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A California university is opening its doors to elementary and high school students, teaching them innovation skills and sparking college dreams. The program has already reached nearly 1,700 fifth-graders across 14 schools in one district alone.
Three schools in California's Tahoe Truckee Unified School District just earned the state's highest honors for academic excellence and innovative student support. One school's wolf documentary even scored an invitation to an international film festival.
Fifth graders at Ada Harris School in Cardiff created 74 inventions to solve real-world problems, and 10 teams are now heading to the California Invention Convention. From ocean safety devices to bike lights that save lives, these young inventors spent months turning their ideas into working prototypes.
California lawmakers unveiled a bold new legislative package designed to close educational achievement gaps by holding the state accountable for supporting schools. A small-district superintendent helped show why current systems leave many schools struggling.
Three local California middle schools just earned one of the state's most prestigious academic honors, standing out among 2,600 schools statewide. Medea Creek, Los Cerritos, and Monte Vista middle schools made the cut for exceptional student achievement.
A Beverly Hills middle school just earned one of California's highest educational honors for both academic excellence and closing achievement gaps. Beverly Vista Middle School proved every student can thrive when schools commit to equity.
Four Santa Barbara County schools just earned one of California's highest academic honors for lifting up all students. The recognition comes from state performance data, not applications, making it especially meaningful.
Four Santa Barbara County schools just earned one of California's highest honors for academic achievement. The recognition celebrates campuses making real progress for all students, especially those historically underserved.
A California middle school has been officially recognized as one of the state's top educational institutions for 2026. Castaic Middle School earned the prestigious California Distinguished School award for its exceptional student achievement and campus-wide excellence.
Hollywood High School, John Burroughs Middle School, and the Girls Academic Leadership Academy just earned one of California's most prestigious education awards. They're among only 408 schools statewide recognized for exceptional student outcomes in 2026. #
Eight schools in Kern County earned California's highest honor for public education, proving rural communities are closing achievement gaps and building powerful programs that help students thrive. From wood shop to drone technology, these schools are transforming what's possible for kids.
Four Santa Barbara County schools just earned California's Distinguished Schools honor, proving that dedicated educators can close achievement gaps while lifting all students. Out of 2,500 schools statewide, only 408 made the cut.
Forty-two Orange County middle and high schools just earned California's highest education award, representing over 10% of all state winners. The recognition celebrates campuses that excelled in student achievement while closing opportunity gaps for underserved students.
Middle schoolers in Irvine just proved that the next generation of problem solvers is already here. From sun glare solutions to bike safety sensors, student inventors are tackling real-world challenges with creativity and grit.
A small California town's agriculture program just cracked the state's top 20, beating out hundreds of schools and claiming second place for the number of students earning advanced leadership degrees. It's proof that hands-on learning and community support can create extraordinary opportunities for young people.
Thirty Madera students celebrated their hard work with a gift that'll help them reach their college dreams: brand new laptops. Thanks to AT&T's generous grant, these high-achieving students now have the technology they need to succeed.
Elite doctoral researchers are stepping into a California high school classroom to spark curiosity and make cutting-edge science feel within reach. The partnership is transforming how students see their future in STEM.
A rural California school district created a new "Achievement Leader" position three years ago, pairing teacher expertise with targeted student support. The result? Test scores jumped nearly 5%, suspensions dropped, and students started holding each other accountable for kindness.
Middle school students from two California districts showcased their engineering skills at a robotics competition where they built, coded, and explained their creative solutions. The event brought young innovators together to solve puzzles and share their passion for STEM.
More than 360 middle schoolers just proved that hard work pays off with GPAs of 3.75 or higher. Their California school celebrated their dedication with a special ceremony honoring academic excellence.