Education
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Mountain View Bond Refinancing Saves Taxpayers
The Mountain View School District has secured about $1.7 million in savings through a bond refinancing effort that reduces long-term costs for local taxpayers. District officials said the Mountain View bond refinancing took place during favorable market conditions. The move lowers interest rates on a portion of voter-approved debt without changing any planned campus projects.…
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Mountain View High School Student Honored For Attendance
A Mountain View High School student has earned countywide recognition after transforming her school attendance and demonstrating a renewed commitment to academic success. Mountain View Attendance Turnaround is reflected in the achievement of Quiana Gallegos, who received the Los Angeles County Office of Education’s Shirley Abrams Turn-Around Award. The honor recognizes students who overcome attendance…
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Students Get Prime Facetime with Local Doctors
El Monte City School District’s (EMCSD) Hippocrates Circle Program (HCP) is in full swing, with middle schoolers from Columbia, Gidley, and Potrero getting insight into the medical field from current doctors and experts. Roughly 50 students from the three schools have participated in two study trips: one to USC Keck Medical Center in Los Angeles…
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Rio Innovates Symposium Brings Workforce Focus
Río Hondo College will host the Rio Innovates Symposium on April 24, 2026, a one-day event designed to connect education, industry, and community partners through innovation and workforce collaboration. The symposium will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the college’s L Tower, fifth floor, located at 3600 Workman Mill Road in Whittier.…
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Mountain View AVID Program Expands Districtwide
Mountain View School District has expanded its AVID program across all campuses, aiming to strengthen college and career readiness for students beginning in elementary school. District officials announced the initiative following professional training completed in July 2025, when educators from all eight TK–8 schools attended the AVID Summer Institute. The training focused on building student…