Mountain Ranch
Mountain Ranch, CA · Education
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Sac City Unified spent its arts funding after all
In the midst of tackling a significant budget deficit, Sacramento City Unified School District appeared earlier this week to have missed out on more than $1 million in state arts funding. A recent report appeared to show the district did not spend and therefore would have to pay back $1.8...
folsomtimes.com
Friday Night Lights: Playoff stakes begin to rise entering week 9
Folsom, Vista del Lago and Granite Bay host Friday night matchups, while Oak Ridge, Cordova and Casa Roble hit the road. The high school football regular season is entering its final stretch, and Friday night’s Week 9 schedule brings another round of important league matchups across the Sacramento region. With playoff positioning becoming increasingly important, Folsom, Vista del Lago and Oak Ridge lead the local spotlight, while Cordova, Casa Roble and Granite Bay face their own challenges as the final weeks of the regular season approach.
The Sacramento Bee
UC Davis may develop new Lake Tahoe science and community hub. Here's where
UC Davis conducts year-round research at Lake Tahoe through its environmental center based in Nevada’s Incline Village. Now, the university’s Tahoe Environmental Research Center may get another home in Placer County’s Tahoe City. At a meeting Tuesday, the Placer County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a memorandum of agreement with the university to explore transforming three underutilized county-owned buildings in Tahoe City’s town center into a regional science, education and community hub. The county government and UC Davis will work together to evaluate if the project at the former Tahoe City fire station and surrounding properties is viable. In addition to advancing research, the county hopes the partnership will enhance public space, boost economic development and make science more accessible. “We all know that any time there is a university presence in a town or city, it’s great and there are always reverberating effects throughout the community and beyond,” Supervisor Shanti Landon said Tuesday. “This is a really great potential partnership, and I’m really excited about it. I’m looking forward to more as the community outreach happens.” The university and county will now conduct studies, gather community input and examine the long-term viability of the project before committing to renovation,
lavozdeanza.com
MaxPreps
Football Recap: Woodcreek Piles Up the Points Against Christian Brothers + How To Watch
Woodcreek strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They really took it to the Christian Brothers Falcons for the full four quarters, racking up a 55-7 win. With the Timberwolves ahead 49-0 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
thecrcconnection.com
Professor brings his passion and skill for speech and debate into the classroom
When Professor Mark Faaita walks into his argumentation and debate class at Cosumnes River College, silence rarely lasts long. Questions turn into debates, debates turn into conversations and students begin finding their voices. As the oldest of six siblings, Faaita said his childhood experiences shaped the way he approaches communication...
The Sacramento Bee
Sacramento student test scores remain below pre-pandemic levels. See how much
English and math scores in the Sacramento area’s largest school districts, as in California overall, have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels, according to results released this week. California Gov. Gavin Newsom touted student academic progress during the 2025-26 school year Thursday, citing gains in test scores. But the figures his office cited include students who had not reached the proficient or advanced levels, meaning they had not yet met grade-level standards. Fewer than half of students met or exceeded state standards in English language arts and math, and many Sacramento-area schools were no exception. Megan Welsh, an associate professor at UC Davis’ School of Education, said that it was not surprising that students affected by the pandemic were still struggling, given the time they lost in school. “You can’t take away a year of people’s development and expect them to not be permanently altered by that,” Welsh said, while also noting cutoffs between proficiency levels are somewhat arbitrary and don’t account for the margin of error in individual students’ test scores. “The people involved in the decision making might wiggle the score a little bit to change the results, so that it doesn’t look so good or so bad.”
FOX40
High school football week 8: scores and highlights
(FOX40.COM) – Week eight featured key matchups across the Sac-Joaquin Section as teams continued their push toward the playoffs. FOX40 was out Friday night covering the action from around the area. Watch the video above for highlights. No. 1 Folsom 28, No. 2 Oak Ridge 21 No. 20 Lincoln 48, No. 14 Edison 51 No. […]
hoodline.com
Elk Grove Widow Turns Grief Into Firefighter Career After Cosumnes River College Program
A Wednesday job offer from Cosumnes Fire marks the next step for Kayla Kerney, who led her 30-student class through Cosumnes River College's Fire Technology program. CBS Sacramento reported that Kerney, a widowed mother of two, is preparing to begin a full-time firefighter career while carrying the memory of her late husband, Harlin.
MaxPreps
High school football: Folsom turns over Oak Ridge, wins 26th straight against rival in MaxPreps Game of the Week Presented By T-Mobile
All that history. All that tradition. All that one-sided success. Northern California juggernaut Folsom continued it Friday night in the MaxPreps Game of the Week Presented By T-Mobile with a hard earned 28-21 victory at arch-rival Oak Ridge (El Dorado Hills). University of California-bound quarterback Brody Rudnicki rushed for his...
hoodline.com
Clarksburg Finally Opens 1883 Schoolhouse After 12-Year Restoration Push
A one-room schoolhouse that sat forgotten behind a Clarksburg lumber yard for decades is now open to the public on weekends, the result of a 12-year restoration effort that has turned the 1883 building into a free community museum. The schoolhouse, believed to be the second-oldest in Clarksburg, now welcomes visitors Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 36446 Riverview Drive, with no admission charge.
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Marauders lose late lead vs. Golden Eagles
On Friday, Oct. 9, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s varsity football team lost to Del Oro High School 35-30. The two teams played a hard-fought game that was close until the very end. Del Oro scored first, with a rushing touchdown and a 2-point conversion on their opening drive, taking...
ABC10
California Farm to School program marks five years of bringing fresh food to students
FOX40
Natomas girls flag football chasing history with undefeated season
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — In just its second year as a program, the Natomas High School girls flag football team is making a name for itself. The Nighthawks are a perfect 18-0 this season, including a 12-0 record in Golden Empire League play, with just two regular-season games remaining before the playoffs. It’s a remarkable […]
The Sacramento Bee
UC Davis to launch one-year master's degree to strengthen teacher workforce
Aspiring teachers will soon be able to earn their master’s degree and teaching credential within one year at the University of California, Davis. The school is launching a new master of education degree and teaching credential program in July 2027. This four-quarter program is replacing the School of Education’s existing six-quarter Master of Arts in education pathway. It will be phased out once current students complete their degrees. Officials said they hoped the shorter length of program would make graduate education more affordable and attainable for those interested in teaching, especially amid long-standing teacher shortages in California. “Teachers are critical to preparing the next generation to learn, grow and succeed,” said Chancellor Gary May. “Our new master’s degree expands access to teacher preparation and helps develop the educator workforce California needs to support student success and strengthen communities across our state.” The program will combine rigorous coursework and mentorship opportunities with hands-on teaching placements in diverse urban, suburban and rural K-12 districts in the Sacramento region, according to its website. Courses will focus on teaching methods, instructional development and educational research. The Master of Education degree — like the Master of Arts in education pathway it is replacing — will
sactownsports.com
High School Showcase: Grant HC Carl Reed
High school football season is in full swing, bringing Friday night games to schools all throughout the Sacramento region. With plenty of potential future NFL and collegiate talent, there’s plenty to watch locally. Sactown Sports is expanding its coverage of the local high school football scene with the ‘Sactown...
FOX40
Thousands of Sacramento student teachers gain first-ever paid opportunities
(FOX40.COM) — Thousands of students training to be teachers in Sacramento are receiving pay for the first time this year after a new law increased funding for education programs. VIDEO: ‘Hour of Code Day’ celebrates computer science education week (December 2025) Students in Sacramento State University’s teacher credential program previously spent 600 unpaid hours assisting […]