September 2016
Reading matters at juvenile hall

LACOE's work to improve literacy among youth at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall just got a boost with the opening of a new onsite county library.

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New year, new direction for Special Ed

LACOE special educators are launching the school year with new initiatives and approaches aimed at enhancing instruction and strengthening relations with district partners.
Show looks at value of community colleges

L.A. Mission College President Monte Perez is a special guest on the latest segment of LACOE's "Schools on Point" public affairs show, hosted by Superintendent Debra Duardo.

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A greater avenue to independence

A new GAIN Job Club in Glendale is helping immigrants and refugees achieve self-sufficiency and secure gainful employment. 

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Summer programs matter

LACOE was part of an effort to keep children engaged during the vacation months, giving them an academic advantage at the start of the school year.

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Initiative engages young women

All middle and high schools in the county may apply to participate in Girls Build LA, an initiative that challenges young women to use STEM principles and 21st century skills to effect social change. Grants and stipends are offered. Winning teams receive college scholarships. Deadline to apply is Sept. 21.

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Debra Duardo, M.S.W., Ed.D., Superintendent 

Los Angeles County Board of Education
Douglas R. Boyd, P resident
Alex Johnson, V ice President
Katie Braude, Gabriella Holt, Monte E. Perez, Thomas A. Saenz, Rebecca J. Turrentine

Produced by LACOE Communications Dept.: Frank Kwan, Director; Margo Minecki, Editor; Kostas Kalaitzidis and Nimfa Rueda, Contributing Writers; Timothy Cox, Graphic Design.

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and more than 2 million preschool and school-age children.
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