Santa Clara County Office of Education wins state, national awards

Educational awards

The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) received the Large County Office of the Year award from the California County Superintendents​ last month at the 2024 annual awards.

The award recognizes the SCCOE’s work on diversity, equity and inclusive initiatives; whole child implementation; students with disabilities; supporting arts education; and other work that leads best practices in the state.

Ironically, recently ousted SCCOE Superintendent Dr. Mary Ann Dewan was presented with the Outstanding Individual Achievement Award from the national Association of Educational Services Agencies.

To learn more about the California County Superintendents, visit cacountysupts.org

Neighborhood Notes

WILLOW GLEN>>Concerts on the Corner hosting Bay Bells for the opening concert of its 2024-25 season. Bay Bells will present “Ringing Round the World” at the First Congregational Church of San Jose, 1980 Hamilton Ave., on Oct. 13 at 3 p.m.

Performers will play five octaves of handbells and choir chimes The program includes classical favorites, folk tunes and maybe even some Disney surprises.

Tickets are $15 per person at the door. Children under 12 are free.