California High School Prepares Students for the Future of Auto Mechanics

A Bay Area high school in San Francisco is taking steps to ensure that there will be enough certified auto technicians and mechanics to keep up with the rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs). At George Washington High School, students like Evelyn Monjaras are living their dreams of becoming auto mechanics.

Monjaras, a senior at Washington, has always had a passion for cars. She is fortunate to attend the only public high school in the city that offers an auto shop program. While she enjoys working with gas-powered engines, she has also learned the ins and outs of electric motors through hands-on experience with a donated Tesla engine.

Please help put parents in charge of their child’s education by forwarding this article to other parents, family, friends and voters.
The Polestar 2 in the showroom in Vienna. by Patrick Langwallner is licensed under Unsplash unsplash.com

Other Articles

Enrollment drop to force closing of many California schools
A well-meaning but vague law could make it very difficult to shutter schools. State officials need to make sure districts follow best practices in such decisions.
Read More
California has new ideas about how to teach math, but critics argue it won't work
California has new guidelines for teaching math in public schools.
Read More
Which Teacher Impacted You? We Asked, You Answered
For Teacher Appreciation Week, EdTrust staff and community speak about the teachers who ignited their passion for education.
Read More
Teachers are still leaving, but these aspiring educators are excited to join the profession
Students working toward a career in teaching cite impact as a key factor in their decision.
Read More
Hoping to lower dropout rates, Newsom bans ‘willful defiance’ suspensions through high school
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed a bill that will ban “willful defiance” suspensions for middle and high school students who demonstrate bad behavior, including breaking the dress code, talking back to a teacher or using their phone in class.
Read More
Why Congress Should Extend Social Security to All Teachers
Did you know that 40% of public school teachers and other education employees aren’t covered by Social Security? That is bad for the affected workers, who miss out on potential benefits. But it also complicates the program for the rest of us.
Read More
This California high school includes sustainability and green jobs in its curriculum
An increasing number of high schools are offering class credit for climate action.
Read More
California school district policy 'outing' trans pupils blocked by judge
A judge has blocked part of a policy in a California school district that would require teachers to 'out' trans students to their parents.
Read More

Get latest news delivered daily!

We will send you breaking news right to your inbox

© 2025 educationopportunity.org, Privacy Policy | FPPC #1460602