Education
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Students Get Prime Facetime with Local Doctors
El Monte City School District’s (EMCSD) Hippocrates Circle Program (HCP) is in full swing, with middle schoolers from Columbia, Gidley, and Potrero getting insight into the medical field from current doctors and experts. Roughly 50 students from the three schools have participated in two study trips: one to USC Keck Medical Center in Los Angeles…
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Rio Innovates Symposium Brings Workforce Focus
Río Hondo College will host the Rio Innovates Symposium on April 24, 2026, a one-day event designed to connect education, industry, and community partners through innovation and workforce collaboration. The symposium will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the college’s L Tower, fifth floor, located at 3600 Workman Mill Road in Whittier.…
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Mountain View AVID Program Expands Districtwide
Mountain View School District has expanded its AVID program across all campuses, aiming to strengthen college and career readiness for students beginning in elementary school. District officials announced the initiative following professional training completed in July 2025, when educators from all eight TK–8 schools attended the AVID Summer Institute. The training focused on building student…