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False alarm triggers school lockdown
A middle school in Paso Robles, Lewis Flamson Junior High School, experienced a lockdown on Thursday due to a false alarm. At approximately 12:50 p.m., a student reported hearing about a person with a firearm near the campus, prompting the school to notify the Paso Robles Police Department. Police quickly arrived, secured the area, and…
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Sonoma Valley USD faces impasse
Sonoma Valley USD has expressed disappointment over the failure to reach an agreement with the Valley of the Moon Teachers Association (VMTA) during impasse mediation, now moving to the fact-finding process. The district’s leadership emphasized their commitment to bargaining in good faith, stating: “The District has worked diligently on behalf of its students and employees.”…
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Malibu wildfire forces school closures
On Monday night, Malibu residents were forced to evacuate as the Franklin Fire erupted, fueled by strong winds. The fire, which began near Malibu Creek State Park, quickly spread to over 2,700 acres by Tuesday afternoon. Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone stated: “We’d really like to button this fire up and get some…
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Students push for tougher anti-racism laws
Black students in Marin County are set to meet with Assemblymember Damon Connolly to advocate for stricter laws against racist behavior in schools. The online meeting, scheduled for Thursday, will include members from Black student unions at local high schools. Emily Uhlhorn, a trustee from Tamalpais UHSD, emphasized the importance of addressing racist acts, saying:…
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Illuminated stop arms reduce traffic violations
First Light Safety Technology recently conducted a study to evaluate the effectiveness of their illuminated stop arms on school buses, addressing the growing issue of illegal passings. The study involved 15 school districts known for high violation rates, with data collected before and after the installation of the stop arms. Brett Kuchciak, specification and compliance…
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Unlocking AI for teachers
OpenAI has launched a self-paced online course aimed at K-12 teachers to help them understand generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications in the classroom. Since its launch on November 20, around 10,000 educators have participated, with 98% reporting that the course provided valuable strategies for their teaching. Robbie Torney, senior director for AI programs…
