In the latest episode of LACOE's Schools on Point public affairs show, Supt. Debra Duardo discusses current education issues with Asm. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, including implicit bias, eliminating deficit language and more.

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The L.A. County Department of Public Health on Jan. 26 confirmed the first case in the county of the 2019 novel coronavirus. LACOE is working closely with DPH to provide guidelines and resources to school districts so they can provide accurate information and take appropriate action.

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LACOE is excited to join with Count the Nation in a contest to engage L.A. County youth in creating social media content to promote participation in the 2020 Census. The effort will roll out in March. Learn more.

The campaign was announced at LACOE's Jan. 15 census curriculum training for school personnel. Read local news coverage here.

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Fifteen high schools in districts around the county are gearing up to become hubs for a range of health, mental health and social services for students and families as part of LACOE's Community Schools pilot officially launched in October 2019.

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Two outstanding Head Start educators are the recipients of LACOE's sixth annual Golden Apple Award for teaching excellence:  Imelda Aparicio  of Bassett USD and  Sandra Valdez-Soriano  of ABC USD.

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LACOE's Technology Enhanced Arts Learning project aims to ensure all students have access to high-quality arts integration in their education. The effort is fueled by the support of community partners that include actress Goldie Hawn's MindUp program.

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History Day L.A. helps hundreds of students countywide build skills for success in college, career and civic life. Judges are needed for this year's event on March 14 at San Gabriel HS. No experience or knowledge of history is required. Training is provided along with breakfast and lunch.

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Congratulations to the five L.A. County elementary schools that are among 13 statewide to earn the California Exemplary Arts Education Award. Local winners include four elementary schools in Burbank USD -- Joaquin Miller, William McKinley, Providencia and George Washington -- and Compton USD's McKinley Elementary.

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California Credit Union invites college-bound students from across L.A. County to submit an application for its annual college scholarship program. CCU provides $20k in scholarships annually to recognize students who are motivated in their studies and active in their schools and communities. Online applications will be accepted through March 16, 2020.

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LACOE eLibrary Services will hold its annual fair March 6, 2020 from 9am-12pm in Downey. Come explore some of the newest resources for your school library or classroom and check out the  latest in children's and teen literature, nonfiction, ebooks, audiobooks and more from exhibitors such as Penguin/Random House, Britannica Digital and Scholastic. Registration is requested for the drop-in, open-house event.

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"Let's Take Care of Our Children" is the theme of this year's poster contest organized by the Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect for 4th-6th grade students countywide. Entries must be postmarked by Feb. 21, 2020 with 25 awards for students and teachers to be presented in April. 

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UCLA seeks educators committed to improving practice and equity across the K-16 continuum for its doctoral program in Educational Leadership. The program is now accepting all GRE scores including those beyond five years. Self-reported scores are accepted in the online application with follow-up required on admittance. The deadline to apply for Fall 2020 entry has been extended to Feb. 7.

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