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A Pasadena elementary school is getting a green makeover this Saturday thanks to community volunteers who want to create a beautiful outdoor space for local kids. No experience needed—just bring your family and a willingness to help.
Over 150 educators, leaders, and community members gathered at Pasadena City Hall to celebrate local students and honor a couple whose documentary shines a light on public education. The Pasadena Educational Foundation highlighted five decades of bringing arts, STEM, and enrichment programs to students across three cities.
Pasadena's city and school district are teaming up to blanket 12 school campuses with solar panels, generating enough clean energy to power thousands of homes while saving taxpayers money. The partnership puts the California city on track to hit its ambitious goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030.
Eighth graders in Pasadena Unified School District exceeded their math targets at the halfway point of the school year, part of broader gains students are making across reading and math. The progress shows dedicated teachers and students are moving the needle on achievement.
Plainfield High School and Plainfield Academy for the Arts just earned a global honor held by only 1,100 schools worldwide. Students are now using technology to create podcasts, compose music, and solve real-world problems in ways that prepare them for tomorrow's challenges.
Middle and high school students at Waverly School in Pasadena turned Black History Month into a vibrant celebration, leading their own presentations on influential creators and changemakers. The student-driven event showcased deep research on literature, art, fashion, and music that shaped American culture.
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.
Westerfield College just became the first fully African-owned school to open a campus in the United Kingdom. Back home in Lagos, the governor announced 36 new schools coming soon to expand educational access for every child.
Young athletes from Hi-Line High School broke three school records at a single track meet Tuesday, with performances that rewrote their school's record books. The breakthrough day showcased years of training paying off for the small-school competitors.
When the federal government ended its 43-year Blue Ribbon Schools program, Minnesota refused to let eight exceptional schools go unrecognized. The state created its own awards to celebrate schools excelling in student achievement and closing gaps between student groups.
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.
Pasadena high school seniors celebrated academic achievement and cultural pride at a special Armenian graduation ceremony featuring traditional dance, essays, and heritage stoles. The event brought together families, educators, and community leaders to honor students embracing both their educational success and Armenian identity.
A high school track star shattered two school records at a single meet, proving that small schools can produce extraordinary talent. Lexie Dinkel's performance earned her athlete of the week honors and inspired her entire community.
A seventh-grader from Pasadena just took home top honors in engineering, proving that big innovations can come from young minds. St. Gregory Hovsepian School celebrated students who are building the future through science.
Harbor Springs High School became only the third public school in 26 years to win Michigan's Division 4 girls soccer championship. Their 2-0 victory over a private school powerhouse proves small town teams can compete at the highest level.
Schools across Ohio's Tri-State region are earning recognition for remarkable improvements in student achievement. Lockland School District leads the way with a winning combination of upgraded facilities and expanded mental health support.
Mississippi just expanded its network of innovative schools to 33 programs, giving thousands more students access to creative, flexible learning environments. Eight schools and districts earned special status to reimagine how education works.
Six Pittsburgh-area school districts just joined an elite national network of innovative schools, bringing cutting-edge teaching methods and real-world learning to their students. The region now has the largest concentration of these forward-thinking districts in the country.
Rossville Schools in Indiana is outperforming state averages across reading, math, and science despite enrollment and funding challenges. The district's success proves small schools can deliver big results for students.
More than 400,000 Florida families chose charter schools this year as new data shows students outperforming traditional public schools in 55 of 77 academic measures. The growing success signals a shift in how families access quality education.
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