Regional News in Education
April 11- 17, 2026
Middle schoolers explore careers – Mountain Democrat - Edwin Markham Middle School held its fourth annual Career Fair on Friday, March 27, giving students a chance to explore a wide range of career paths and learn what preparation each requires.
Student of the Year - Sophie Hansen – Village Life - The Rotary Club of El Dorado Hills and local educators celebrated Sophie Hansen as Jackson Elementary School Student of the Year.
Association hands out honors – On March 23, EDCSBA held its annual awards dinner at the Placerville Gathering Place. Becky Siren with Black Oak Mine Unified School District received the award for Outstanding Community Member.
Stars at School: Sarah Fike and Miriam Bolster – Mountain Democrat - For nearly half a century, the Festival of Oral Interpretation has served as a cornerstone of student achievement in El Dorado County.
March 28 - April 10, 2026
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Stars at school: Luz Mora – Mountain Democrat - As a program secretary with El Dorado County Office of Education’s Child Development Programs, she has spent nearly eight years supporting local families.
Unified basketball tournament nets smiles all around – Mountain Democrat - Approximately 80 students played at the Unified Basketball Tournament hosted for the first time by Rolling Hills Middle School earlier this month to thundering hoots and hollers from the crowd.
Beyond the classroom: How South Tahoe’s Sports Medicine students are training for real careers – South Tahoe Now - South Tahoe High School’s Sports Medicine pathway has been one of the most popular Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs at STHS for the past 13 years.
LTUSD advances student bike safety efforts through community collaboration – Tahoe Daily Tribune – LTUSD continues to prioritize student safety while encouraging healthy, active transportation.
Students roll up their sleeves and analyze Costco document – Mountain Democrat – When the proposed Costco warehouse and gas station project adjacent to Oak Meadow Elementary School caught the attention of a group of middle schoolers, they didn’t just talk about it; they got to work.
California’s next governor to face tough choices for education as state budget tightens – EdSource - Buckeye Union School District Superintendent David Roth’s message, reiterated by others, is that schools should get back to basics, as in base funding — the portion of the state’s funding formula intended to cover general operating expenses.
Bringing home distinguished honors - Mountain Democrat – Buckeye Union School District recently announced that both Camerado Springs Middle School and Rolling Hills Middle School have been named 2026 Distinguished Schools.
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Found Poem Project brings surprise poetry to county libraries – Mountain Democrat - This April, in celebration of National Poetry Month, Arts and Culture El Dorado is partnering with El Dorado County Library to launch the Found Poem Project.
March Jan 13 - Feb 6
EDC Education Highlights
Leading the way in support of Science Camp
Mountain Democrat - Pleasant Valley Middle School students Emmy Emmons and Hazel Gillihan recently became the first students to present at the Gold Oak Union School District February board meeting, sharing their experiences at Science Camp at Sly Park Environmental Education Center in Pollock Pines last September.
Student of the quarter named
Mountain Democrat - On March 12, Camerado Springs Middle School, part of the Buckeye Union School District, announced that eighth grade student Austin Coyne has been selected by staff as the school’s Rotary Student of the Quarter and was recognized by the Cameron Park Rotary Club for his achievements in academics, leadership and community service.
Stars at School: Marshall School of Medical Assisting graduates
On Thursday, Feb. 26, students reached an important milestone as community members from Marshall Medical and the El Dorado County Office of Education gathered to celebrate the fourth graduating cohort of the Marshall School of Medical Assisting.
Marina earns California Distinguished School honor
Village Life - Marina Village Middle School in the Rescue Union School District has been named a 2026 California Distinguished School, a prestigious recognition by the California Department of Education.
Student of the Year: Zoe Ancheta
Village Life - The Rotary Club of El Dorado Hills and local educators celebrated Zoe Ancheta as the Oak Meadow Elementary School Student of the Year.
3rd annual Future Leaders of El Dorado County concludes
Placerville News Wire – It was a wonderful opportunity for 100+ Junior students from local high schools to spend a day learning leadership skills and ethics.
LCAP results heard during Lake Tahoe Unified School District state of the district
Tahoe Daily Tribune – Superintendent Todd Cutler gave an overview of the board priorities and the vision of the district, which included looking to the future, forming strong connections, and improving performance.
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High school students invited to enter Congressional Art Competition – Mountain Democrat - High school students across the country are invited to participate in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide program that celebrates and encourages young artistic talent.
Jeff DeFranco reflects on LTCC successes before announcing his departure at the end of term – South Tahoe Now - The Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Superintendent/President Jeff DeFranco held a special community meeting on Tuesday evening, highlighting the college’s transformation over the last decade. He announced he will be leaving his position at the end of the academic year.
Hands4Hope recruiting additional adult volunteers – Village Life - Youth Making A Difference is inviting community members who want to make a difference in the lives of young people while also helping those who are most vulnerable in our community to attend an upcoming Adult Volunteer Training Workshop.
Community members launch “Tahoe Prom Closet” to provide free prom dresses to students – South Tahoe Now – A new community project called Tahoe Prom Closet is collecting gently used prom dresses and formalwear to give away for free to local high school students ahead of prom season