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Jason Harper, Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association
Meet Mike: Building Champions at Cordova

Oct 26, 2026 03:36PM ● By Jason Harper, Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

I caught Michael Lorente between PE classes—a fitting introduction to a man balancing teaching, athletic leadership and college basketball.

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Community Convening
Collective Commitment Builds Paths for Student Success

Oct 26, 2026 10:25AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Community Convening Focuses on Feedback and Support Actions

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El Futuro Scholarship Winner
Jennifer Contreras Named 2026 El Futuro Scholarship Winner

Oct 19, 2026 11:52AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

In front of a sold-out crowd at Heart Health Park on Noche Latina, Republic FC and the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrated Jennifer Contreras as the recipient of the 2026 El Futuro Scholarship.

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elections voting
Future Voters Cast Ballots in 2026 Statewide Mock Election

Oct 19, 2026 11:31AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Democracy comes alive when youth transition from classroom instruction to hands-on civic participation.

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parking spot
Mills Students Restore Staff Parking Tradition

Oct 12, 2026 05:06PM ● By MPG Staff

Students in the Visual Arts Department at Mills Middle School have restored a campus tradition by repainting the school’s Employee of the Month parking space after the original artwork was lost during a parking lot resurfacing project.

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Athletic Director
Lorente Ready to Lead Cordova Athletics

Oct 12, 2026 04:39PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers’ athletic department is entering a new era, as Michael Lorente was introduced by Cordova High School on Sept. 15 as its newest Athletic Director.

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Cordova High School rally
Leading the Charge: Homecoming Brings Lancers Together

Oct 06, 2026 09:24AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Spirit Week, rallies and longtime traditions build belonging across Cordova High

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U.S. Rep. Ami Bera met with students in grades nine through 12
Bera Brings Congress into the Classroom

Oct 06, 2026 09:20AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Artificial intelligence, inflation, immigration and the future of work all landed on the same classroom agenda Thursday, Oct. 1at Cordova High School.

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Dolly Parton
Hello, Dolly – Let’s Do It!

Sep 28, 2026 11:38AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

More than 1200 teenage girls last week flocked to the Aerospace Museum of California’s annual 'We Can Do It Together' open days.

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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Celebrating Early Literacy, Family Support and Dolly Parton’s Legacy

Sep 28, 2026 10:09AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Just one year after launching in August 2025, the Sacramento County Imagination Library has reached a remarkable milestone: Nearly 10,000 children from birth to age five are now enrolled and receiving free, high-quality books each month.

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scholarships
Meet the Inaugural Next Gen STEM Scholarship Winner

Sep 28, 2026 10:04AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

During the Sept. 12 Back to School Night match, Republic FC teamed up with The PG&E Corporation Foundation to recognize the first-ever Next Gen STEM Scholarship recipient.

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Sacramento County Board of Education Seeks to Fill Vacancy

Sep 21, 2026 10:38AM ● By Sacramento County Board of Education News Release

Applications for Trustee Area 6 Vacancy due Oct. 6

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Cordova High School students play volleyball
Leading the Charge: Lancer Stories

Sep 08, 2026 02:01PM ● By Ornella Rossi

New schoolwide message reflects pride, belonging and change

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Erik Swanson, Superintendent, Folsom Cordova Unified School District
The Energy to Do Great Things

Sep 01, 2026 10:06AM ● By Erik Swanson, Superintendent, Folsom Cordova Unified School District

Superintendent Column

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Youth volunteers
Empowering Rancho’s Youth

Aug 31, 2026 04:58PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

Youth-led workshop gave area students hands-on access to community resources

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County Superintendent Seeks Viable SCUSD Fiscal Recovery Plan

Aug 31, 2026 04:13PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Letters outline immediate cash needs path to long-term fiscal stability

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Sacramento County Office of Education group photo
Two Sacramento County Teachers of the Year Announced

Aug 25, 2026 01:03PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Educators from Dudley Elementary and Galt High Advance to State Level

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Cordova Villa Elementary School broke ground Aug. 18 on a modernization project
Cordova Villa Breaks Ground on New Chapter

Aug 24, 2026 04:14PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Measure R-funded modernization will reshape Rancho Cordova elementary campus

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School and community leaders gathered Tuesday, Aug. 18, to break ground on renovations coming to Cordova High School
Building the Next Generation of Lancers

Aug 24, 2026 04:01PM ● By Ornella Rossi

45,000-square-foot building will reshape student services and learning

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Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship
Meet the 2026 Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship Recipient

Aug 24, 2026 01:00PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

On Saturday Aug. 15, Republic FC and Wilton Rancheria recognized the Indigenous Future Scholars winner Gianna Azbill during Native American Heritage Night.

