Showing posts with label News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label News. Show all posts
Thursday, December 29, 2011
New 2012 Laws Affect Families, Kids
Car seats, scholarship eligibility among changes that begin January 1, 2012. Read more from the California Department of Education»
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
IN THE NEWS: New school year recalls the old and new at La Jolla High
A senior at La Jolla High looks to the future and the past as the school year begins. Read more from La Jolla Light»
Thursday, September 1, 2011
From the Superintendent: Creating Safe Learning Environments for Our Students
This commentary, by Supt. Bill Kowba, was published in the Aug. 26, 2011, edition of Gay San Diego.
Providing a safe learning environment is a critical element that all schools must focus on if we are to achieve our goal of providing our children a quality education.
To reach this goal, The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education created a Safe Schools Task Force to develop strong policies and proceduresfor schools to ensure that our students can interact in a safe and secure learning environment, one free from any threat to their safety and well-being from their peers or any others in the school setting.
The Safe Schools Task Force is made up of citizens, community organizations and district staff who are passionate about eliminating all bullying in all forms on our school campuses. The task force includes representatives from several community organizations, including representatives from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) and allied community.
The task force developed and presented a viable new antibullying policy that was adopted by our Board of Education last spring. That policy clearly states in part:
Over many years, San Diego Unified School District has consistently identified race, gender, religion, and other elements as “protected” groups in our efforts to make schools inclusive and accepting environments for all students. We are now adding LGBT students to this list. It is important to begin and maintain a dialogue about this newly identified group in efforts to make our classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, gymnasiums, and sports settings safer for all.
All students are at risk of being bullied, harassed or called names on campuses, but lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students face particularly hostile school environments. LGBT students come in all colors and ethnicities and represent all religious and socioeconomic groups.In our drive to improve the climate for all students, we are not looking to change any stakeholders’ beliefs. Rather we are focusing our work on changing behavior.
Allowing or ignoring LGBT bullying is not acceptable and, in fact, is in opposition to our anti-bullying policy and fundamental to create safe schools. Research has shown that the most effective bullying prevention programs have certain common characteristics, especially a broad-based understanding andconsensus among school staff so that people enforce the same expectations consistently.
As we begin this new school year, I am asking all of our San Diego Unified staff to review the anti-bullying policy and to be vigilant to instances of harassment and bullying. Our expectation is that any bullying situation in theworkplace at our administrative offices or at any of our campuses will be reported immediately so that prompt action is taken to protect our students, staff and parents.
During the next few months, the safe schools task force will be finalizing more detailed administrative procedures for all of us in the district to follow that will help us maintain safe school environments throughout our district.
We will keep the community posted on our progress with this important effort.
Providing a safe learning environment is a critical element that all schools must focus on if we are to achieve our goal of providing our children a quality education.
To reach this goal, The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education created a Safe Schools Task Force to develop strong policies and proceduresfor schools to ensure that our students can interact in a safe and secure learning environment, one free from any threat to their safety and well-being from their peers or any others in the school setting.
The Safe Schools Task Force is made up of citizens, community organizations and district staff who are passionate about eliminating all bullying in all forms on our school campuses. The task force includes representatives from several community organizations, including representatives from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) and allied community.
The task force developed and presented a viable new antibullying policy that was adopted by our Board of Education last spring. That policy clearly states in part:
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Board of Education will not tolerate any student or staff member being bullied (including cyber-bullying), harassed, or intimidated in any form at school or school-related events, (including off-campus events, school-sponsored activities, school buses, any events related to school business), or outside of school hours with the intention to be carried out during any of the above.
Over many years, San Diego Unified School District has consistently identified race, gender, religion, and other elements as “protected” groups in our efforts to make schools inclusive and accepting environments for all students. We are now adding LGBT students to this list. It is important to begin and maintain a dialogue about this newly identified group in efforts to make our classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, gymnasiums, and sports settings safer for all.
All students are at risk of being bullied, harassed or called names on campuses, but lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students face particularly hostile school environments. LGBT students come in all colors and ethnicities and represent all religious and socioeconomic groups.In our drive to improve the climate for all students, we are not looking to change any stakeholders’ beliefs. Rather we are focusing our work on changing behavior.
Allowing or ignoring LGBT bullying is not acceptable and, in fact, is in opposition to our anti-bullying policy and fundamental to create safe schools. Research has shown that the most effective bullying prevention programs have certain common characteristics, especially a broad-based understanding andconsensus among school staff so that people enforce the same expectations consistently.
