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Noemi Miranda Hernandez walks with a student through the school hallways.

CA Mini-Corps Tutor Teaches With Perspective

For Noemi Miranda Hernandez, this work is deeply personal—a way to reflect on her own journey and honor her family’s sacrifices.
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Mary Sakuma congratulates a student with a handshake and a big smile

Visions of Transformation: Butte County’s Commitment to the Arts

Across Northern California, arts education is becoming a central strategy for student engagement, academic development, and long-term opportunity. In Butte County, that strategy is both deliberate and expanding.
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Mary Sakuma accepts the BCOE Medium COE of the Year award

BCOE Named 2026 Medium County Office of the Year

The Butte County Office of Education (BCOE) has been named the 2026 Medium County Office of the Year by California County Superintendents.


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Amber Paton poses for a photo with her four kids surrounding her and kissing her

At Hearthstone, Parent Support Built on Experience

At Hearthstone School, Amber Paton is the person helping families figure out what comes next for their students.
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Latest Stories

  • Visions of Transformation: Butte County’s Commitment to the Arts

    Visions of Transformation: Butte County’s Commitment to the Arts

    April 1, 2026

    Arts education is becoming a central strategy for student engagement, academic development, and long-term opportunity. In Butte County, that strategy is both deliberate and expanding.

  • Pleasant Valley High Wins 2026 Butte County Academic Decathlon

    Pleasant Valley High Wins 2026 Butte County Academic Decathlon

    February 11, 2026

    Pleasant Valley High School claimed the 2026 Butte County Academic Decathlon title after a nail-biting finish, edging Las Plumas High School by just 51 points…

  • Chico High Takes the Gavel at 2026 Butte County Mock Trial

    Chico High Takes the Gavel at 2026 Butte County Mock Trial

    February 5, 2026

    Chico High emerged as the winner of the 2026 Butte County Mock Trial Competition, hosted by BCOE.

  • At Hearthstone, Parent Support Built on Experience

    At Hearthstone, Parent Support Built on Experience

    January 26, 2026

    Hearthstone School’s Amber Paton uses her lived experience as a parent to help reshape the idea of what a school can do for its students–and…

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