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The San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) will hold its fourth annual Early Childhood Education Job and Resource Fair on Saturday, April 25.
- Media Release
![Two SJCOE employees standing next to a newly built and placed Little Free Library, a blue painted box with glass paned door]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776368453/sjcoeorg/h8mq7sua1h6beumtfjwn/WebsiteNewsStories1_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776368453/sjcoeorg/h8mq7sua1h6beumtfjwn/WebsiteNewsStories1_1.png","width":380}])
Beginning in February, the Little Free Libraries built during the SJCOE Leadership Retreat rolled out across the county. Each library is sponsored by an SJCOE department or community partner, ensuring they are stocked with books and well-maintained.
- Outlook Magazine
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The San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) is excited to announce that Sarah Cook has been named the 2026 San Joaquin County Teacher of the Year.
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The Spring Outlook is here! Inside, you’ll find stories of educators eliminating barriers to learning, how the SJCOE is building a culture of literacy, and empowered women creating a lasting impact on our community. Get ready to browse the stories and be inspired!
- Outlook Magazine
![Graphic with a small stack of books and autumn leaves reading: 2026 San Joaquin County Excellence in Education Awards Celebration Dinner.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774568973/sjcoeorg/njj7eeuupfaiyqj8si5s/WebsiteNewsStories5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774568973/sjcoeorg/njj7eeuupfaiyqj8si5s/WebsiteNewsStories5.jpg","width":380}])
Honorees are recognized for their outstanding commitment and dedication to education and San Joaquin County students. The 2026 Teacher of the Year will be announced on April 9, 2026.
- Media Release
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Registration is now open for the Ninth Annual H₂O Hackathon, a community-supported event that taps into the technological, multimedia, and problem-solving skills of local students to help find solutions to the state's water issues.
- Media Release
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A message from County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Troy A. Brown.
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Teams from Wicklund Elementary and Mountain House High take first place at the 40th annual San Joaquin County Science Olympiad Division B/C Competition.
- Media Release
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Julius Cordes Elementary School, Team Blue, takes first place at the San Joaquin CountyScience Olympiad for Division A.
- Media Release