As we begin this new school year, I am asking all of our San Diego Unified staff to review the anti-bullying policy and to be vigilant to instances of harassment and bullying. Our expectation is that any bullying situation in theworkplace at our administrative offices or at any of our campuses will be reported immediately so that prompt action is taken to protect our students, staff and parents.
During the next few months, the safe schools task force will be finalizing more detailed administrative procedures for all of us in the district to follow that will help us maintain safe school environments throughout our district.
We will keep the community posted on our progress with this important effort.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
IN THE NEWS: Creative Partnership Between SCPA, San Diego Rep
The San Diego REP's production of "Tommy" just closed but it showcased a partnership with the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts that might be a model for other schools wanting to keep a strong arts component in education. Listen and read more from KPBS-FM»
IN THE NEWS: Program’s graduates are first to enter SDSU
City Heights students praise value of ambitious partnership. 44 students, about 10 of whom have been together from Rosa Parks through Monroe Clark Middle School and Hoover High School, started at SDSU on Monday as the first alums of the ambitious collaborative, a 13-year-old partnership among Price Charities, SDSU’s College of Education, the San Diego Unified School District and the district’s teachers union. Read more from the San Diego Union-Tribune»
Friday, August 19, 2011
Many in Grades 7-12 Still Need Tdap Proof
More than 42,000 students in grades 7-12 across the county still need to provide proof they have received the pertussis booster shot or get vaccinated against the disease.
To help parents meet this new requirement, the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), working with the County Office of Education and school districts, is organizing additional vaccination clinics to immunize all middle and high school students before the new school year starts in about two weeks.
"The clinics are a great opportunity for parents to vaccinate their children so that they can start school on time," said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County Public Health Officer. "The booster shot will help protect students from contracting pertussis andavoid infecting their classmates or younger siblings at home."
AB 354 went into effect July 1and requires all students in grades 7-12 -- in public and private schools -- to show proof of having received the pertussis booster shot, or Tdap, in order to enroll in school.
The new law impacted about230,000 local students; more than half had not received the vaccine when schools districts increased their efforts to identity those that have not received the booster shot.
In the past three months, school officials have been able to obtain Tdap proof or vaccinate an additional 70,000 students. However, there are still an estimated 40,000 middle and high school students that need to be vaccinated or show proof they’ve received the vaccine; 21,000 of those attend school in the San Diego Unified School District.
"Schools are committed to doing everything they can to protect the safety and well being of all students," said San Diego Unified Superintendent Bill Kowba. "While parents will have up to 30 days to meet the Tdap requirement once classes begin, we recommend they vaccinate their children now to avoid any class disruptions."
In addition to the special clinics organized by HHSA, parents can also get the vaccine from their primarycare physician, community clinic or retail pharmacy. Those with no medical coverage can vaccinate their children at one of the County’s seven public health centers.
"Doctors' appointments are filling up fast," added Wooten. "We encourage parents to vaccinate their children now to avoid long lines and wait times."
AB 354 was passed as a result of last year’s pertussis epidemic, which established new records of whooping cough cases across the state, including San Diego County where 1,144 cases were reported. This year, 326 pertussis cases have been reported to date.
Pertussis is a highly contagious disease that can spread quickly and can be deadly. In 2010, two local infants died from complications from the disease.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children get one dose of DTaP vaccine at the following ages: 2 months; 4 months; 6 months; 15 to 18 months; and 4 to 6 years. The Tdap booster shot is recommended for adolescents, age 11 to 18years, preferably administered at age 11 to 12 years.
A typical case of pertussis in children and adults starts with a cough and runny nose for one to two weeks,followed by weeks to months of rapid coughing fits that sometimes end with a whooping sound. Fever, if present, is usually mild. The disease is treatablewith antibiotics.
For more information about Tdapor the vaccination clinics, visit www.sdiz.org or call 2-1-1.
To help parents meet this new requirement, the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), working with the County Office of Education and school districts, is organizing additional vaccination clinics to immunize all middle and high school students before the new school year starts in about two weeks.
"The clinics are a great opportunity for parents to vaccinate their children so that they can start school on time," said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County Public Health Officer. "The booster shot will help protect students from contracting pertussis andavoid infecting their classmates or younger siblings at home."
AB 354 went into effect July 1and requires all students in grades 7-12 -- in public and private schools -- to show proof of having received the pertussis booster shot, or Tdap, in order to enroll in school.
