Community briefs

Sunnyvale school is distinguished

Fourteen elementary schools in the Cupertino Union School District, including West Valley Elementary in Sunnyvale, were selected for the 2023 California Distinguished Schools Program earlier this month.

The California Distinguished Schools program recognizes schools for excellence in one of two categories: closing the achievement gap and achieving exceptional student performance. The California Department of Education uses multiple measures to identify eligible schools, including assessment results, chronic absenteeism, suspension rates and socioeconomic data.

“CUSD continues to prioritize rigorous instruction and social-emotional wellness of every student,” said Superintendent Stacy Yao in a statement. “Receiving this honor speaks volumes about the hard work and dedication that occurred to help our students grow even during the toughest of times.”

For more information, visit cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/cm/ index.asp.

Job search webinar

Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian will host a “10 Ways to Shorten Your Job Search” webinar on Wednesday. The event will include a panel of Silicon Valley labor market specialists for a discussion on job preparation skills such as resumé writing and interviewing), as well as skills development and industries that are seeking workers.

Panelists include Randy Bryant, dean of Career Technical Education and Workforce Development at De Anza College; Lisa

Gonzales, career adviser at NOVAworks; and Carolyn Wells, who does talent acquisition for Sciton.

The Zoom webinar is set for 2-3:30 p.m. Register at district5.sccgov.org/10ways-shorten-your-jobsearch-webinar.