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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 7-26-2022

07/27/2022

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Joint-Use Parks Schedule During Middle School Sports Seasons

07/22/2022

As San Diego Unified launches middle school sports, we’d like to provide the schedule of practices that will impact joint-use field use to the public.

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San Diego Unified’s 12th Annual Construction Expo Connects Local Businesses to Opportunities

07/14/2022

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 7-12-2022

07/13/2022

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 6-28-2022

06/30/2022

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Two Student Board Members Sworn In

06/29/2022

San Diego Unified School Board adds a second student representative.

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NEWS RELEASE: AVID Celebrates 40 Years

06/28/2022

AVID Celebrates 40 Years of Leading Nationwide Change for Educational Equity and Transforming the Lives of Millions of Students Across 7,500+ Schools

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San Diego Unified Wins 12 National Communications Awards

06/22/2022

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 6-21-2022

06/22/2022

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San Diego Unified In-Person Job Fair: June 24

06/21/2022

The district will hold a hiring event to support jobseekers by offering in-person application support, career counseling, live scan fingerprinting, TB testing, ID badge processing and free on-site childcare.

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 6-8-2022 LCAP Workshop

06/17/2022

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Students, School Leaders Join National Call For Stronger Gun Laws

06/10/2022

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NEWS RELEASE: Two High Schools Celebrate Major Construction Milestones

06/08/2022

As a new classroom and library building is complete at one San Diego Unified School District high school, a new performing arts center and student services facility is beginning at another...

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NEWS RELEASE: 'United by Sport' Mural Unveiling

06/08/2022

�United by Sport� Mural Unveiled Featuring Two San Diego Baseball Legends Friendship between Hoover High alum Ted Williams and Padres Tony Gwynn highlighted

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The San Diego Foundation Awards $12.3M to 90 Nonprofits for K-12 Student Academic and Socio-Emotional Development This Summer

06/07/2022

The grants support students participating in the Level Up SD summer enrichment program, funded by San Diego Unified School District

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#BetterSD: Celebrating Pride Month, Stop Student Tobacco Usage, More

06/06/2022

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San Diego Unified, City leaders aim to reduce student tobacco usage through legislation, education

06/03/2022

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified and City Leaders Join Marston Middle School Students in Groundbreaking Ceremony

06/02/2022

A “greener” chapter is on the horizon for Marston Middle School students. Students joined San Diego Unified and City of San Diego leaders Thursday to mark the start of their campus modernization that will transform the Marston Middle campus in Clairemont.

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#BetterSD: Resources for Gun Violence Prevention, More

05/31/2022

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Leaders, Kensington Community Join Franklin Elementary Students in Kicking Off Campus Modernization

05/26/2022

A Kensington landmark is getting a major renovation. On Thursday, Franklin Elementary STEAM Magnet School students, alumni, community members, and San Diego Unified School District representatives grabbed shovels to pose in front of a makeshift dirt mound, as part of the district’s traditional groundbreaking celebration.

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 5-24-2022

05/25/2022

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#BetterSD - Seeking Candidates: Student Board Member Nominations Now Open

05/16/2022

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NEWS RELEASE - La Jolla Elementary Students Celebrate School Construction Milestone

05/13/2022

A new classroom facility is one “beam” closer to completion at La Jolla Elementary School. Students were joined by Board of Education President Dr. Sharon Whitehurst-Payne, La Jolla Elementary Principal Stephanie Hasselbrink, school staff, and construction crews Friday to sign one of the final steel beams for their upcoming classroom and student services facility. Moments after signing, the group watched as it was hoisted into place.

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NEWS RELEASE: 2022 Classified Employee of the Year

05/13/2022

Lisa Cooper, a Library Technician II, and Norma Smith, a School Clerk I, have been named San Diego Unified School District’s Classified Employees of the Year for 2022.

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 5-10-2022

05/11/2022

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BetterSD: Giving Students the Vision to Learn

05/06/2022

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Board Actions Summary 5-3-2022

05/04/2022

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NEWS RELEASE: Restoring San Diego High School: Major Modernizations Underway at Historic Campus

05/03/2022

San Diego’s oldest high school is getting a makeover. San Diego High School will undergo major renovations with a Whole Site Modernization project that will transform the campus frontage on Park Boulevard, expand the central campus quad, and renovate classrooms and student support spaces. “We are thrilled to see these improvements come to fruition on our campus,” said Francisca Del Carmen, San Diego High School Principal. “We have 140 years of history at this site, now we get to make another hundred in the high quality facilities our students deserve.”

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#BetterSD: Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) is Here!

05/02/2022

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NEWS RELEASE: UTK Pre-Enrollment Opens at San Diego Unified

05/02/2022

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 4-26-2022

04/27/2022

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Students Receive Refillable Water Bottles from the Rob Machado Foundation and the SD Loyal Club

NEWS RELEASE: Community Partners Join San Diego Unified Clean Water Effort with Water Bottle Giveaway at Cesar Chavez Elementary School

04/26/2022

As the San Diego Unified School District’s clean water partnership continues to expand, the Rob Machado Foundation today announced a fundraising effort to acquire a reusable water bottle for each student in the district. The San Diego Loyal Soccer Club surprised Chavez Elementary School students with refillable water bottles as part of the first donation for the Rob Machado Foundation’s efforts.