The new law impacted about230,000 local students; more than half had not received the vaccine when schools districts increased their efforts to identity those that have not received the booster shot.
In the past three months, school officials have been able to obtain Tdap proof or vaccinate an additional 70,000 students. However, there are still an estimated 40,000 middle and high school students that need to be vaccinated or show proof they’ve received the vaccine; 21,000 of those attend school in the San Diego Unified School District.
"Schools are committed to doing everything they can to protect the safety and well being of all students," said San Diego Unified Superintendent Bill Kowba. "While parents will have up to 30 days to meet the Tdap requirement once classes begin, we recommend they vaccinate their children now to avoid any class disruptions."
In addition to the special clinics organized by HHSA, parents can also get the vaccine from their primarycare physician, community clinic or retail pharmacy. Those with no medical coverage can vaccinate their children at one of the County’s seven public health centers.
"Doctors' appointments are filling up fast," added Wooten. "We encourage parents to vaccinate their children now to avoid long lines and wait times."
AB 354 was passed as a result of last year’s pertussis epidemic, which established new records of whooping cough cases across the state, including San Diego County where 1,144 cases were reported. This year, 326 pertussis cases have been reported to date.
Pertussis is a highly contagious disease that can spread quickly and can be deadly. In 2010, two local infants died from complications from the disease.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children get one dose of DTaP vaccine at the following ages: 2 months; 4 months; 6 months; 15 to 18 months; and 4 to 6 years. The Tdap booster shot is recommended for adolescents, age 11 to 18years, preferably administered at age 11 to 12 years.
A typical case of pertussis in children and adults starts with a cough and runny nose for one to two weeks,followed by weeks to months of rapid coughing fits that sometimes end with a whooping sound. Fever, if present, is usually mild. The disease is treatablewith antibiotics.
For more information about Tdapor the vaccination clinics, visit www.sdiz.org or call 2-1-1.
| Date | Time | Location | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, August 22, 2011 | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Cajon Valley Middle School | 550 E. Park Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020 |
| Monday, August 22, 2011 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Potter Junior High School | 1743 Reche Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028 |
| Tuesday, August 23, 2011 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Potter Junior High School | 1743 Reche Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028 |
| Tuesday, August 23, 2011 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | South Region Public Health Center | 690 Oxford St., Chula Vista, CA 91911 |
| Wednesday, August 24, 2011 | 2-6 p.m. | Ramona Library | 1275 Main St., Ramona, CA 92065 |
| Friday, August 26, 2011 | 1-5 p.m. | Santee School District | 9613 CuyamacaSt., Santee, CA 92071 |
| Friday, August 26, 2011 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Mission Bay High School | 2475 Grand Ave., San Diego, CA 92109 |
| Friday, August 26, 2011 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | North Central Public Health Center | 5055 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA 92123 |
| Monday, August 29, 2011 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Mission Bay High School | 2475 Grand Ave. San Diego, CA 92109 |
| Monday, August 29, 2011 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | North Central Public Health Center | 5055 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA 92123 |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2011 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | South Region Public Health Center | 690 Oxford St., Chula Vista, CA 91911 |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2011 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Mission Bay High School | 2475 Grand Ave., San Diego, CA 92109 |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2011 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | North Central Public Health Center | 5055 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA 92123 |
| Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | 1-6 p.m. | North Inland Regional Center | 600 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025 |
| Friday, September 2, 2011 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Monte Vista High School | 3230 Sweetwater Springs Blvd., Spring Valley, |
IN THE NEWS: At Hoover, no one is giving up
Cree Morris takes on the challenge of molding players
Cree Morris and his decorated coaching staff aren’t giving their players the option to give up, part of an effort to build a football program that molds its young players into men. Read more from the San Diego Union-Tribune»
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Working Students Under Age 18 Need New Work Permit for New School Year
NEW WORK PERMITS NEEDED FOR SCHOOL YEAR
SAN DIEGO -- As the 2011-2012 school year begins, working minors and their employers are reminded of the state law that requires any employee less than 18 years of age who has not graduated from high school or passed the California High School Proficiency Examination to have a Permit to Employ and Work.
Minors are responsible for obtaining this work permit application and employers are required to terminate the employment for any minor for whom they do not have an active work permit.
Minors who have graduated from high school or passed the California proficiency exam may give a copy of their high school diploma or proficiency exam certificate to their employer in lieu of a work permit. Minors who have not fulfilled one of these requirements must be enrolled in school in order to have a work permit application processed. A passing score on the California High School Exit Exam (CAHEE) does not exempt minors from work permit requirements.
