Local news in the classroom: Weekly roundup 10/28/25 In this last week of October, Halloween festivities rapidly approach. While the younger generations rush to figure out last minute costumes, those of voting age in Santa Cruz have a week left to decide how they want to vote on real estate ballot measures in Santa Cruz […]
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Educator Update: Protests sweep Santa Cruz County and reflecting on arthouse cinema in the absence of the Nickelodeon
Local news in the classroom: Weekly roundup 10/21/25 The subject of community comes up in various ways this week. “No Kings” protests saw a significant turnout in Santa Cruz and Watsonville, including an address by 95 year old labor leader Dolores Huerta, and the Nickelodeon Theatre remains closed making residents wonder if independent cinema culture […]
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Educator Update: A doctor un-retires to serve his community and a rideshare program takes farmworkers to clinics free of charge
Local news in the classroom: Weekly roundup 10/14/25 Time to dig out the umbrellas and raincoats. It’s mid-October and we’re seeing some brief but mighty rain push us further into fall before the sun returns. This week we also see several health-related issues brought to light through multiple attempts to increase healthcare access in the […]
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Educator Update: Homeless outreach programs react to settlement shifts and the Latino Affairs Commission calls for new immigrant protection laws
Local news in the classroom: Weekly roundup 10/7/25 Here’s your weekly educator update designed just for you – high school educators – where we hand-pick several stories that we think will resonate with you and your students – especially those that might spur discussion. First, I wanted to introduce myself, Ava Salinas, as Lookout’s new […]