UC High student journalists interview Superintendent Cindy Marten

IN THE NEWS: The San Diego Unified School District welcomed Superintendent Cindy Marten as she took office on July 1, 2013 (utsandiego.com). She has more than 25 years of work experience in education as a teacher, literacy specialist and principal. As Central Elementary’s principal for the past six years, she is commonly noted for the school’s rise in its Academic Performance Index (API) score from 631 to 788 (sandi.net). In an interview with The Commander Editor-in-Chief Emily Siegler, Marten discussed high school student achievement as well as district-wide issues. Read more from University City High School Commander»

Students take part in U-T Young Latino Journalism Scholars program

IN THE NEWS: Jennifer Brice of Clairemont High School and Ixchel Gonzalez of Kearny High School recently started a summer program designed to help them learn about journalism through real-life work experience at U-T San Diego. Read more from U-T San Diego.

Mission Bay High Students Create Video Game

Students at Mission Bay High School have created an online racing game, thanks to a grant from NASCAR great Jimmie Johnson. Read more from the Mission Bay High Beachcomber»

“Students Speak Out”, New Crimestopper Program Offers Students Rewards to Stop Crime

Students Speak Out is a new form of crime stoppers program with a twist that will entice students and the community. Crime Stoppers is an existing program sponsored by schools to keep the school safe by sending in tips about illegal activity. Students Speak Out is simply the same concept but with a monetary reward. Read more from the Clairemont High School Arrow»