It’s Friday, July 31, and here are some local education stories you may have missed.
On the heels of the release of the updated Blueprint for Great Schools Version 2.0, the state schools chief will create a new task force focused on recommending a new accountability plan for schools.
- U.S. Department of Education survey results show a decrease in the number of children being targeted by bullies, according to USA Today, which explains the difference between peer conflict and bullying and what can be done to help.
- Reading and literacy activities can reduce the effects of summer learning loss in children of all ages.
- The 24th annual Summer at the Center provides at-risk youth the opportunity to explore the arts in a two-week program that culminates in performances at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. The public is invited to attend the show this Saturday at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
- Community colleges are looking to support programs that enroll more high school students in coursework before graduation.