March 2017
New Board of Education members

James Cross is the founder of Port of Los Angeles High School and a former financial manager of California State University, Dominguez Hills. He joined the Board on Feb. 21. Read his bio. 

Judy Abdo is a former mayor and councilmember of the City of Santa Monica. She also served as director of Child Development Services for the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District. She began her term on March 7. Read her bio. 

Lucia Galante Johnson is a family and human development specialist who has served as a K-12 educator in the field of social-emotional learning. She joined the Board on March 8. Read her bio. 

They filled the seats vacated by Katie Braude, Gabriella Holt and Rebecca Turrentine.
Teacher of the Year brings out the best in all students

Caroline Fernandez is the kind of educator she wished she had in her youth. Once a high school dropout, she is now motivating at-risk youth at LACOE's Azusa community school.

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2017 Earth Month events

LACOE's Green Team will present a series of workshops to celebrate Earth Month in April.

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Firefighters bring reading excitement to Special Ed students

Local firefighters joined LACOE students at Bella Vista Elementary School in Monterey Park to celebrate Read Across America Day on March 3.

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Show looks at early education

Assemblymember Cristina Garcia is the guest on the latest segment of LACOE's Schools on Point public affairs show. She talks with Supt. Debra Duardo about new efforts in the state Assembly on early childhood education and other issues affecting children and youth.

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Financial, HR systems overhaul begins implementation

The Business Enhancement System Transformation project embarks on the first wave of implementation with the completion of contract negotiations and signing of agreements between LACOE and vendor CGI.

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Safety tip of the month

LACOE's Risk Management Office presents safety tips, including updated information on how to deal with an active shooter.

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Event seeks to create collaborative community

LACOE's first-ever countywide special education symposium on March 9 received an enthusiastic response. The goal was to give special educators the chance to collaborate across districts to improve outcomes for students of all abilities.

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A boost for girls in STEM

Encouraging young women to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering and math was the focus of a Feb. 22 town hall meeting. The Engaging Girls in STEM event showcased the leadership and contributions of women in these fields.

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Science competition builds skills for the real world

For more than 30 years, the L.A. County Science Olympiad has drawn thousands of students from across the region for the love of investigation and problem solving. The 2017 competition was no exception.

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Civic ed summit set for May 1

To advance civic learning and create a safe space for students to express their ideas and concerns, LACOE is organizing Student Voices: The Power of Democracy. The May 1 event will include professional development for educators and a forum for students.
Immigration resources online

LACOE has created a web page with resources for districts and school communities affected by potential changes to the nation's immigration laws and policies, increases in hate crimes and bullying and other issues.

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Compulsive gambling
can ruin lives

Gambling beyond recreational entertainment can hurt families. Some relationships do not survive a gambling problem.

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In Memoriam

Pamela Ruth Yvette Jenkins, who retired in 2016 after more than 40 years with LACOE, passed away on Jan. 19, 2017. She had served as an academic counselor with Juvenile Court Schools.

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