SDUSD Commits To All-Electric New Buildings And Fleet By 2024

Goodbye fossil fuels.

Sex Abuse Lawsuit Filed By Former La Jolla High Students Settled

The lawsuit filed in 2020 alleged physics teacher Martin Teachworth groped multiple underage students over the course of several years.

San Diego 4th Graders Take Musical Journey Thanks To Arts Funding For Schools

The VAPA Foundation and the Center for World Music has provided support to give each fourth-grade class 12 visits from a teaching artist.

UCSD, SDSU Among Winners Of $1.13M In San Diego Foundation Grants To Boost STEM Opportunities

The awards awards are intended to aid high-potential students in fields focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Coronado, Oceanside School Districts Join Others Suing Social Media Companies

The lawsuits allege the companies’ platforms are designed to be addictive and are contributing to an escalating mental health crisis.

San Diego Star Student Motivates Others To Be Better

Isaac has overcome serious challenges and is set to graduate from high school this year.

San Diego Unified Is Vacating All Its Area Superintendent Positions

San Diego Unified’s board approved a contract to recruit applicants for all six area superintendent positions and leadership roles.

‘Sandy' Mekany Earns San Diego State's First Truman Scholarship

Sandrien “Sandy” Mekany is the fourth California State University student to receive the scholarship and the first since 2006.

SDSU Senior Receives First Harry S. Truman Graduate Scholarship

Scripps Ranch native Sandrien "Sandy" Mekany received SDSU's first Harry S. Truman graduate scholarship and is one of 62 national selectees.

San Diego Unified And San Diego Foundation Kick Off Level Up Free Summer Programs

All San Diego Unified students have access to free Level Up programs.

San Diego City College To Host Open House April 20

The 9th annual Open House Day will offer campus tours, music, presentations and much more.

How A Lack Of After-School Care Defined A Single Father's Life

For a year, a single father of a San Diego Unified student struggled to find after-school care for his son.

Opinion: Why I'm Blocked From Teaching At Point Loma Nazarene University

I love the story and mission of Jesus Christ and equally grieve at how religion is used to harm and control people.

San Diego State, Cuyamaca College To Share In Federally Funded Clean Energy Project

“This is a direct investment in the next generation of American workers.”

Turmoil At Point Loma Nazarene As Dean Allegedly Fired For Siding With Gay Rights

“Dr. Mark Maddix was fired due to what the provost claims as ‘insubordination’ for his support of Melissa Tucker,” said the release.

San Diego-Based The Super Dentists Relaunches Community Outreach Program

The community outreach program visits schools, clubs and camps to teach kids about the importance of oral care.

Nominate A Local School To Receive A Sprouts Foundation Learning Garden

“School gardens are a powerful tool in bringing academics to life for students and create positive experiences.”

UC San Diego Lands $15.5M Grant Renewing AIDS Research

The 5-year grant will further studies of HIV/AIDS, for which there is no cure, but remains a persistent disease.

SDG&E Program Offers $10K Scholarships To Encourage Area Students To Pursue STEM Careers

The deadline to apply for this scholarship is April 27, 2023, 1 p.m. Pacific Time.

Poverty And Education Are Inextricably Linked

There’s been frustratingly little progress toward evening the playing field of children’s performance in school and family’s income level.

LAUSD, District Service Workers Reach Tentative Labor Deal After 3-Day Strike

The deal was brokered in part with the assistance of Mayor Karen Bass.

Opinion: California's High School Ethnic Studies Plan Faces Continued Criticism, Funding Hurdles

Ironically, this required course would address bias and bigotry, while the original was itself rejected for containing bias and bigotry.

Opinion: Public Schools Can Count On The California Lottery For Record Funding

True to its mission, the lottery, a self-supporting state agency, has delivered at least $1 billion to public schools annually.

San Diego Educator Touts ‘Technology For Superheroes' At WonderCon In Anaheim

Chris Garcia uses his passion for pop culture to teach students about technology, science and engineering.

San Diego Unified's Chronic Absenteeism Crisis Is At Its Worst In Lower Grades

Though chronic absenteeism at any level hurts student performance, missing school at a young age could set students back for years to come.

San Diego Miramar College to host 2 Super Saturday Enrollment Events

Students and families are welcome to attend the events which will also offer Parent/Guardian workshops.

New Program Allows HS Students To Earn CNA Credentials

The program will give students seeking employment after high school the opportunity to pursue a career in an expanding field.

Of The 15 San Diego Unified Schools With The Most Chronic Absenteeism, 14 Are South Of I-8

Chronic absenteeism has reached sky-high levels nationally and locally, but the bad news isn’t evenly distributed.

Student From East SD Charter School 1 Of 7 In Nation Selected As Youth Afterschool Ambassador

The seven Youth Ambassadors promote the value and impact of after-schoolroom programs by sharing their experiences.

Police Re-Arrest One-Time ‘Teacher Of Year' Jacqueline Ma On New Felony Charges

Jacqueline Ma, once honored as a county “Teacher of the Year” for her work at Lincoln Acres Elementary School, was out on bail.

Professor Michael J. Buono Dies Of Legionnaire's Disease, San Diego State University Confirms

Buono was a faculty member in the School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences and a member of the SDSU community for more than 40 years.

Falling Enrollment Prompts Vista Unified To Consider School Consolidation

Since 2012, the district’s student population has decreased by more than 6,700, according to VUSD records.

San Diego State Selects First Developer For Mission Valley Campus

The project is for about 315,000 square feet of research, laboratory and office space in three buildings.

SDSU Mission Valley Selects LPC West As First Developer For Innovation District

The proposed project at SDSU Mission Valley will deliver around 315,000 square feet of leading-edge facilities for research and innovation.

SD Mesa College Hosting Jumpstart Event for Prospective Students

San Diego Mesa College is hosting Jumpstart Your Success for prospective students from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 11.

The Learning Curve: What The Latest School Data Doesn't Tell Us About Teachers

A change to the way the state reports teacher experience offers less insight into just how experienced teachers at each school are.

The 2023 Parent's Guide To San Diego Schools Is Here

The annual publication is our comprehensive guide to schools in San Diego, with tools to help parents make the best choice for their child.

Former Deputy Director Returns To San Diego State Athletics To Lead Development Efforts

The “transformative moment” includes fundraising efforts related to campus expansion and facility improvements.

SDCCE Receives $2.7 Million To Expand Foster Youth Career Transition Program

Promises2Kids estimate there are more than 1,500 young adults who were in the foster care system living in San Diego County.

San Diego Moms: How To Explain Lockdown Drills To Children

How to address the lockdown drills, as well as other types of drills, with your children.