Tara is a high school English teacher and education advocate who knows that students win when adults collaborate. She works with education leaders throughout California and all the way to D.C. to reimagine what school can be and is committed to realizing the potential of public education for every student. Tara is excited to bring her experience and energy to the conversations and decisions on ÈËÆÞÂÒÂ×’s Board.
Arthur A Benjamin Health Professions High School is a small linked learning high school.
HPHS is a health care themed school that offers a challenging & relevant high school experience focused on preparing our students for college and career. Working in partnership with local health care providers to ensure students experience a variety of health care professions while still in high school.
Bret Harte Elementary School has a 100-year legacy expanding two local communities: Curtis Park and Oak Park. This diverse population of children is what makes Bret Harte so special. The campus blends the best of both communities into a haven of unique academic and social experiences for all our students. It is our goal at Bret Harte Elementary School to provide an elite learning environment for all our students that is academically rigorous, safe, and orderly.
As the oldest high school in the City of Sacramento, C.K. McClatchy High School has established a tradition of academic excellence, athletic competitiveness, and unwavering school spirit and pride in the cardinal red and white. Our school proudly serves over 2,000 students with a mission to prepare students to be academically proficient learners and technology users, creative critical thinkers, and socially responsible future citizens in a nurturing and safe environment—one that is academically challenging with high expectations for all students.
California Middle School, in the heart of Land Park, is a perfect representation of the diversity of Sacramento, blending all socio-economic backgrounds into a cohesive, rigorous and relevant educational program. California Middle School provides an environment where all children are able to meet and exceed their academic potential. A small, family atmosphere allows our teachers and paraprofessionals to learn about each of our students and develop close, meaningful relationships that help to foster success.
Crocker/Riverside Elementary School is in the heart of the Land Park Community. With a long tradition of high academic achievement, 80% of 3rd through 6th-grade students score proficient or above on the California standards test. Crocker/Riverside will continue to set the achievement standard in coordination with its school vision of maintaining a positive campus culture, continued academic success, and committing to a shared decision-making process with stakeholders.
Leataata Floyd Elementary School (LFE) nurtures the whole child, supports their social emotional development and gives each student the support they need to learn and grow. Through an academically rigorous, culturally responsive and equitable curriculum, students receive the tools they need to thrive in both school and life. LFE strives to cultivate caring and trusting relationships with students and their families and invites the community to be actively involved in student learning and success.
The MET Sacramento High School is a rigorous, college-prep charter school that cultivates responsible, motivated students with a program that combines real-world experience, peer- to-peer support, and critical thinking. Advisory: A student’s advisor is a mentor and advocate, helping to keep track of their achievements and aiding in understanding how to set goals and reach for greater success both academically and through their internship experiences.
Our school has a strong academic focus on English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies, with emphases on critical thinking and writing across the curriculum. We encourage our students to take ownership of their learning, and we believe that with support and guidance, all our students can become leaders. We are a Leader in Me Lighthouse School, and through our school-wide leadership program, our students have significant input into the running of Sutterville Elementary.
Washington Elementary provides an engaging and collaborative community where all learners thrive. We are an interdisciplinary STEAM- focused school with a sustainable model for innovation that supports learners in solving authentic problems through inquiry. We strive to develop and empower lifelong learners, that have the skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary to lead successful lives.
William Land is embarking on 108 years of excellence and history! We are a GATE cluster campus which stands and delivers rich and engaging academic opportunities beyond the four walls of the classroom to include Dual Language Mandarin Immersion, arts (visual arts, music, theatre arts) integration, science labs, and a robust selection of hands-on enrichment opportunities. A cadre of leaders are cultivated and elevated through the 7 Habits of Leader in Me, planned field trips, and ongoing celebrations showcasing students.