PCOE Yours in Education Season 3 Show 5: Student Voice & Choice

Yours in Education, brought to you by the Placer County Office of Education, is back for Season 3 with its award-winning six-part series airing bi-monthly. Reaching thousands of viewers, the show has received regional, statewide, and national acclaim for its dedication to showcasing the high-quality, top-tier public education system in Placer County. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Kellie DeMarco, alongside Placer County Superintendent of Schools Gayle Garbolino-Mojica, the series dives into hot topics, celebrates hardworking educators, and highlights innovative programs that make Placer County #GoldinEducation. In this episode, hear how student voice and choice are shaping learning across Placer County. We'll spotlight the Western Placer Unified School District for its Portrait of a Learner program, a community-driven vision that prepares students with essential skills for college, career and life. Viewers will also see enrichment programs that spark curiosity and confidence from the Foresthill Union School District. And in the Loomis Union School District, student leadership shines as young leaders plan events, promote school spirit and serve as the voice of their peers. Plus, meet our 2025 Placer County Elementary Teacher of the Year, Steve Kinloch from the Eureka Union School District. TIMESTAMPS [0:01:55] Education Hot Topic: Placer County Reads Literacy Initiative Launch [0:03:16] Education Hot Topic: Student Voice & Choice [0:04:40] Program Highlight: WPUSD Portrait of a Learner [0:07:19] Program Highlight: FUSD Student Enrichment Opportunities [0:10:00] Program Highlight: LUSD Student Council Leadership [0:13:45] Teacher Highlight: Steve Kinloch, 2025 Placer County Elementary School Teacher of the Year, EUSD LINKS For More Information: http://www.placercoe.org Western Placer Unified School District: https://www.wpusd.org/ Foresthill Union School District: https://www.fusd.org/ Loomis Union School District: https://www.loomis-usd.k12.ca.us/ Eureka Union School District: https://www.eurekausd.org/ GET CONNECTED WITH PCOE Facebook: PlacerCountyOfficeofEducation X: @Placer_COE Instagram: @placer_coe LinkedIn: @placer-county-office-of-education