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Hydration Station at Mission Bay High School

MEDIA ADVISORY: Rob Machado Foundation, San Diego Loyal Soccer Club to Join San Diego Unified, CALPIRG in Water Bottle Giveaway

04/25/2022

San Diego Unified will join the Rob Machado Foundation, the San Diego Loyal Soccer Club, and CALPIRG to provide an update on the district’s clean drinking water initiative. During the press conference, the Rob Machado Foundation will announce a fundraising drive to provide reusable water bottles for San Diego Unified students and the Loyal Soccer Club will donate the first round to Chavez Elementary School students for use at the school’s newly installed filtered hydration stations.

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#BetterSD: Students Go "All In" for Our Planet on Earth Day

04/25/2022

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Names 2022 Teachers of the Year

04/22/2022

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#BetterSD: Fletcher Elementary Dedicates New Mural, More

04/18/2022

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 4-12-2022

04/14/2022

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#BetterSD: Diving Into Spring, Going Green, More

04/12/2022

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University City High Schools Take First Celebratory Lap at the Standley Aquatics Center

News Release - Diving into Spring: San Diego Unified Celebrates University City’s New Joint-Use Pool

04/07/2022

Grab your sunscreen and swim caps, as a new joint-use pool is now complete in the University City neighborhood. San Diego Unified School District and the City of San Diego celebrated the opening of a joint-use pool near Standley Middle School on Thursday. A highly anticipated project for the community and nearby schools, the expanded aquatic center includes a new pool and pool amenities building, an outdoor pavilion for school and community gatherings, and a walking and running path.

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Drone Aerial of Completed Joint-Use Pool at Standley Middle School

MEDIA ADVISORY: Diving into Spring: District and City Leaders to Join University City High Students, Community to Celebrate New Joint-Use Pool at Standley Middle School

04/05/2022

San Diego Unified Board of Education Vice President Sabrina Bazzo will join City Councilmember Joe LaCava, University City High School (UCHS) swim students, and the community to celebrate the grand opening of a new joint-use pool at Standley Middle School.

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NEWS RELEASE: Electric School Buses, Trucks, Cars, and Bikes Coming to San Diego Schools in the Lincoln High School Area

04/04/2022

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#BetterSD: Wishing You a Safe, Relaxing Spring Break!

03/28/2022

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 3-22-2022

03/23/2022

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#BetterSD: San Diego's Young Artists Highlighted at District Exhibit

03/21/2022

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 3-15-2022

03/16/2022

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 3-15-2022

03/16/2022

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MEDIA STATEMENT: San Diego Unified School District

03/15/2022

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#BetterSD: Message from Superintendent Dr. Lamont Jackson, More

03/14/2022

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The Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Department of the San Diego Unified School District announces winners of the 2022 VAPA Spotlight Awards

03/11/2022

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 3-8-2022

03/09/2022

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Selects Dr. Lamont Jackson as Next Superintendent of Schools

03/07/2022

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#BetterSD: First Day of School in America: San Diego Unified Welcomes Afghan Refugee Students

03/07/2022

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 2-22-2022

02/24/2022

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#BetterSD: Supt. Search, "Level Up," and More

02/23/2022

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Ends Outdoor Masking, Resumes Field Trips as COVID-19 Cases Decline

02/15/2022

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#BetterSD: Join Us: Superintendent Search Community Forum

02/14/2022

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 2-8-2022

02/10/2022

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#BetterSD: All In: Celebrating Black History Month, Student Contests, More

02/07/2022

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber and San Diego Unified School District Leaders to Announce Important Legislation to Help Keep Schools Open and Safe

02/03/2022

New Proposal to update the California Immunization Registry

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#BetterSD: San Diego Unified Tops List of Military-Supportive Schools

01/31/2022

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North Island Credit Union Offering Scholarships to San Diego Students

01/27/2022

North Island Credit Union is awarding 10 scholarships of $1,000 each

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 1-25-2022

01/26/2022

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Tops State List of Military-Friendly Schools

01/25/2022

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#BetterSD: Superintendent Search Community Forum Rescheduled

01/24/2022

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#BetterSD: New Supports for Classrooms, Schools Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., and More

01/18/2022

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Provides Additional Support To Classrooms Due to Statewide Substitute Teacher Shortage and Spread of Omicron Variant

01/14/2022

San Diego Unified School District has outlined plans to begin moving additional educators into classrooms due to the statewide substitute teacher shortage and the spread of the Omicron variant.

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 1-11-2022

01/14/2022

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#BetterSD: COVID-19 Updates, Vaccines at Schools, More

01/10/2022

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Partners with Local Community Groups for COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach

12/27/2021

San Diego Latino Health Coalition, Alliance San Diego go Door-to-Door to Share Information on Student Vaccines

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#BetterSD: Students Receive New Bikes in Surprise Giveaway

12/20/2021

December 18, 2021

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MEDIA ADVISORY - Rolando Park Elementary Students, Community to Celebrate Grand Opening of Highly Anticipated Joint-Use Fields

12/16/2021

San Diego Unified School District Board of Education Vice President Dr. Sharon Whitehurst-Payne and Interim Superintendent Dr. Lamont Jackson will join former San Diego City Councilmember Marti Emerald, students, staff and the community in celebrating the opening of two joint-use fields that will bring much needed park space to the growing neighborhood of Rolando Park.