All current work permits expire on September 13, following the start of the new school year on September 6. The expiration date is indicated on all permits.
Students may obtain application forms, or get information about work permits and child labor laws, at any high school, or contact the district¹s work permit office at (858) 627-7355, or see the website at http://www.sandi.net/carreer/wp.html.
SAN DIEGO -- As the 2011-2012 school year begins, working minors and their employers are reminded of the state law that requires any employee less than 18 years of age who has not graduated from high school or passed the California High School Proficiency Examination to have a Permit to Employ and Work.
Minors are responsible for obtaining this work permit application and employers are required to terminate the employment for any minor for whom they do not have an active work permit.
Minors who have graduated from high school or passed the California proficiency exam may give a copy of their high school diploma or proficiency exam certificate to their employer in lieu of a work permit. Minors who have not fulfilled one of these requirements must be enrolled in school in order to have a work permit application processed. A passing score on the California High School Exit Exam (CAHEE) does not exempt minors from work permit requirements.
All current work permits expire on September 13, following the start of the new school year on September 6. The expiration date is indicated on all permits.
Students may obtain application forms, or get information about work permits and child labor laws, at any high school, or contact the district¹s work permit office at (858) 627-7355, or see the website at http://www.sandi.net/carreer/wp.html.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
NEW ERAA Conference, Rally is this Saturday at Lincoln High
The annual New ERAA Back to School Conference, Rally for Education and Festival, will be held Saturday, August 20, at Lincoln High School. Registration begins at 7 a.m., general assembly at 8:30 a.m.; Rally for Education begins at 1 p.m.
The free, one-day event includes workshops for parents and students grades K-12, a Rally for Education and a festival featuring nearly 70 exhibitors who will provide relevant information and resources for New ERAA attendees. During the festival, every child will receive a backpack/backsack filled with educational supplies.
New ERAA, which stands for Everybody Recommitting to Academic Achievement, was founded by Pazzaz Inc. and the Center for Parent Involvement in Education. Look for more information on the Pazzaz website at www.pazzaz.org.
CONTACT: Paul or Zoneice Jones, PAZZAZ, (619) 264-6870
The free, one-day event includes workshops for parents and students grades K-12, a Rally for Education and a festival featuring nearly 70 exhibitors who will provide relevant information and resources for New ERAA attendees. During the festival, every child will receive a backpack/backsack filled with educational supplies.
New ERAA, which stands for Everybody Recommitting to Academic Achievement, was founded by Pazzaz Inc. and the Center for Parent Involvement in Education. Look for more information on the Pazzaz website at www.pazzaz.org.
CONTACT: Paul or Zoneice Jones, PAZZAZ, (619) 264-6870
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Register at Schools Starting Aug. 25
Enroll at Schools Starting Aug. 25
It's Back to School time in San Diego Unified, with classes beginning Tuesday, Sept. 6. Here's some information parents should know.- Enrollment: Students who are new to the district have to be enrolled at their neighborhood school; if you child is returning, no enrollment is necessary. To find your neighborhood school, use the handy SchoolFinder. All neighborhood schools will be accepting enrollments beginning Thursday, August 25. Complete enrollment requirements.
- Uniforms: A few of our schools recommend that students wear uniforms. To find a school's uniform policy, check the school's website, or, beginning Aug. 25, call or visit the school.
- Back to School Supply Lists: In California, public schools cannot charge fees or require parents to purchase supplies -- with a few exceptions. Many schools have recommended supply lists, but all necessary materials will be supplied by your school. Read more.
- Free and Reduced Price Meals: This state and federal program offers lunch and breakfast at reduced cost, depending on family income. Read more.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Top Statewide English Scores as Testing Gains Continue at San Diego Unified
State test scores gained for the fifth straight year for students in the San Diego Unified School District, according to results released today by the state Department of Education, with San Diego Unified now having the highest English Language Arts scores of any large urban district in California.
Across-the-board increases were seen in the four subjects tested: English language arts, mathematics, science, and history/social sciences, as more students now have knowledge rated "proficient" or "advanced," the top two rankings in the California Standards Test. Overall, students testing proficient or advanced on the test increased by: English, 3 points over 2010 and 14 points since 2007; mathematics up 2 points from last year and 12 since 2007. California's standard for students is that they have a proficient or advanced knowledge of the subject (the other levels are basic, below basic and far below basic).
