Tuesday, May 28, 2013
S.D. Unified successes put district in running for top prize
IN THE NEWS: A team of education researchers descended on Josephine
Washington’s freshman biology class at Kearny High School on Wednesday,
hovering over her shoulder with questions about their work with the
nonprofit Surfaid International. Josephine and her classmates talked
about malaria outbreaks that can hit developing countries following
natural disasters. They also discussed the biology and social impact of
composting. These hands-on, real-world lessons resonated with education
experts sent to gather information on the San Diego Unified School
District, one of four finalists for the prestigious Broad Prize for
Urban Education. Read more from UT San Diego»
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