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San Diego Union Tribune: Two finalists are in the running for San Diego Unified’s superintendent

12/15/2021

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 12-14-2021

12/15/2021

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Board of Education Names Dr. Susan Enfield and Dr. Lamont Jackson as Superintendent Finalists

12/14/2021

Public Forums to Provide Opportunities to Engage with Superintendent Candidates

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#BetterSD: Meet the "25 Most Remarkable Teens" of 2021

12/13/2021

December 11, 2021

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 12-7-2021

12/10/2021

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 11-9-2021

12/09/2021

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Board of Education Honors Fallen Soldier from San Diego, Urges Support for Federal Recognition

12/07/2021

Recognizes Army nurse and San Diego High graduate who died in Afghanistan in 2013

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NEWS RELEASE: Federal Court Backs San Diego Unified Vaccine Mandate, Rules School District Acting in the Interest of Public Health

12/06/2021

9th Circuit Finds 2-1 Against Chicago-based Organization and its Scripps Ranch Client

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#BetterSD: More Opportunities for Vaccines and Boosters Next Week

12/06/2021

December 4, 2021

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Superintendent Search Relies on Broad Community Engagement, Guidance From Diverse 48-member Advisory Committee

12/03/2021

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San Diego Unified Receives Gold Level Recognition from American Heart Association

12/03/2021

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NEWS RELEASE: Effort to block San Diego Unified COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Fails

12/02/2021

Court rejects injunction request by North County group

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#BetterSD: Stellar Season for San Diego Unified Football Brings Two CIF Section Championships

11/29/2021

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#BetterSD: Vaccination Opportunities and Key Dates to Remember

11/22/2021

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Offers Students, Staff COVID-19 Vaccines At Schools

11/10/2021

Vaccine Van to make stops at schools for students as young as 5, staff, families, and community members to help stop spread of virus

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Mira Mesa HS Receives Official Rose Parade Invite

11/10/2021

"Sapphire Sound" Marching Band making second trip to Rose Parade.

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 10-26-2021

10/27/2021

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Schools get early warning when trauma occurs in the home, thanks to partnership with District Attorney and School Police

10/22/2021

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NEWS RELEASE: STEAM SmartLab Officially Dedicated at Baker Elementary

10/15/2021

Students at Baker Elementary School demonstrated their STEAM skills at a new SmartLab today, showcasing one of the San Diego Unified School District’s newest high-tech learning spaces before an audience of industry mentors who helped develop the facility.

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 10-12-21

10/13/2021

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Advertises Superintendent Position

10/13/2021

The San Diego Unified School District has officially posted its superintendent job opening, based on input received from parents and community members during a series of public input sessions held since July 29, 2021.

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Unveils New School Name at Canyon Hills High School

10/11/2021

On Monday, students joined district and community leaders at the newly renamed Canyon Hills High School, translated into Mat Kwatup KunKun in native Kumeyaay, to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a now federally observed holiday that commemorates Native American history and cultures.

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NEWS RELEASE: City Council Preserves San Diego High School, Starts Another 100 Years of History

10/05/2021

SAN DIEGO - It is history in the making as the San Diego City Council voted today to preserve San Diego High School by approving a new long-term lease with San Diego Unified.

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NEWS RELEASE: Choice Application Window Opens in San Diego Unified School District

10/04/2021

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 9-28-21

09/30/2021

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified to Require Covid-19 Vaccines for Age-Eligible Students and Staff

09/29/2021

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified, Health Leaders Address New Vaccine Mandate

09/29/2021

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15 - October 15

09/17/2021

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Your Voice Counts: Help Name New Elementary School in Mission Valley!

09/16/2021

As construction on a new elementary school in Mission Valley quickly progresses, the San Diego Unified School Names Committee has launched a community input process to select a name for the new elementary school.

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 9-14-21

09/15/2021

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#BetterSD: We're Back in Class - Help Us Keep the Year Going Strong!

09/07/2021

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WATCH: A 3D Flythrough of San Diego High’s Upcoming Improvements

09/02/2021

A modern chapter is on the horizon for one of San Diego’s most historic high schools. San Diego High School ’s Whole Site Modernization project is anticipated to begin this fall, bringing campus wide improvements and renovations to four classroom buildings, outdoor sports facilities, the student quad and support spaces.

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#BetterSD: All In for Our Biggest School Year Ever

09/01/2021

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Kicks Off School Year with Focus on Safety, Social-Emotional Supports, Academics

08/30/2021

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Building Back Better: San Diego Unified Opens 2021-22 School Year with New Investments in Safety, Social-Emotional Supports, Academics

08/27/2021

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#BetterSD: Back to School Update - Safe and Ready to Go

08/16/2021

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NEWS RELEASE: District, Students, City Leaders Dedicate Field Posthumously Named After African-American Educators

08/09/2021

Nearly eight decades after Pacific Beach Middle School (PBMS) saw its first African-American educator, students joined community, district and city leaders Thursday to dedicate the joint-use field and community park to him and his wife. New signage now displays “The Fannie and William Payne Joint-Use Field and Community Park,” a symbol of the adversity the Paynes overcame in the 1940s.

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Assembly Bill 104: Pass/No Pass Procedures

08/03/2021

Request for “Pass” or “No Pass” grade marks AB 104 allows parents or guardians of high school students enrolled in coursework during the 2020-21 school year to replace their letter grades to a “Pass" (P) or “No Pass” (NP) designation on their transcript. Read more..

