Entries by Justina Janas

American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

November is recognized as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, also known as Native American Heritage Month. Check out the video and resources below to learn more and get connected. National Museum of the American Indian – includes informative recorded webinars and historical information. PBS Video Playlist – includes programs about Native American leaders, […]

Filipino American History Month

Filipino Americans are the third-largest ethnic group in California, after Latinos and African Americans, and they are the second-largest Asian American group in the nation. Their rich history is recognized in October as it commemorates the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the United States. On October 18, 1587, “Luzones Indios” arrived in what is […]

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month: Superintendent Spotlight

For Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month we want to spotlight our new Superintendent, Dr. Steve Olmos. His Hispanic heritage played a large part in his journey to becoming an educator. Steve’s parents immigrated to the United States from Mexico. Although his parents came to the US before they started a family, Steve was raised speaking Spanish and […]

High School Pass/No Pass Grade Application Timeline Extended

Updated: September 28, 2021 On September 23rd Governor Newsom signed AB 167 extending the application timeline in AB 104 to apply for a Pass or No Pass grade instead of the letter grade received in the 20-21 school year. These bills allow the parent, guardian, or education rights holder of a pupil or a pupil […]