Rep. Sanchez to lead grantee awards tour on Friday
*** MEDIA ADVISORY *** SANCHEZ TO LEAD GRANTEE AWARDS TOUR ON FRIDAY Washington, D.C. – On Friday, October 7, at 12:30 p.m. PST, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) will lead her…
Santa Ana students to help set world reading records in their pajamas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Angela Burrell, APR, (714) 558-5555 Santa Ana students to help set world reading records in their pajamas on Thursday Students, Santa Ana Superintendent to help set world…
SAUSD to host a Latino Achievement Gap Summit today
The Santa Ana Unified School District is hosting a "Closing the Latino Achievement Gap, Orange County 2011 Summit," on September 30, at Santa Ana College. Click here to see the event flier. Some…
New hall at Spurgeon Intermediate named after slain teacher Russell Ford
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Angela Burrell, APR, (714) 558-5555 Spurgeon Intermediate Dedicates ‘Russ Ford Hall’ on September 23 New two-story classroom building honors legacy of beloved teacher SANTA ANA, CA – September…
The SAUSD shows off their new school facilities improvements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Angela Burrell, APR, (714) 558-5555 SAUSD Shows Off New School Facilities Improvements Facilities Team Recognized by Board of Education for Their Diligence and Efficiency in Completing Projects SANTA…
Two SAUSD fundamental schools get top National Blue Ribbon status
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Angela Burrell, APR, (714) 558-5555 SAUSD Schools Get Top National Blue Ribbon Status Muir Fundamental and Thorpe Fundamental Elementary Schools Are Two of Four Recognized Countywide…
New SAUSD textbook policy straining students’ backs and hurting learning
SAUSD students and parents, as well as teachers and administrators are in an uproar over an ill-advised cost-cutting measure adapted by the SAUSD, apparently on the sly. As of this…
The SAUSD’s 2011 API scores released – how did your school measure up?
The new California Academic Performance Index (API) scores are out. These are the cornerstone of California's Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999. They measure the academic performance and growth of…
SAUSD welcomes new schools Superintendent in public reception on 8/23
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Angela Burrell, APR, 714-558-5555 SAUSD Welcomes New Schools Superintendent in Public Reception on August 23 Thelma Meléndez de Santa, Ph.D., Previously Served Under the Obama Administration SANTA…
How did the SAUSD do on the 2011 Star Tests compared to other districts?
Are you wondering how the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) did on the 2011 California Standardized (STAR) tests? Wonder no more. I have taken the time to sort through…
The SAUSD 2011 STAR test results are still far below the O.C. averages
The results of the California 2011 Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program exams in English–language arts, mathematics, science, and history–social science, were released this week, by State Superintendent of Public…
Will Yrarrazaval-Correa succeed as Valley High School’s new Principal?
Another year, another new Principal at Santa Ana's Valley High School. But this time they finally hired a guy that might get the job done. Patrick D.Yrarrazaval-Correa transferred to Valley…
Is the SAUSD scrambling to comply with School Improvement Grant mandates?
In March, the federal government sent representatives to three districts that received School Improvement Grants to see how the money was being spent. The visits revealed that many schools had not done what…
Camino de Amistad scheduled to promote high school registration in Santa Ana
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Angela Burrell, APR, 714-558-5555 Camino de Amistad Scheduled to Promote High School Registration in Santa Ana SANTA ANA, CA – August 4, 2011 – To spread the…
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Free Pertussis/Tdap vaccines at Northgate Market, August 5-7
The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) is enforcing a new state law requiring that all students that are entering the 7th to 12th grades be inoculated with the Pertussis…