Colton Courier 04/21/22

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COLTON COURIER We ekly

April 21, 2022

Vol 150, NO. 19

Brandon Dadé recognized with Outstanding Leadership in Education award Community News

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he annual California Association of African A m e r i c a n Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA) Conference was held in Sacramento from March 30 through April 1. School Administrators from throughout California attended this sold-out event.

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The theme for this year was, “An Equitable Approach to Aligning Education and Health for the Success of African American and Other Students of Color.”

IECN recognizes Earth Day 2022 Pg. 8

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Colton Joint Unified School District Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Brandon Dadé was recognized during the annual California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators Conference in Sacramento held on March 30 and April 1.

Speakers included Tony CA State Thurmond, Superintendent of Public Instruction; Congressman Bobby Scott, Representative (DVA 3rd District); Dr. Miguel Cardona, US Secretary of Education; and Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond, President, Dadé, cont. next pg.

C I T Y TA L K r e c o g n i z e s L i b r a r y Mana ger Ed ward Pedr oza By Dr. G (Dr Luis S González), community writer

County’s unemployment rate reaches pre-pandemic levels Pg. 3

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n Wednesday, April 13, Council Member Dr. G (Dr. Luis S González) presented the CITY TALK “Employee Spotlight” award to recognize Edward Pedroza, a 15year employee of the City of Colton Community Services Department. Mr. Edward is a home-grown employee in that he was raised in and around Colton, including the library. His mother was the head librarian at the Luque Center, and she would bring young Edward to work while he was enrolled in the pre-school program. He later attended Colton Junior High School and Colton High School. Pedroza, cont. on next pg.

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Edward Pedroza (left), a 15-year employee of the City of Colton Community Services Department, was recognized for his dedication to the community by Dr. G (right).


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