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San Juan recognizes Native Americans through naming of district properties

San Juan recognizes Native Americans through naming of district properties

Adam Abolfazli, Rio Americano High School December 2, 2024

A Sacramento school district is joining the movement to honor local Native communities and recognize original land ownership of district property. The San Juan Unified School District board, which serves...

As school shooting threats rack the nation, St. Francis prepares its students for the worst

As school shooting threats rack the nation, St. Francis prepares its students for the worst

Katherie Hwang, St. Francis High School November 6, 2024

In the three weeks following the Georgia Apalachee High School shooting, more than 700 students throughout the United States were arrested for making school shooting threats against their local schools,...

Students with mental health issues are more likely to drop out of school before graduation.

Mental health awareness helps improve student dropout rate

Leilani Barker, Horizon Charter School October 30, 2024

Horizon Charter School is making serious efforts to raise mental health awareness among students in an attempt to improve the school dropout rate. Mental health has been a rising issue for many years...

Inside A Seat At The Table Books.

‘A Seat at the Table’ bookstore and cafe provides safety and comfort for all identities

Pia Manez, Franklin High School October 30, 2024

A local bookstore and cafe in Elk Grove, A Seat at the Table Books, has been opening its doors for to the local community and Franklin High students for almost five years. The store is family-owned...

Cosumnes Oaks High School Hype Dance Company at 2024 Annual Showcase ‘Elements in Motion’

Prop 28 brings as many problems as solutions to arts and music funding

Skyla Nguyen, Consumnes Oaks High School October 22, 2024

In 2022, nearly seven million California voters approved Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act. The proposition provides around $800 million to $1 billion...

Critical decision by voters on school bonds looms statewide and locally

Adam Abolfzai, Rio Americano High School October 22, 2024

While the presidential race may be top of mind for voters, many Sacramento-area residents will face a critical down-ballot decision this November – whether to approve hundreds of millions of dollars...

The controversial new fence and gates surrounding Cordova High.

District installs fence, gates around Cordova High. They’re not very popular

Kay Stout, Cordova High School October 18, 2024

“I do not enjoy it,” “I don't like” and “There are better options” can be heard throughout Cordova High School as black steel gates are a new addition to campus this year intending to keep...

Administration cracks down on dress code violations, especially skirt length

Administration cracks down on dress code violations, especially skirt length

Stephanie Olvido, St. Francis High School October 8, 2024

The Saint Francis High School administration has been gradually increasing the enforcement of skirt length policies due to an increase of complaints from students, parents and community members.  This...

Cell phone restrictions increasingly implemented in Sacramento area schools

Cell phone restrictions increasingly implemented in Sacramento area schools

Adam Abolfazli, Rio Americano High School October 2, 2024

Before freshmen and sophomores ever make it to their desks in an English classroom at Rio Americano High School, their cell phones are immediately stored in a collection caddy, where they remain until...

How to talk to your children about vaping

How to talk to your children about vaping

Tony Rodriguez, Capitol Public Radio September 20, 2024

Additional reporting by high school student reporters Benjamin Lopez, Kay Stout, Matthew Tong, Charynna Torres-Calderon Pe Benito, Rishi Upadhyay and Rohan Upadhyay. Editor’s Note: This article is...

California mandates personal finance course as high school graduation requirement

California mandates personal finance course as high school graduation requirement

Sarah Saleem, Cottonwood High School September 18, 2024

A new education bill will require California high schoolers to complete a personal finance course before graduating. The bill, which was passed by the legislature in June, requires a separate, semester-long...

Advisory council urges Sac City district improve schools' bathroom quality and safety  

Advisory council urges Sac City district improve schools’ bathroom quality and safety  

Jordan Pitts, John F. Kennedy High School September 4, 2024

The Sac City Unified Board of Education was presented with a resolution submitted by Vanessa Reyes and the Student Advisory Council earlier this summer urging the district improve the conditions of school...

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