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MEDIA ADVISORY: District and City Leaders to Join Students, Community Members in Dedicating Field Posthumously Named After African-American Educators

08/03/2021

San Diego Unified Board of Education President Richard Barrera will join City of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria in dedicating the Pacific Beach Middle Joint-Use Field after Fannie and William Payne, African-American educators who overcame adversity in the 1940s. Students and community representatives who advocated for the “Fannie and William Payne Joint-Use Field and Community Park” will also speak.

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Begins Community Engagement for Future of Schools, Superintendent Search

07/28/2021

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#BetterSD: Opportunities for adults, too, and the Week in Photos

07/26/2021

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 7-27-21

07/22/2021

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NEWS RELEASE: Level Up SD Participants Achieving Goals; Tonight, Seeing Goals

07/20/2021

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 7-13-21

07/15/2021

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Salutes Students, Teachers Who Continued Their Education by Taking Part in the ‘Summer of Learning and Joy’

07/13/2021

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified to Pilot “Boost Democracy,” a First-of-its-Kind Texting Initiative for Government Agencies in Partnership with Initiative’s Author Shane Harris of the People’s Association of Justice Advocates

07/07/2021

Board of Education President Richard Barrera will join Shane Harris, the author of “Boost Democracy,” and the policy’s allies tomorrow to announce the San Diego Unified pilot of the “Boost Democracy” open government texting notifications at the upcoming July 13 Board of Education meeting, with a goal of making online and hybrid San Diego Unified school board meetings more accessible to the public throughout the pandemic.

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 6-1-21

07/02/2021

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 6-8-21

07/02/2021

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 6-22-21

07/02/2021

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified, Teachers Agree on Recovery Plan to Accelerate Learning

06/30/2021

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BetterSD: Three Steps to Your Best Summer Ever!

06/29/2021

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NEWS RELEASE: Summer of Learning and Joy Begins Today

06/18/2021

San Diego Unified School District, The San Diego Foundation, and more than 70 local nonprofits began serving approximately 30,000 students today � a 1,500% increase over a typical summer � who enrolled in Level Up SD, a Summer of Learning and Joy.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: On the First National Juneteenth Holiday, San Diego Unified Celebrates Historic Action in Partnership With the People’s Association of Justice Advocates

06/17/2021

One year after the San Diego Unified Board of Education raised the Black Lives Matter flag at the Eugene Brucker Education Center and called on the State of California to recognize Juneteenth, President Joe Biden officially recognized June 19, the day that slavery ended, as a federal holiday.

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BetterSD: A Graduation Like No Other - Celebrating the Class of 2021

06/14/2021

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BetterSD: Sneak Peek at Level Up Programs as Students Get Head Start on Summer of Success

06/07/2021

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Drone Aerial of Horton Elementary Joint-Use Field

MEDIA ADVISORY: Encanto Community, District and City Leaders to Celebrate New School and Community Field at Horton Elementary

06/03/2021

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La Jolla Elementary School New Classroom Building Rendering

New Classrooms, Joint-Use Improvements Reach Milestones in San Diego Coastal Communities

05/20/2021

SAN DIEGO - Preparations are underway to add state-of-the art facilities and other campus wide improvements at three schools in La Jolla and University City. At La Jolla Elementary School (LJES), construction crews have started demolishing dated portables and installing temporary student classrooms at the school’s upper field to make way for a modern new classroom building.

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#BetterSD: Vaccine Clinics Extended, Classified Employees of the Year, Student PSA and More

05/18/2021

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NEWS RELEASE- Bond-Funded Science Lab in City Heights Reaches LEED Platinum Certification

05/18/2021

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Expands Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics to Reach Younger Students Now Eligible for Vaccines

05/17/2021

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified School District Names 2021 Classified Employees of the Year

05/13/2021

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 5-11-21

05/13/2021

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NEWS RELEASE: Superintendent Cindy Marten Confirmed as U.S. Deputy Education Secretary

05/11/2021

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#BetterSD: Free COVID Vaccines at San Diego Unified High Schools, No Place For Hate, and More

05/10/2021

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified to Offer Free COVID-19 Vaccines to Students, Community at Select District High Schools

05/10/2021

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#BetterSD: Early Learning, Teacher of the Year Celebration, Award Winning Schools

05/07/2021

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 4-27-21

05/06/2021

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 5-04-21

05/06/2021

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San Diego Unified Wins State Award for Inclusion of Small, Diverse Businesses in Construction

05/06/2021

San Diego Unified School District has gained statewide recognition for its inclusion of small and disabled veteran businesses in its bond-funded construction projects, winning the California Department of General Services’ (DGS) “Reciprocity Partner of the Year Award” on April 27.

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Issues Student-Inspired PSA to Bring Attention to Mental Health Awareness

04/30/2021

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San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts wins 2021 California Exemplary Arts Education Award

04/30/2021

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Names 2021 Teachers of the Year

04/21/2021

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NEWS RELEASE: New Summer Recovery Program for Students Launched by San Diego Unified, The San Diego Foundation, and Local Nonprofits

04/21/2021

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Lindbergh Schweitzer Student Watches Hoisting of Final Steel Beam

Colina Del Sol, Clairemont Mesa East Neighborhoods See Milestones in Campus, Community Transformations

04/20/2021

SAN DIEGO - New classroom and student services facilities in two very diverse neighborhoods of San Diego are coming together, with students and staff at three campuses celebrating construction milestones. Travel to Clairemont Mesa East and Colina Del Sol, and you will see Lindbergh-Schweitzer Elementary School, John Muir Language Academy, and Crawford High School all under construction.

