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'Samoa Beach Academy' Denied by Northern Humboldt Union High School District Board, But Proposed Charter School Could Still Open Through the County Office of Education

'Samoa Beach Academy' Proponents Withdraw Their Petition in Wake of Criticism From District Staff, Say They Will Revise Proposal for New Charter High School on the Peninsula

### The Samoa Beach Academy a career and technical education (CTE) focused charter high school its founders hoped to open this fall withdrew their petition from the Northern Humboldt Union High School District this week, following a recommendation to deny the charter from district staff. A Thursday afternoon special meeting where board members planned to officially approve or deny the charter was obviously canceled, but the NoHum community can expect to hear more from Samoa Beach Academy members. In an official withdrawal letter sent to the district on Tuesday, lead petitioner Catherine Scott wrote that her team plans to submit a revised petition to the district “in the coming weeks,

In Letter to Community, McK High Principal Says That the School Has Fallen Short in Supporting BIPOC Students, Vows That Changes Will Come

### In acknowledgement of what BIPOC students and families face inside and outside local education systems, McKinleyville High School Principal Nic Collart recently circulated a letter sharing what the school is doing to understand and amend systemic racism. “We understand that racism and its impact on our systems and institutions is not an issue specific to MHS, but we recognize our role in it and our responsibility to make change,” Collart wrote. Specifically, Collart shared that the school is working to identify what needs to change in curricula, policy and procedures, as well as implementing staff training. The foundation of these plans was largely gleaned

Northern Humboldt Education Leaders Issue Pledge Following Wednesday's Riot at the Capitol

Photo: Andrew Goff, Lost Coast Outpost. Calling Wednesday’s attack on the U.S. Capitol “profoundly disturbing,” 11 northern Humboldt school superintendents co-authored a letter today condemning the riot and sharing how they plan to address it in education. By supporting the immediate emotional needs of students, staff and families, and by further developing history, critical thinking and communication curricula, these districts have short- and long-term plans to help Humboldt’s youth understand current events. “This is a frightening moment for children, youth, and adults alike,” they wrote. The superintendents contrasted the Wednesday riot with the June 1, 2020 Black Lives Matter demonstration at Lafayette