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South Bay college graduate overcomes obstacles, gives others educational opportunities
A graduate of the Class of 2024 has a lot to celebrate this Saturday at Santa Clara University's annual commencement, achieving her childhood goal of getting a college degree 16 years after she finished high school. Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca is the first in her family to receive a college education. Her journey required overcoming many challenges after she learned she was an undocumented student while applying to schools. "A lot of the reason why so many of our families immigrate to this country is to try to get an education," said Espinoza Salamanca, a double major in sociology and ethnic studies at...
Grand Jury report says San Jose Unified School District is failing students
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) – A new report says the San Jose Unified School District leadership is failing to adequately serve its students. The report comes from the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury, which says these issues have led to an unnecessary risk to student safety. It is recommending changes to the district that […]
California public university academics end pro-Palestinian strike under court order
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Thousands of University of California academic workers who went on strike at six campuses protesting administrators' response to pro-Palestinian protests returned to the job on Monday under court order, but their union vowed more protests to come.
Miracosta College graduate heads to Stanford University
OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Kenneth Pilco earned his associates in Law, Public Policy and Society from Miracosta Community College in May. He is getting ready to embark on a new journey at Stanford University, its news that still has Pilco in disbelief. “I find it really unbelievable, I think Stanford...
For High Schoolers in the South Bay, Silicon Valley Looms
At elite high schools in Silicon Valley, the pressure to succeed is intense. And according to Sophia Shao, a former student at Los Altos High School, her proximity to California’s tech capital is a big reason why. In this special collaboration with KQED’s Youth Takeover, a yearlong project to...
58 Central Coast schools finding ways to combat local climate issues
MONTEREY, Calif. — Across the Central Coast, 58 schools are finding unique ways to help combat local climate issues. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Ocean Guardian School Program supports student projects created to address these issues seen in their own communities. “Kids really see their environment shifting...
MVLA Adult School: The graduating Class of 2024
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District’s Adult School celebrated graduation with a ceremony in Mountain View High’s theater on Wednesday, June 5. See below for a full list of high school diploma and GED graduates.
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