July 2018
LACOE welcomes new deputy superintendent

Erika Torres, former executive director of Student Health and Human Services at the Los Angeles Unified School District, has been appointed as LACOE's new deputy superintendent.

New leadership in HRS

Arthur Cunha, former assistant superintendent of Personnel Services at the Temple City Unified School District, has been appointed as LACOE's chief human resources officer.

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New principals in Educational Programs

LACOE has announced the promotion of two of its outstanding assistant principals in Educational Programs beginning this school year.

Johnson honored for outstanding leadership

Alex Johnson was honored at the July 10 Board meeting on the completion of his first term as Board president.


Chinese culture, scholarship program highlighted at annual luncheon

The Asian Pacific Heritage Group recently hosted its 9th annual luncheon, highlighting Chinese culture and heritage and honoring LACOE students who received the group's 2018 scholarship grants .

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Celebrating educational excellence

To shine a spotlight on the districts' outstanding programs, LACOE recently honored the 16 L.A. County winners of the coveted Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association.

Click here to watch videos of each award-winning program.

ETN bags award of excellence

The Educational Technologies Network in Communications has won an award of excellence from the National School Public Relations Association for its video project Life@LACOE with Roger Espinosa.

The ETN team (front row, from left): Matthew Pfaff, AnnaLiza Katakowski (back row): Jeffrey Reyna, Tyler Cook, Moshe Godwin and Eduardo Jimenez .

Watch the award-winning video  (2 min.)
Student touches hearts with award-winning essay

A graduate of LACOE's Road To Success Academy at Camp Scott in Saugus was recently recognized for winning third place in the California Armenian Legislative Caucus essay contest.

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Learning self-empowerment through science

Students at Central Juvenile Hall are learning gardening and growing their own food using hydroponics and grow lights .

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Dangers of distracted walking

Distracted walking--texting, talking or listening to music while walking--can be dangerous.  Risk Management highlights the hazards and provides tips for pedestrians to stay safe .

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Celebrating Hispanic heritage

Don't miss the lively entertainment and authentic cuisine at the 20th Annual Hispanic Heritage Luncheon on Friday, September 7, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get your tickets now!

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Pizza fundraiser to support LACOE's Green Team

Join MOD Pizza in supporting LACOE's Green Team on July 31.

When life throws you a curve ball

Life changes can take dramatic and unanticipated turns. EASE offers tips to manage the unexpected and channel your inner strength .

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Produced by LACOE Communications Dept.: Frank Kwan, Director; Nimfa Rueda, Editor;
Margo Minecki, Contributing Writer; Timothy Cox, Graphic Design; Eduardo Jimenez, Photography.

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