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Sep 08
Take 30 seconds to write a letter in support of Ernest Kimme Independent Study!
The Vacaville Teachers Association, on May 23rd 2017, voted unanimously to oppose the Heritage Peak Independent Charter application to the Vacaville Unified School District Board. On June 29th, 2017, the Vacaville Unified School District Board voted unanimously to deny the Heritage Peak application but, now, Heritage Peak is appealing to the Solano County Board of …
Sep 07
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Denounces End of Federal Dream Act, Tells California Students State Protection Remains
SACRAMENTO— State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today denounced President Trump’s decision to suspend the federal Dream Act and told California public school students and their families that California will keep protecting and supporting them. “Our country made an honest deal with these students—study hard, earn your degree, and you will get a fair …
Sep 07
Stand up for Dreamers!
Dear VTA, Recently, there has been a decision to end the DACA program. No matter what our political or personal beliefs are, we are united in providing a quality public education for all our children. Within the fours walls of our classrooms, we educate ALL students. We have an obligation to advocate for our students …
Sep 07
VPEF Announces $40,000 in Grants to Vacaville Schools! Grant Applications open today and close on September 30, 2017
The new school year is here and VPEF is here again for Vacaville teachers and students. In our 14th year supporting Vacaville public education we are proud to announce we are going to be giving out another $40,000 to local classrooms. We are encouraging new projects and campus wide collaboration this year; “mini-grants” will be awarded up to $500 …