Fallbrook school districts recognized by state

Rick Monroe

Special to the Village News

The two Fallbrook school districts were among 10 honored from the county selected to receive the newly created 2022 California Pivotal Practice award announced April 26 by the California Department of Education.

The award celebrates the districts and schools that showed innovative practices implemented during the 2020-2021 school year when the state required schools to offer distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Candace Singh, superintendent of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, commented, “I could not be more proud of the work being accomplished every day at FUESD schools. This award is a reflection of the incredible team it takes to create practices like the ones highlighted by each school in our district.”

The Fallbrook Union High School District was also recognized.

Statewide, 727 schools and 121 school districts were honored for their demonstrated efforts to support students in four target areas: student engagement, distribution of technology, nutrition services and social emotional well-being of students.

“I’m incredibly proud of these schools and districts for their creativity, dedication, and innovation in the face of adversity,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmon. “These schools led incredible efforts to engage students, distribute technology, provide meals, and support the social and emotional well-being of students during an incredibly difficult time for schools and families.”