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Attorney General Becerra issues guidance to K-12 schools on privacy and equal rights of all students
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- Written by: California Attorney General's Office
The guide is designed to help schools better understand protections that safeguard the privacy of undocumented students and their families, and to serve as a model for local school districts.
“Every student, regardless of immigration status, is entitled to feel safe and secure at school,” said Attorney General Becerra. “In California, nearly half of all children have at least one immigrant parent. It’s our duty as public officials and school administrators to uphold the rights of these students so that their education is not disrupted.”
Approximately 250,000 undocumented children ages 3-17 are enrolled in California public schools and 750,000 K-12 students in California have an undocumented parent – illuminating the need for the state and its educators to do everything within their control to ensure that all California schools are safe havens for their students and families.
The guide provides recommendations for handling personal information from students and their families. It also provides guidance on how to respond to: information requests regarding immigration status; a warrant or court order regarding immigration enforcement; immigration agents requesting access to school grounds; hate crimes related to national origin; and the detention of a student’s family member.
This guide is being issued pursuant to Assembly Bill 699 (AB 699) by joint authors Assemblymembers Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach) and David Chiu (D-San Francisco). AB 699 was passed to address the fear and confusion expressed by school officials in the wake of the Trump Administration’s immigration enforcement-related activities and anti-immigrant rhetoric.
The guide describes courses of actions that public schools and their administrators can take when interacting with officers who are enforcing immigration laws.
“ICE has no place in our classrooms,” said Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach). “As a teacher, I know firsthand that students cannot learn if they feel fear. Thank you to Attorney General Xavier Becerra for working to keep our schools as learning environments, not detention centers.”
“Students should not fear going to school, and parents should have confidence that their children are in a safe, educational environment,” said Assemblymember David Chiu (D-San Francisco). “Thank you Attorney General Becerra for ensuring this law is fully implemented and our children are protected.”
To view the guidance, quick-reference guide and checklist visit: https://www.oag.ca.gov/bcj.
The checklist is available in Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog and Arabic.
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- Written by: Lake County Farm Bureau
Scholarship applications must be received, delivered to the Farm Bureau office or postmarked by that date.
The LCFB Scholarship Program was organized to give financial aid to Lake County students who show a desire to pursue a career in the agricultural industry.
The scholarships are awarded annually and are based upon academic achievement, career goals, extracurricular activities, leadership skills and a commitment to study agriculture.
In 2018, Lake County Farm Bureau is proud to partner with Wildhurst Vineyards in awarding two new scholarships for Lake County students.
Michael and Tanya Hat of Wildhurst Vineyards created a perpetual scholarship fund to honor two outstanding Lake County families who have contributed greatly to their community.
The Hans and Carol Dobusch Scholarship is available to an eligible Lake County student who is pursuing a credential or degree in any field.
The Myron and Marilyn Holdenried Scholarship will be offered to a Lake County student who will pursue agriculture or science.
In addition to these two scholarships, Lake County Farm Bureau will continue to offer its agriculture-focused scholarships to Lake County students.
Eligible students must be a resident of Lake County who are enrolled or plan to enroll in a college or vocational school during the 2017-18 year.
To apply for the LCFB scholarship, students must complete an application, provide transcripts from each school attended and include two current and dated letters of recommendation.
The entire packet must be received by LCFB on or before April 16 to be considered by the Scholarship Committee.
Applications are available at Lake County Farm Bureau’s website www.lakecofb.com and at the office located at 65 Soda Bay Road in Lakeport.
Students can also get an application by contacting their local high school counselor or through the Mendocino College scholarship Web page.
Lake County Farm Bureau is proud to serve the agricultural and rural interests of Lake County and is the county’s largest farm organization, representing over 450 farm families and individual
Members.
For more information, contact Lake County Farm Bureau Executive Director Brenna Sullivan at 707-263-0911.
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- Written by: California Connections Academy
The school, which serves students in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade who reside in Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma and Yolo counties, offers a flexible learning option to accommodate the needs of the modern student.
“The biggest advantage is the flexibility to complete your schoolwork on your own time schedule,” said Sophia Evans, California Connections Academy @ North Bay sophomore. “I’m able to balance my schoolwork with competitive horse riding.”
Through advanced technology tools and a rigorous curriculum, teachers work closely with students to develop an individualized learning plan, which nurtures their strengths and provides additional support for areas of difficulty.
The diverse student body includes competitive athletes with strict training schedules, previously homeschooled students looking for teacher support, and students seeking expanded course offerings, among others.
"Our school’s virtual education model is designed to fit all students’ needs,” said Leslie Dombek, site administrator at California Connections Academy @ North Bay. “Whether a student seeks a flexible school schedule, unique electives or one-on-one teacher support, our dedicated staff are here to support them.”
California Connections Academy enabled prolific alums Mirai Nigasu, Vincent Zhou, Nathan Chen and Karen Chen to chase international ice skating glory at PyeongChang, exemplary of the flexibility the school offers – allowing students to accommodate their schedules around other commitments.
While flexibility and a change in local school options are largely cited as reasons for switching to online school, the benefits of online learning go far beyond that.
California Connections Academy provides a high-quality curriculum, which meets rigorous state education standards and state-credentialed teachers who teach a variety of courses, including honors and AP classes, digital technology and career technical courses.
In addition, the school offers a variety of UC "a-g" courses including science wet labs, numerous visual and performing arts courses and more.
California Connections Academy also offers students a National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society chapters, and an Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program to help students in grades 6-12 prepare for college. Many students also enjoy multiple in-person field trips and special events planned throughout the year, where they can socialize offline with staff and fellow students.
For additional information about online education and the enrollment process, the school is hosting online and in-person free information sessions.
To learn more about California Connections Academy and begin the enrollment process, visit the school’s Web site.
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- Written by: Mendocino College
NORTH COAST, Calif. – On Saturday, March 17, 22 Mendocino College students graduated from Mendocino College’s new wildland firefighting course and are now qualified for an entry level firefighter position with Cal Fire and most other federal fire agencies.
The course was offered this semester through Mendocino College in partnership with Cal Fire and five of the students interviewed by various fire agencies during the course are currently under consideration for available positions statewide.
Mendocino College and Cal Fire also have 15 students enrolled in the wildland firefighting course that is currently running in Weott. The graduation ceremony for this class will be held on April 28 in Fortuna.
“Wildland Firefighting” (FSC 68) is a rigorous full-time, seven-week long course that offers basic entry-level training and is designed for anyone interested in pursuing a career in state, federal or local fire fighting.
Mendocino College also offers courses that are required for an associate’s degree in fire science.