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The 2025 Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention Award for Service Employee of the Year was awarded posthumously to Shonda Emery, who dedicated her life to supporting children in foster care.
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Linden High School's Brian Neugebauer named San Joaquin County Teacher of the Year.
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Tune in to the livestream to celebrate all Teacher of the Year finalists and winners of the Classified Employee of the Year and School Counselor of the Year during the awards celebration dinner. The 2025 San Joaquin County Teacher of the Year will be announced at the end of the celebration.
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The top two students from each division have advanced to represent San Joaquin County at the California State Spelling Bee Championship, scheduled for April 26, 2025, at the Great Wolf Lodge/Northern California.
The San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) is pleased to announce this year’s San Joaquin County Teacher of the Year finalists, Classified Employee of the Year winners, and the School Counselor of the Year winner.
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In this issue, learn more about the first graduating class of TEACH! Academy — an early college high school academy at Venture Academy Family of Schools that prepares students to become teachers. Read about Expanded Learning programs, the annual Construction Trades Fair, and so much more happening in school districts across San Joaquin County.
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Eighth Annual H2O Hackathon on May 3 calls on high school and college students to compete for cash prizes while tackling state's water issues.
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Develop STEM skills and discover careers rooted in Central Valley agriculture.
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2025 YEL Summit, students will learn from community partners, connect with nature, and engage with each other.
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The theme for this year is, "We Have to Talk: Growth and Healing through Courageous Conversations."
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Families of children with disabilities, join us for a morning of connection, resources, and learning! Enjoy coffee, breakfast, and FREE childcare
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Teams from Wicklund Elementary and Mountain House High take first place
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Develop STEM skills to help students discover careers rooted in Central Valley agriculture. For Educators Grade 6-12
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Students explore careers in education at InspirED Futures event
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Eight students advance to California State Fair in April