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school
The Most Important Team Your Kid Will Join This Year

Aug 17, 2026 06:07PM ● By Jason Harper, Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

There is a moment coming. It will happen in thousands of homes over the next few weeks.

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classroom
Sacramento Superior Court Judges Accept Statewide Outreach Challenge to Connect with Students

Aug 17, 2026 12:59PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento County teachers who are interested in bringing civics to their K-12 classrooms this school year are invited to connect with the Sacramento Superior Court.

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School Year
New School Year Sees SCOE Focused on Literacy, Student Success

Aug 17, 2026 12:49PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Training Focuses Staff on Culture and Collective Responsibility

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SCOE Chief Administrator, Human Resources
Will Pope Named SCOE Chief Administrator, Human Resources

Aug 17, 2026 12:26PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Experienced Human Resources and School-Site Administrator Joins SCOE

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Home is More Than a House: How One Family Changed Lives Through Foster Care

Aug 11, 2026 11:14AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

What is home? For many of us, we will say an address or point to a neighborhood on a map.

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first day of school
Lancers Charge into a New School Year

Aug 10, 2026 01:00PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Cordova High welcomes students back for 2026-27

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workshop
Empower Rancho Workshop to Connect Local Youth with Resources

Aug 10, 2026 12:56PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Young people from across the Sacramento area will have an opportunity to explore career paths, learn practical skills and connect with community resources during the free Empower Rancho Workshop on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Hagan Community Center.

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panelists
Destination Aviation Takes Flight

Aug 10, 2026 12:37PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

California Capital Airshow connects local students with aviation professionals, hands-on experiences and career opportunities

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CARE Program Teacher Lisa Saenz Named SCOE Teacher of the Year
CARE Program Teacher Lisa Saenz Named SCOE Teacher of the Year

Aug 10, 2026 10:58AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Teachers play a vital role in helping students learn, grow and thrive. Through expertise, creativity, resilience and compassion, they create safe and inclusive learning environments where students feel connected, valued and empowered to succeed.

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theater
Students Take the Stage

Aug 04, 2026 10:43AM ● By MPG Staff

Nearly 200 FCUSD students conclude VAPA Camp with performances of ‘Madagascar’

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superintendent folsom cordova
A Summer of Preparation and Progress

Aug 04, 2026 10:34AM ● By Erik Swanson, Superintendent, Folsom Cordova Unified School District

Summer is an exciting time in FCUSD. While our students and many staff members enjoy a well-deserved break, our district team is hard at work putting the final pieces in place for another successful school year.

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high school students
Preparing Students for the AI Future

Aug 04, 2026 09:59AM ● By Bhaskar Vempati, Founder and President Suvidha International Foundation

Suvidha International Foundation, a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, successfully completed a 12-week After-School Industrial AI Agent Development Program for 25 high school students at Cordova High School.

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ribbon cutting
A Barn Built for the Future

Aug 04, 2026 09:51AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Soil Born Farms New Animal Barn expands agricultural opportunities

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Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools Statement Regarding Sacramento City Unified School District

Aug 03, 2026 09:29AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Today, Fiscal Advisor Luz Cázares appointed by the Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools to support the Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) has acted to rescind the SCUSD Board’s action on July 30 to approve an agreement between SCUSD and the Sacramento City Teachers Association (SCTA).

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kindergarteners graduate
Incoming Kindergarteners Graduate from United Way’s Kindercamp

Jul 27, 2026 03:29PM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

Twenty-two incoming kindergarteners have graduated from United Way’s Rancho Cordova KinderCamp, which helps prepare children for kindergarten who have not experienced preschool.

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