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Nearly Half of High School Students Eligible for CalKIDS Scholarships

May 27, 2026 08:42AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

As high school seniors across Sacramento County make college and career decisions ahead of graduation, CalKIDS is encouraging students and families to check whether scholarship funds have already been set aside in their names.

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Valedictorians and Salutatorians Honored

May 12, 2026 10:46AM ● By MPG Staff

At the May 5 school board meeting, Twin Rivers Unified School District honored student achievement with the celebration of the 2025–26 valedictorians and salutatorians across the district.

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Gold Medal Olympian Encourages Child Literacy

May 12, 2026 10:43AM ● By Khushi Salgia

Kristi Yamaguchi Visits Hazel Strauch Elementary

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Beyond the Airshow

May 05, 2026 08:37AM ● By Khushi Salgia

With its choreographed planes shooting through the sky, leaving contrails that draw out shapes and letters, the California Capital Airshow (CCA) is a popular event that Sacramento residents look forward to each fall.

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TR Foundation Scholarships Awarded

May 04, 2026 04:32PM ● By Twin Rivers Unified School District News Release

The We Are TR Foundation awarded scholarships to 12 Twin Rivers seniors at this year’s State of the District event held April 17.

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SacRT Launches New Transit Patch Program for Girl Scouts and Scouts of America

Apr 27, 2026 05:39PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

Program co-created with local Girl Scout Troop to build transit riding confidence

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School Teacher–Leader Career Fair
2026 Education Career Fair Set for May 2

Apr 22, 2026 08:37AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

More Than Two Dozen Districts and Charters Participating

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Nature Center Marks 50 Years

Apr 21, 2026 11:26AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Effie Yeaw lived on Palm Drive, Carmichael. She kept a pet raccoon and taught Sunday school at her Presbyterian church.

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Learning Conference
SCOE Hosts Fourth Annual Early Learning Conference

Apr 13, 2026 11:29AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

‘Belonging by Design, Powered by STEAM’

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Resume Contest for Teens Now Open

Mar 31, 2026 11:05AM ● By MPG Staff

Is your resume college or job application ready? Prove it! The Rio Linda Elverta Chamber of Commerce has opened its 2026 resume competition for high school students aged 14 to 19.

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CalKIDS Partners with CSAC, Connecting 100,000 Students to CalKIDS Scholarships

Mar 31, 2026 11:00AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

As California students finalize financial aid applications and college plans this spring, more than 100,000 students have claimed over $50 million in CalKIDS Scholarships in the past six months.

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Grant Union High Named California Exemplary Dual Enrollment School

Mar 31, 2026 10:57AM ● By MPG Staff

Twin Rivers Unified’s Grant Union High School has been selected as a 2026 California Exemplary Dual Enrollment School – making it the only school in Sacramento County to earn this distinction.

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History Day Showcases Research and Creativity
SCOE History Day Showcases Research and Creativity

Mar 30, 2026 01:57PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Through performances, artistic displays, documentaries, podcasts and websites, 264 students brought history to life during Sacramento County History Day on March 7 at California State University, Sacramento.

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TRUSD and Teachers’ Union Reach Tentative Agreement

Mar 24, 2026 10:29AM ● By MPG Staff

Twin Rivers Unified School District announced March 23 that they have reached a tentative agreement with Twin Rivers United Educators (TRUE).

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Family Fun & Playfest Free Fair
Free Fair to Connect Families to Early Learning Options

Mar 23, 2026 12:01PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) invites families to explore these early learning options at its third annual Family Fun & Playfest, which will showcase 50 early learning programs and 30 community organizations, offering education, health, and wellness information to parents.

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Where Things Stand with TRUSD

Mar 17, 2026 10:58AM ● By Twin Rivers Unified School District News Release

The ongoing labor situation has created uncertainty and disruption for many students and families. Many of you are arranging last-minute childcare, adjusting work schedules and answering difficult questions from your children about why their teachers aren’t at school.

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Community College Students Can Claim CalKIDS Scholarships

Mar 09, 2026 01:41PM ● By CalKIDS News Release

In a significant step toward strengthening college access and affordability, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA, announces that CalKIDS, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), and the California Cradle-to-Career Data System (C2C) have launched a coordinated initiative to help eligible community college students access their CalKIDS Scholarships.

