michigan had a statewide average of roughly 83%, the Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Information reported. This was an increase of 1 percentage point from the 2022-23 school year. Roughly 91% of seniors in school districts in Eaton, Ingham and Clinton counties graduated, a 3 percentage point increase from the previous year. The Lansing School District and Potterville Public Schools saw the largest percentage increase in the number of students graduating, with both districts increasing their rates by 12 percentage points. The state released graduation rates late last month, and all school districts' numbers are available on MISchoolData. Fowler Public Schools had a 100% graduation rate and Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools' rate was 99%. Charlotte Public Schools: 91% graduation rate, increased 3 percentage points Eaton Rapids Public Schools: 80% graduation rate, increased 1 percentage point Grand Ledge Public Schools: 88% graduation rate, decreased 5 percentage points Maple Valley Schools: 76% graduation rate, decreased 4 percentage points Potterville Public Schools: 96% graduation rate, increased 12 percentage points Dansville Schools: 91% graduation rate, no change East Lansing Public Schools: 90% graduation rate, increased 1 percentage point Haslett Public Schools: 89% graduation rate, decreased 3 percentage points Holt Public Schools: 81% graduation rate, no change Lansing School District: 88% graduation rate, increased 12 percentage points Leslie Public Schools: 86% graduation rate, decreased 2 percentage points Mason Public Schools: 92% graduation rate, increased 3 percentage points Okemos Public Schools: 94% graduation rate, increased 2 percentage points Stockbridge Community Schools: 95% graduation rate, increased 9 percentage points Waverly Community Schools: 88% graduation rate, decreased 1 percentage point Webberville Community Schools: 87% graduation rate, increased 10 percentage points Williamston Community Schools: 97% graduation rate, increased 3 percentage points Bath Community Schools: 96% graduation rate, increased 1 percentage point DeWitt Public Schools: 97% graduation rate, increased 1 percentage point Fowler Public Schools: 100% graduation rate, increased 7 percentage points Ovid-Elsie Public Schools: 91% graduation rate, increased 2 percentage points Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools: 99% graduation rate, increased 2 percentage points St. Johns Public Schools: 91% graduation rate, decreased 1 percentage point Contact Sarah Atwood at satwood@ Follow her on X @sarahmatwood. This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Lansing area schools have higher graduation rate than state average
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07-02-2025
- General
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Sioux City Community School District announces new superintendent
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Sioux City Community School District decided during an executive session Friday morning who the school's latest superintendent will be. Hazelwood School District assistant superintendent Dr. Juan Cordova has been selected for the position. Hazelwood School District is based out of Florissant, Missouri. 'We look forward to welcoming Dr. Córdova to Sioux City Community Schools and look forward to working with him to continue our district's rich tradition of educational excellence,' says Jan George, President of the Sioux City Community School District Board of Directors. 'Dr. Córdova has a strong reputation as a servant leader, known for his collaborative style. His 30 years in education and expertise in English Language Learners and early childhood development programs will benefit our staff, students, and the Siouxland community.' Woodbury County Board of Supervisors to help Crittenton Center apply for $600k grant The two candidates spoke to residents of Sioux City Thursday night, giving the community a chance to hear them out what they plan to bring to the community. The session offered the residents the opportunity to give their input on what they thought of the two finalists to the school board in order to help shape their decision. Whoever is selected will replace Dr. Rod Earleywine, who announced his retirement at the start of the school year. He's been on the job since July 2022. Cordova is expected to take on the role by July 1, 2025 pending contract finalization and board approval. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