"All of us in San Diego and in California owe an enormous debt of gratitude to our school communities," said Richard Barrera, president of the San Diego Unified Board of Education. "Facing the worst financial crisis to ever hit public education, our teachers, principals, support staff, parents and students continue to keep their focus and make clear, steady progress in educating California's next generation.
"Now it's up to the rest of us to pull together and do our part to support public education and the heroes in our local school communities."
Superintendent Bill Kowba also lauded the effort.
"I congratulate all of our students, teachers and staff for this outstanding result," said Kowba. "This continued progress comes despite some of the most trying times in the long history of our district, as the budget has had significant cuts each of these years."
San Diego Unified overtook San Francisco Unified for the top spot in English Language Arts proficiency, with 59 percent of students showing proficient or advanced knowledge of the subject. Last year, San Diego and San Francisco tied at 56.
Other large-district scores include: Los Angeles, 44 percent; Fresno, 39 percent, and Sacramento, 49 percent.
These test scores are closely watched as a barometer of the achievement gap -- the difference in test scores between ethnic groups. There was a narrowing of the gap in English language arts, as Hispanic students showed a 16 percent gain and African Americans rose 13 percent since 2007, outpacing the 12 point rise shown by White students. Still, students testing proficient or advanced numbered 44 percent for Hispanics and 46 percent for African Americans, well behind the White score of 81 percent.
"Our efforts continue to bring student achievement up for all ethnic groups, especially Hispanics and African-Americans," said Dr. Nellie Meyer, Deputy Superintendent for Academics. "We continue to work not only with our teachers and staff, but the San Diego community to find local solutions to this national problem."
Individual schools showed significant increases in English language arts over 2010. Among elementary schools, Marvin Elementary had the largest jump, with 80.6 percent of the students now proficient or advanced, up from 65.6 in 2010. Roosevelt Middle increased to 55.9 from 47.6; and San Diego High School of the Arts to 34.7 from 23.5.
Statewide, San Diego Unified was also near the top of the list of largest districts in other tested areas. In mathematics, San Diego's 51 percent proficient or advanced was topped only by Garden Grove with 60 and San Francisco with 56. Other districts' scores include: Sacramento, 49; Los Angeles, 43; Oakland, 45; and San Bernardino, 38.
Overall science scores (combined grades 5, 8 and 10 science tests required by the No Child Left Behind Act) put San Diego Unified at 61 percent proficient or advanced, tied with San Francisco. Garden Grove topped the list with 64 percent. A sampling of other districts' scores: Los Angeles, 46 percent, Fresno and San Bernardino, 40 percent; and Sacramento, 48 percent.
For more details on the scores and tests, go the California Department of Education website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/.
Across-the-board increases were seen in the four subjects tested: English language arts, mathematics, science, and history/social sciences, as more students now have knowledge rated "proficient" or "advanced," the top two rankings in the California Standards Test. Overall, students testing proficient or advanced on the test increased by: English, 3 points over 2010 and 14 points since 2007; mathematics up 2 points from last year and 12 since 2007. California's standard for students is that they have a proficient or advanced knowledge of the subject (the other levels are basic, below basic and far below basic).
"All of us in San Diego and in California owe an enormous debt of gratitude to our school communities," said Richard Barrera, president of the San Diego Unified Board of Education. "Facing the worst financial crisis to ever hit public education, our teachers, principals, support staff, parents and students continue to keep their focus and make clear, steady progress in educating California's next generation.
"Now it's up to the rest of us to pull together and do our part to support public education and the heroes in our local school communities."
Superintendent Bill Kowba also lauded the effort.
"I congratulate all of our students, teachers and staff for this outstanding result," said Kowba. "This continued progress comes despite some of the most trying times in the long history of our district, as the budget has had significant cuts each of these years."
San Diego Unified overtook San Francisco Unified for the top spot in English Language Arts proficiency, with 59 percent of students showing proficient or advanced knowledge of the subject. Last year, San Diego and San Francisco tied at 56.
Other large-district scores include: Los Angeles, 44 percent; Fresno, 39 percent, and Sacramento, 49 percent.
These test scores are closely watched as a barometer of the achievement gap -- the difference in test scores between ethnic groups. There was a narrowing of the gap in English language arts, as Hispanic students showed a 16 percent gain and African Americans rose 13 percent since 2007, outpacing the 12 point rise shown by White students. Still, students testing proficient or advanced numbered 44 percent for Hispanics and 46 percent for African Americans, well behind the White score of 81 percent.