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Citizen Academy
Applications Open for Sacramento District Attorney’s Citizens Academy

Mar 09, 2026 11:06AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento County District Attorney's Office hosts the Citizen Academy in partnership with the Sacramento Police Department, Sacramento County Sheriff's Office and Sacramento County Probation Department.

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YMCA Youth & Government Conference
Sacramento County OES Supports Youth Leadership Conference

Mar 02, 2026 11:22AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Earlier this month, approximately 2,500 middle and high school students from across California gathered in Sacramento for the annual YMCA Youth & Government Conference.

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Twin Rivers Unified School District Superintendent
Twin Rivers Superintendent to Step Down

Feb 24, 2026 11:54AM ● By Twin Rivers Unified School District News Release

Twin Rivers Unified School District announced Feb. 19 that Superintendent Dr. Steve Martinez will step down from his role effective Oct. 31, 2026, concluding more than thirteen years of leadership defined by historic academic gains, fiscal recovery and expanded opportunities for students across the district.

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Book Festival Returns in April

Feb 23, 2026 03:55PM ● By Sacramento Book Festival News Release

The festival will feature over 200 local authors, selling books for people of all ages, performing readings, participating in panels and introducing themselves to Sacramento readers.

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20 Local Museums Participating in Free Museum Weekend

Feb 23, 2026 03:46PM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

Advance registration is required

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Improved Information Access With 2026 Website Debut

Feb 23, 2026 01:16PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Navigation Offers Direct Links to Key Programs and Resources

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Sacramento County Board of Education Seeks Community Input on County Superintendent Search

Feb 23, 2026 01:11PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

The search for the next Sacramento County Superintendent is underway, and community members are invited to play an important role in the process.

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Music Makers Honored

Feb 17, 2026 09:02AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Audience applause was music to the ears of two Sacramento music icons during the recent Teagarden Jazz Festival at Sacramento State University.

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Area Museums Offer Activations for Homeschoolers

Feb 17, 2026 08:57AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

Sacramento area museums are proud to amplify learning by offering education related activations and opportunities all year long.

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Twin Rivers Refinances 2016 Bonds, Saving Taxpayers $13.6M

Feb 17, 2026 08:53AM ● By Twin Rivers Unified School District News Release

Twin Rivers Unified School District recently refinanced two 2016 bonds, a move that will save local property owners more than $13.6 million. The refinancings are scheduled to close May 5, 2026.

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FAFSA
Students Urged to Claim CalKIDS Scholarships Before FAFSA Deadline

Feb 16, 2026 12:54PM ● By CalKIDS News Release

As the March 2 priority financial aid deadline approaches, Sacramento County high school seniors completing the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) are encouraged to check whether they have a CalKIDS Scholarship that can help pay for college or career training.

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Sacramento Educators Among Statewide Education Grant Recipients

Feb 09, 2026 04:01PM ● By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, Education Foundation for California Schools News Release

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a nonprofit created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education, awarded 95 grants to teachers in California to support programs that inspire students

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SCOE Holds Ceremony for Fall Graduates

Feb 09, 2026 03:22PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Achievements Demonstrate "A Foundation No One Can Take Away"

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Connections Academy at Gateway Opens Enrollment

Feb 04, 2026 09:45AM ● By Connections Academy at Gateway News Release

Tuition free online charter school provides flexible, high quality learning for K–12 students

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Bunco for Books

Feb 03, 2026 04:45PM ● By MPG Staff

A roll of the dice will help turn the page for young readers when the Rio Linda Lions Club hosts its annual Bunco for Books fundraiser on Feb. 7.

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Sacramento County Office of Education
SCOE Honors 50 Years of Access, Equity and Inclusion

Feb 03, 2026 12:19PM ● By Sacramento Couty Office of Education News Release

1975 IDEA Law Transformed Public Education for Millions of Children

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Superintendent’s Update

Jan 27, 2026 11:12AM ● By Steve Martinez, Superintendent, Twin Rivers Unified

How many times have you heard that learning is a journey? It is, but as all of us know, that journey is rarely smooth.

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Kindergarten Roundup

Jan 27, 2026 11:05AM ● By Twin Rivers Unified School District News Release

Twin Rivers Unified School District invites families of incoming Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten students to its upcoming Kindergarten Roundup event.

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