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#BetterSD: Big Graduation News; the First Week Back in Photos; More

04/19/2021

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 4-13-21

04/15/2021

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#BetterSD: Coming Back Stronger - Classrooms Reopen April 12!

04/10/2021

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Winning Students, Teachers Announced for 2021 VAPA Spotlight Awards

04/09/2021

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 4-6-21

04/07/2021

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#BetterSD: Help for Hard Working Families, Student Athletes Encourage San Diegans on COVID Testing

04/05/2021

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Encourages Families in Need to Apply for City’s Rental Assistance Program

04/03/2021

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#BetterSD: San Diego Does Spring Break - Safely

03/31/2021

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NEWS RELEASE: Mayor, School Board President, Superintendent, San Diego Educators Urge Students, Parents to “Stop the Surge” over Spring Break

03/26/2021

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Crawford High Colts to Celebrate Final Steel Beam for New Classroom and Performing Arts Facility

03/24/2021

Just a few short weeks before students return to in-person learning, the final steel beam for Crawford High School’s new three-story classroom, student services, and performing arts building will be hoisted into place. Before it is hoisted into place, staff, students, and alumni will take turns in signing the beam. All activity will be socially distanced.

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 3-23-21

03/24/2021

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#BetterSD: Important Updates for Parents; Statement on Anti Asian Violence; Reopening Updates and More

03/22/2021

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Statement on Anti-Asian Violence and the San Diego Unified School District Commitment to Justice and Anti-Racism in our Schools and Communities

03/20/2021

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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2021 California Distinguished Schools

03/19/2021

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San Diego Unified, Educators Outline Spring Learning Options, Reiterate Commitment to Proper Health and Safety Procedures

03/18/2021

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 3-16-21

03/17/2021

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Mason Elementary Students Using Desks with Barriers

San Diego Unified to Hold Media Tour to Discuss Preparations for School Reopening, Parent Survey

03/11/2021

?One month before schools are set to reopen and welcome back students to the classroom, Board of Education President Richard Barrera and Senator Toni Atkins will participate in a socially distanced walk- through tour of the newly rebuilt Hoover High School.

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 3-9-21

03/10/2021

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Rev. George Walker Smith, Credit of San Diego State University

New Central-Wilson Campus to be Posthumously Named for Civic Leader Rev. George Walker Smith

03/05/2021

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San Diego Unified’s Small Business Coordinator Named One of SDBJ’s “Women of Influence” in Construction

02/26/2021

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 2-23-21

02/24/2021

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San Diego Unified Sets April Target for Reopening; Regional Agreement for Teacher Vaccinations Paves the Way for All Grades to Return to Class

02/23/2021

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An Aerial View of the New Wilson Middle Campus

Bond Projects Bring More Milestones, Transformations to City Heights

02/18/2021

Modern times call for modern buildings. What were once aging facilities in City Heights are now completely rebuilt, revamped, and recognizable landmarks.

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NEWS RELEASE: California’s Large, Urban School Districts Offer Response To Legislature’s “Safe and Open Schools Plan”

02/18/2021

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified, Educators Outline Plans for Safe Reopening Based on Vaccines, Lower Case Rates and Protective Measures at Every School

02/11/2021

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 2-9-21

02/10/2021

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 2-2-21

02/03/2021

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 1-26-21

01/26/2021

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Science Shows Children May Spread COVID-19 at High Rates; How Air Filtration in Schools Can Help

01/21/2021

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Drone Still of the Final Steel Beam at PBMS

Steel Beam Inscribed with Mandarin Messages of Hope Marks Milestone for Pacific Beach Middle School

01/21/2021

While Pacific Beach Middle School staff and students are teaching and learning online, construction milestones are being reached on their new state-of-the-art classroom building. The final steel beam was hoisted into place in late October on the new two-story classroom facility, which will include 26 classrooms with modern technology and designated collaborative spaces.

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San Diego Unified Board of Education Meeting

Board Actions Summary for Special Closed Session Meeting on 01-17-2021

01/18/2021

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 1-12-21

01/13/2021

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San Diego Unified COVID-19 Testing at Penn Elementary School

01/11/2021

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Letter To Governor Newsom from California Superintendents

01/06/2021

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Joint Statement from Fresno Unified Superintendent Robert G. Nelson, Long Beach Unified Superintendent Jill Baker, Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner, Oakland Unified Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell, Sacramento City Unified Superintendent Jorge A. Aguilar, San Diego Unified Superintendent Cindy Marten and San Francisco Unified Superintendent Dr. Vincent Matthews

12/31/2020

Read More About Joint Statement from Fresno Unified Superintendent Robert G. Nelson, Long Beach Unified Superintendent Jill Baker, Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner, Oakland Unified Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell, Sacramento City Unified Superintendent Jorge A. Aguilar, San Diego Unified Superintendent Cindy Marten and San Francisco Unified Superintendent Dr. Vincent Matthews

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Joint Statement from CA School Superintendents