"Our efforts continue to bring student achievement up for all ethnic groups, especially Hispanics and African-Americans," said Dr. Nellie Meyer, Deputy Superintendent for Academics. "We continue to work not only with our teachers and staff, but the San Diego community to find local solutions to this national problem."
Individual schools showed significant increases in English language arts over 2010. Among elementary schools, Marvin Elementary had the largest jump, with 80.6 percent of the students now proficient or advanced, up from 65.6 in 2010. Roosevelt Middle increased to 55.9 from 47.6; and San Diego High School of the Arts to 34.7 from 23.5.
Statewide, San Diego Unified was also near the top of the list of largest districts in other tested areas. In mathematics, San Diego's 51 percent proficient or advanced was topped only by Garden Grove with 60 and San Francisco with 56. Other districts' scores include: Sacramento, 49; Los Angeles, 43; Oakland, 45; and San Bernardino, 38.
Overall science scores (combined grades 5, 8 and 10 science tests required by the No Child Left Behind Act) put San Diego Unified at 61 percent proficient or advanced, tied with San Francisco. Garden Grove topped the list with 64 percent. A sampling of other districts' scores: Los Angeles, 46 percent, Fresno and San Bernardino, 40 percent; and Sacramento, 48 percent.
For more details on the scores and tests, go the California Department of Education website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/.
IN THE NEWS: McGraw-Hill Education and Wells Fargo Announce Donations to Support San Diego School Art Programs
Students at the San Diego High School of the Arts will have access to world-renowned museums and the school will have additional funding to support art instruction thanks to a donation, which will be made by McGraw-Hill Education and Wells Fargo on Aug. 13, at ABC10's Southern California School Expo. The donation of McGraw-Hill in-kind services will be matched by Wells Fargo with a $5,000 donation, which will be used to support core instruction at the school as well as afterschool programs. Read more from company press release»
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
IN THE NEWS: UC High Students Honored for Historic Project
Her project was, “A Pictorial History of the San Diego Portuguese Festa Queens: 100 Years in the Making.” Read more from the La Jolla Light»
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
IN THE NEWS: La Jolla High student named to math Olympiad team
La Jolla High School junior Sarah Herrmann is one of eight girls from throughout the United States to participate in the 2011 China Girls Mathematical Olympiad (CGMO).
The competition began July 31 and runs through Aug. 3 in Shenzhen, a major port city near Hong Kong in Southern China’s Guangdong Province. Read more from the La Jolla Light»
The competition began July 31 and runs through Aug. 3 in Shenzhen, a major port city near Hong Kong in Southern China’s Guangdong Province. Read more from the La Jolla Light»
Monday, August 8, 2011
IN THE NEWS: Council approves joint-use park in Serra Mesa
A $3.1 million joint-use park is set to be built at a 54-year-old Serra Mesa elementary school after the City Council approved the final portion of funding. The park will be built on top of what is now a dirt and gravel lot on the Harry M. Wegeforth Elementary School campus. Read more from the San Diego Union-Tribune.»
Friday, August 5, 2011
IN THE NEWS: The Who’s Tommy Is Selling Out
The new production of The Who's Tommy, the Tony Award-winning stage version of the classic rock album, is a certified hit. The intergenerational hit opened the San Diego Rep’s 36th season, their second co-production with the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA). The singers, dancers and musicians from SCPA join a stellar cast of professional actors and singers, led by local two time Grammy-nominated singer B. Slade in the title role. Read more from the San Diego Reader»
IN THE NEWS: The value of learning music plays out to young students
Students from the Oak Park Elementary Percussion Ensemble in San Diego are finding out that there’s more to learning how to play a musical instrument than just developing a skill and having fun. It plays a role in their brain development and overall well being. Read more from the San Diego Union-Tribune»
Thursday, August 4, 2011
IN THE NEWS: For 75 High School Seniors, Graduation at Last
More than 75 San Diego Unified high school seniors are expected to participate in a summer commencement ceremony Friday at Lincoln High School. Read more from the San Diego Union-Tribune»
IN THE NEWS: San Diego man reads to inner-city school children
Dick Troncone has cracked a book and read to children at inner-city schools weekly for more than 20 years. He doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon. San Diego senior reads at Chavez Elementary School. Read more from San Diego Union-Tribune»
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