The Sunnyvale School District (SSD) was selected as one of 57 recipients of California’s leading educational honor, the Golden Bell Award. The Golden Bell Awards are presented by the California School Boards Association (CSBA) to promote excellence in public education and school board governance by recognizing outstanding programs and governance practices. SSD was recognized for … Read more
The Sunnyvale School District Board of Education has begun the process for hiring a new superintendent and wants the public to be a part of the search. At a regular public meeting on Thursday, Jan. 10, the Board set a timeline for the process, with a target of having a new superintendent in place by … Read more
Benjamin Picard, Sunnyvale School District Superintendent of Schools, has announced his intention to retire — his last day will be June 30. “It has been incredible to see teachers and staff in action, connecting with and supporting students over the years,” said Picard. “It has been inspiring to see students grow in mind and heart. … Read more
Sixteen families at Ellis Elementary School in Sunnyvale have been gifted Chrome laptops to take home after participating in a free 6-week digital literacy course. The course was made possible because of a $313,000 grant from the California Public Utilities Commission and a $100,000 grant from Google.org. The Columbia Neighborhood Center (CNC) is the lead … Read more