12/31/2020

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Newly Completed Horton Elementary School Joint-Use Field

Schools Get New Playfields, Communities Get New Parks as Play All Day Expands Across San Diego

12/22/2020

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 12-15-20

12/16/2020

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San Diego Unified Starts COVID-19 Testing at Elementary Schools Under UC San Diego Partnership

12/15/2020

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Cox Communications Temporarily Doubles Speed of Service for Connect2Compete Participants Through End of School Year

12/10/2020

Families will receive increased download speeds of 50 Mbps

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Board Actions Summary and Public Testimony 12-8-20

12/09/2020

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Board Actions Summary Report for December 1, 2020

12/02/2020

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Update to Phase Two Reopening

12/01/2020

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San Diego Unified 2020 State of the District

11/19/2020

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Superintendent Outlines $350 Billion Plan to Accelerate National Education Recovery, Focus on Equity, Emphasize Teachers Over Technology

11/18/2020

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Return to Conditioning for Some District Athletic Teams

11/13/2020

Outdoor Sports Soon Allowed to Begin Workouts On Campuses Throughout San Diego Unified

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Board Actions Summary Report for November 10, 2020

11/12/2020

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San Diego Unified, UC San Diego Reach Deal on COVID-19 Testing for Students, Staff

11/10/2020

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Board Actions Summary Report for November 3, 2020

11/04/2020

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Black Colleges, Universities to Host College Fair for SD Unified Seniors

10/30/2020

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District Discusses Next Steps in Reopening

10/30/2020

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San Diego Rallies for Schools

10/30/2020

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Board Actions Summary Report for October 27, 2020

10/27/2020

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San Diego Unified Safety Measures are Working in First Phase of Reopening, January Goal for Start of Next Phase, Subject to Virus Control, Online Option to Remain All Year

10/27/2020

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San Diego Unified to Issue Update on Phase 1, Plans for Phase 2 of Reopening

10/26/2020

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San Diego Unified Announces Next Phases of Reopening Plan

10/22/2020

Update on Timing to Follow 10/27 County COVID-19 Report

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True Blue Buddies Student Mentorship, Shopping Spree

10/20/2020

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San Diego Education Leaders Urge Governor to Put Children First, Share State COVID Tests with Schools

10/16/2020

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Board Actions Summary Report for October 13, 2020

10/14/2020

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Trump Letter Ignores State Health Mandate

10/06/2020

San Diego Unified to Remove Letter from Food Baskets

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Board Actions Summary for September 22, 2020

09/23/2020

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Board Action Summary for September 22, 2020

09/23/2020

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Aerial Drone Photo of Hoover High School's New Performing Arts Center and Classroom Building

Take a Virtual Tour of Hoover High School’s Transformation

09/22/2020

SAN DIEGO - Drive down El Cajon Boulevard in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego and you will find a transformed Herbert Hoover High School.

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Releases 2020-2021 Student Enrollment

09/18/2020

San Diego Unified releases 2020-21 Student Enrollment

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News Release - Demolition Marks Next Phase of Crawford High School Transformation

09/15/2020

SAN DIEGO - Construction crews are leveling much of Crawford High School’s aging facilities to make way for a modern, state-of-the-art campus in the latest of a series of dramatic renovations taking place in communities throughout the San Diego Unified School District.

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Mann Middle School's New Classroom Building

Take a Virtual Tour of Mann Middle School

09/14/2020

Although students started school online Aug. 31 due to COVID-19, San Diego Unified is still working on amazing school transformations, continuing to renovate our schools to give students the campuses they deserve.

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Joint-Use Park at Harriet Tubman Charter School

New Play All Day Park Comes to College East

09/11/2020

SAN DIEGO - The College East neighborhood now has a new grass playfield located at the corner of 68th st. and Saranac St. The joint-use park at Harriet Tubman Village Charter School includes a new playground, a walking and running path, basketball and four-square courts, picnic tables, security fencing, and a grass playfield.

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Board Actions Summary Report for September 8, 2020

09/09/2020

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified School District Warns Against Kindergarten Gap Year

09/04/2020

District Leaders Warn Against Kindergarten Gap Year

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San Diego Unified school buses line up to spell S.O.S. (Save Our Schools)

MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Leaders Call on U.S. Senate to Approve Relief for Schools Locally, Nationwide

09/03/2020

A press conference is being held by San Diego Leaders, calling for the U.S. Senate to approve relief for schools locally, nationwide

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Worker helps load boxes containing meals at food distribution site

San Diego Unified Leaders Celebrate Change in USDA School Lunch Policy

08/31/2020

Agency Temporarily Backs Down From Plans to Cut Student Meals

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San Diego Loyal Soccer player Sal Zizzo with a message to students

San Diego Unified Grad, Soccer Star Sal Zizzo Helps Kick Off New School Year

08/31/2020

San Diego Unified Grad, Soccer Star Sal Zizzo Helps Kick Off New School Year

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San Diego Unified to Open Online for All Students, Outlines Plans to Offset Learning Loss

08/27/2020

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NEWS RELEASE: New Standards to Protect Students, Staff and Community From COVID-19 With Collaboration from UCSD Experts

08/10/2020

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Aerial Rendering of Future School in Mission Valley

Construction Begins on First Elementary School in Mission Valley History

08/07/2020

It is history in the making for Mission Valley, as years of planning come to life with the start of construction on the neighborhood’s first public elementary school. Located at the corner of Via Alta and Civita Boulevard, a new preschool through fifth-grade campus will serve residents living in the Civita residential development, as well as families living in the Mission Valley and Fashion Valley neighborhoods.

