A collaborative Merced County program is using mentoring in an effort to improve high school graduation rates and decrease crime. Through Project 10%, UC Merced students visit county middle school … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced district’s English program helps parents and students
The Merced City School District is proud to serve a diverse community, including many families with a primary language other than English. We also know how important it is to help all of our students become proficient in English and the powerful role relatives can play in supporting their education. …
Read More »Dozens celebrate end of program, start of new leadership roles
Last May, Maria Preciado walked into her first class of Merced County’s Parent Leadership Training Institute, unsure of what to expect. This week, the 52-year-old Delhi woman was one of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Yosemite High School teacher receives award for after school program
Yosemite High School teacher Jeff Rivero speaks about the program’s raised garden at Yosemite High School in Merced, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016. Rivero received a national award from the Environmental Protection Agency for his program that teaches students environmental lessons through hands-on activities. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Nationally recognized ‘green’ program connects students with nature
When the last bell at Yosemite High School rings at 2:05 p.m., a handful of students stay on campus and shed the school day’s stresses as they work in a … Click to Continue »
Read More »California condor chick’s flight from nest marks milestone for recovery program
In a milestone for the recovery of the California condor, a condor chick has hatched in the wild, survived and flown out of its nest at Pinnacles National Park for … Click to Continue »
Read More »Huskies welcome younger students in mentorship program
Thanks to their elder Huskies, Hoover seventh graders will start school next week already familiar with their new middle school campus and the students they’ll see. Through a program called … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced migrant students wrap up summer program
With folkloric dancing and songs in English and Spanish, more than 120 Merced County students marked the end of a special summer school program Wednesday in which they had the rare chance to work with teachers from Mexico. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Summer ‘Jungle Book’ program brings arts to life
Annual program will end in “Disney’s Jungle Book Kids” performance Students get special lessons in puppetry this year Program teaches lessons in arts aside from production practice … Click to Continue »
Read More »Summer program teaches Merced girls leadership
Lift While You Lead program aimed at middle school girls with leadership potential Girls discussed body image, bullying, how to build healthy relationships and leadership skills Merced City Schools, Merced Union High School District and UC Merced partner for program … Click to Continue »
Read More »MCOE offers program to shape young adults’ career plans
Program offers support and mentors for young adults Participants set up a career plan, get job training and work experience … Click to Continue »
Read More »New weekly program gives kids a second chance in Le Grand
One of many goals is to reduce gang activity Aiming to provide positive atmosphere for local kids Geared toward students who have been banned from other afterschool programs … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater program offers free lunches to youths
Program is for anybody under the age of 18 Adults can purchase lunches for $ 3.50 Activities every Wednesday for kids at Heller Park … Click to Continue »
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