Archive By Author - Perry Smith
Sulphur Springs seeks members for bond measure oversight committee
With plans to modernize Canyon Country elementary schools districtwide, Sulphur Springs School District officials are seeking members for a public oversight committee to guide spending on the projects.
COC kicks off first day of classes
As College of the Canyons opened its doors for the first day of the 2012-13 school year Monday, a centerpiece on the Valencia campus was the newly opened $16 million tutoring lab, dubbed the "TLC" for The Learning Center. "The open floor plan is really nice, and because it's all glass, you can actually see the sun," said Paul Suarez, a 28-year-old Valencia man who is studying engineering. "It doesn't feel like you're working in ...
School district to upgrade technology with bond money
Newhall School District officials have designed their classrooms of the future, and now it's time to start the shopping list, district officials say.
Educators focus on stimulating students’ senses to keep them engaged
"You say potato, I say potato," Louis Armstrong crooned through a small stereo as about 30 sets of eyes in Rio Vista Elementary School's fifth-grade classroom followed Kyle Evans' language arts lesson.
Educators split on ballot
Education interests both locally and statewide find themselves divided over the issue of the two November ballot measures touted as solutions to California public schools' continued suffering from budget cuts.
McKeon talks health care
Health care issues took center stage Friday as Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, held a public forum that attracted seniors and others at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center.
CORRECTION: An artist’s touch
College of the Canyons Art Gallery is hosting a variety of interactive art content in its backyard, according to school officials.
Trinity Academy sees more growth
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Exit exam scores up
By Perry Smith Signal Education Writer More than 92 percent of Hart district 10th-graders passed the state's high school exit exam on their first try last school year, according to statewide results released Wednesday. The California High School Exit Exam is administered statewide each year to make sure high school graduates are up to California's standard for reading, writing and mathematics. "We are pleased with the results," said Dave LeBarron, director of curriculum and assessment ...
CLARIFICATION: COC officials encouraged by poll showing support for Gov’s tax hike
By Perry Smith Signal Education Writer Gov. Jerry Brown's tax initiative appeared to have a slim majority of support Wednesday - which would be an encouraging sign for community colleges' budget outlook. "It's a tough one," said Bruce Fortine, a Santa Clarita Community College District board member who also runs a business that helps small businesses find financing. "As an elected official, you represent all the people. So as a representative of the college, I'm ...
UPDATE: Local schools score 92 percent on high school exit exam
More than 92 percent of Hart district 10th-graders passed the state's high school exit exam on their first try last school year, according to statewide results released Wednesday. The California High School Exit Exam is administered statewide each year to make sure high school graduates are up to California's standard for reading, writing and mathematics. "We are pleased with the results," said Dave LeBarron, director of curriculum and assessment for the William S. Hart ...
New bill would lead to ‘fundamental change’ for community college students
By Perry Smith Signal Education Writer Lawmakers are working on legislation that could fundamentally change a student's community college experience, officials said Tuesday. The bill has both positive and negative implications for local students, according to a COC official. The bill, AB 1456, or the Student Success Act, puts new requirements on community college students and schools in regard to financial aid and counseling services. "It requires a college or district receiving funds to provide ...
State projections fall short for COC
A per-unit fee hike in California's community college system that was designed to increase revenue for the financially hurting schools actually cut their cash flow - to the tune of $1.2 million for College of the Canyons alone, officials said Tuesday.
More enrolled at local college
Despite a statewide $10 per-unit fee hike and $4.6 million in budget cuts since last year, College of the Canyons is touting an 11.6 percent enrollment increase, school officials said Monday.
Saugus dance runs mostly without hitch
Although sheriff's deputies were called to Saugus High School's first dance of the year over the weekend, which drew some 2,400 teenagers, there were no problems besides traffic and teenagers crowding through construction-restricted space, school officials said Monday.
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