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Small Business Coordinator Alma Bañuelos with staff from the Swinerton project team during the 2020 online Construction Expo

San Diego Unified Goes Virtual for 10th Annual Construction Expo, Sees Decade of Success

08/03/2020

SAN DIEGO – This year marked a decade of success for San Diego Unified’s Business Outreach Program, with the completion of the 10th annual Construction Expo hosted by the district’s Facilities Planning and Construction Business Outreach team.

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Construction Begins on First Elementary School in Mission Valley History

08/03/2020

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Leaders,Teachers Union Announce 2020-21 Online Learning Plan

07/31/2020

Designed with Input From Teachers, Parents and Students, Online Learning Plan to Resemble Traditional Classroom Instruction

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No Place for Hate: Schools recognized for continued stand against racism, intolerance

07/27/2020

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NEWS RELEASE - San Diego Unified to Recognize Juneteenth as a Holiday, Raise Black Lives Matter and Pride Flags

07/19/2020

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NEWS RELEASE: Joint Statement from San Diego Unified, Los Angeles Unified School Districts Regarding Online Start to School Year

07/13/2020

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News Release San Diego Unified Approves $1.6 Billion Budget for 2020-21 School Year, $45 Million COVID-19 Emergency Fund Lays Foundation for Reopening Aug. 31

06/30/2020

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NEWS RELEASE - California’s Large School Districts Praise Final State Budget, Call on the Federal Government to fully fund the 2020-21 school year

06/29/2020

NEWS RELEASE - California’s Large School Districts Praise Final State Budget, Call on the Federal Government to fully fund the 2020-21 school year

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NEWS RELEASE California Legislators Reverse Education Cuts, San Diego Unified Prepares for Reopening in the Fall

06/16/2020

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Honors Classified Employees of the Year, Celebrates all Classified Employees

05/18/2020

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News Release - San Diego Unified Honors Teachers of the Year, Celebrates all Teachers

05/05/2020

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NEWS RELEASE - San Diego Unified Earns Silver Level Green Ribbon Schools Award from California Department of Education

04/29/2020

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NEWS RELEASE- Nearly 90 Percent of San Diego Unified Students Connected to Schools Ahead of Distance Learning Launch on Monday, April 27

04/24/2020

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NEWS RELEASE - San Diego Unified Board of Education Holds First Remote Meeting Amid Social Distancing, Approves Grade Protection Policy, ‘Hazard Pay’ for Employees, Emergency School Funding Resolution

04/15/2020

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NEWS RELEASE - San Diego Unified, Educators Finalize Distance Learning Agreement, Soft Launch Starts Monday

04/03/2020

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News Release - Superintendent Cindy Marten Assures Parents this School Year Matters

04/01/2020

“Schools are closed, but learning is not"

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Transitions to Distance Learning on April 6, Full Implementation Set for April 27

03/24/2020

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Golden Beam Hoisted into Place on Point Loma High School’s New Three-Story Classroom Hall

02/28/2020

SAN DIEGO - Imprinted with the names of past, present, and future students at Point Loma High, the gold painted final steel beam was hoisted into place on Monday, Feb. 24, for what will become a three-story classroom hall with a library and media center.

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego High School Awarded Culinary Arts Grant by the Rachel Ray Foundation and Yum-o! Organization

02/27/2020

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Board Actions Summary Report for February 11, 2020

02/12/2020

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City Attorney, San Diego Unified Announce Joint Effort to Inform Families of New Safe Storage Law for Firearms

02/10/2020

WHAT: As part of Gun Violence Prevention Week, the San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will

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City Attorney, San Diego Unified Announce Joint Effort to Inform Families of New Safe Storage Law for Firearms

02/10/2020

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Board Unanimously Approves Task Force Recommendations to Strengthen a Culture of Reporting to Protect Students

01/30/2020

SAN DIEGO – The Board of Education unanimously approved all 19 recommendations of the Multi-Agency Task Force to Recommend Comprehensive Strategies and Protocols for Inter-Agency Cooperation for the Protection of District Students.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified + San Diego Press Club present: January ED Talks

01/30/2020

San Diego journalists are invited to participate in a special installment of ED Talks, a casual forum hosted by the San Diego Unified School District in collaboration with the San Diego Press Club. The goal is to foster open and robust conversations about public education.

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Board Actions Summary Report for January 14, 2020

01/15/2020

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NEWS RELEASE: Hundreds of Ben & Jerry’s Franchisees Volunteer at Chollas Mead Elementary School

01/14/2020

SAN DIEGO - Chollas Mead Elementary School looks a little sweeter this week, thanks to hundreds of Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop owners.

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified School District Files Suit Against JUUL Labs, Citing E-Cigarette Epidemic and Disruption to Student Education

01/08/2020

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Unified School District has filed a lawsuit against JUUL Labs, Inc. for the company’s role in cultivating and fostering an e-cigarette epidemic that disrupts the education and learning environment across the district. The suit was filed in the San Diego Superior Court on January 7, 2020 (Case 37-2020-00000935-CU-MT-CTL).

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Board Actions Summary Report for December 17, 2019

12/18/2019

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Final Steel Beam Marks Another Historic Milestone for Community of City Heights

12/13/2019

SAN DIEGO - Two school construction projects are changing the physical landscape - and the learning climate - for students, staff, and community members in City Heights.

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Final Steel Beam Marks Another Historic Milestone for Community of City Heights

12/13/2019

SAN DIEGO - Two school construction projects are changing the physical landscape - and the learning climate - for students, staff, and community members in City Heights.

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Board Actions Summary Report for December 10, 2019

12/11/2019

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Two Fields, One Vision: Elementary Schools, Neighborhoods, Celebrate the Opening of New Playfields

12/05/2019

Just in time for the holidays, two San Diego Unified schools and city neighborhoods have new grass fields for students and neighbors to play on.

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Board Actions Summary Report for December 3rd, 2019

12/04/2019

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Gage Gators Hold Ribbon-Cutting for New Playfield Dedicated to Beloved P.E. Teacher

11/25/2019

SAN DIEGO - Gage Elementary School Gators joined Superintendent Cindy Marten and City Councilmember Scott Sherman in a celebration and dedication of their new 163,000 square-foot joint-use field on Thursday, Nov. 14.

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Gage Gators Hold Ribbon-Cutting for New Playfield Dedicated to Beloved P.E. Teacher

11/25/2019

SAN DIEGO – Gage Elementary School Gators joined Superintendent Cindy Marten and City Councilmember Scott Sherman in a celebration and dedication of their new 163,000 square-foot joint-use field on Thursday, Nov. 14.

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NEWS RELEASE: State Schools Chief Celebrates San Diego Unified Successes, Appoints Superintendent Cindy Marten as Co-Chair of New Taskforce at State of the District Address

11/20/2019

The new school year is less than three months old, but San Diego Unified has already been called one of the best districts in the nation for academic growth, a leader in the state for students of color,

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Board Actions Summary Report November 12, 2019

11/13/2019

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Board Actions Summary Report November 12, 2019

11/13/2019

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Board Actions Summary Report October 29, 2019

11/07/2019

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Board Actions Summary Report November 5, 2019

11/07/2019

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified to Hold “Parents Are Our Partners” Fall Festival and Volunteer Recruitment, A Celebration Honoring the District’s Commitment to Parent and Community Engagement

10/24/2019

A festive opportunity for families and members of the public to find out how they can get involved and make San Diego a better place. The event will feature live entertainment, free

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Morse High School Hosts Inaugural Alumni Day

10/21/2019

WHAT: Morse High School Alumni return to their alma mater to inspire students to follow their educational and career goals. Alumni will share stories of success, education and career experiences

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Interagency Task Force to Hold Summit

10/18/2019

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 16, 2019) – Members of a new task force established by the San Diego Unified School District Board of Education met for the

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Emerson “Jaguars” Leap Toward Historical Groundbreaking on Complete Site Transformation

10/17/2019

SAN DIEGO - A crowd of Emerson "Jaguars" joined San Diego Unified leaders, families, and construction crews Wednesday at a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating an historic milestone for the aging campus in Southcrest.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Author Kwame Alexander to Visit Wilson Middle School to Discuss Newberry Medal Winning Novel “The Crossover”

10/17/2019

Author Kwame Alexander to Visit Wilson Middle School to Discuss Newberry Medal Winning Novel “The Crossover”

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Board Actions Summary Report for October 15th, 2019

10/16/2019

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified School Police and Students Speaking Out to Celebrate 20 years of Student Safety with Awareness Assemblies, PSA Video Contest

10/08/2019

San Diego Unified School Police and Students Speaking Out to Celebrate 20 years of Student Safety with Awareness Assemblies, PSA Video

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified School District Opens 2020-21 School Choice Application Window; More than 10,000 Area Students Expected to Apply

10/07/2019

San Diego Unified School District Opens 2020-21 School Choice Application Window; More than 10,000 Area Students Expected to Apply

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Longfellow Giraffes Celebrate First Stretch of Construction on New Playfield

10/07/2019

SAN DIEGO – Longfellow Spanish Immersion Magnet School’s “Giraffes” are now one “hoof” closer to their new joint-use field, with the start of construction on their 50,000 square-foot grass playfield in the Bay Park community of San Diego. To celebrate, the school’s ballet folklórico joined Superintendent Cindy Marten, City Councilmember Jennifer Campbell, Principal Diana Sanchez, and district leaders in a groundbreaking celebration held Friday, Sept. 27.

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Torrey Pines Elementary School Named National Blue Ribbon School

09/26/2019

Torrey Pines Elementary School in La Jolla is one of 362 schools across the nation to be named a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School. Announced today by the

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Rendering of future three-story classroom and performing arts building at Crawford HS

With Cheer, Music, and Alumni, Crawford High Colts Race Toward Construction

09/25/2019

SAN DIEGO - The Crawford High cheer team joined a guitarist and cellist, along with their new principal and school alumni, on Wednesday to celebrate the groundbreaking for the first of three phases on their entire site transformation.

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09/25/2019

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San Diego Unified Passes First-of-its-Kind Youth Climate Action Resolution

09/11/2019

SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Unified Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to pass an historic Youth Climate Action resolution, in support of students participating in the Sept. 20-27 Global Climate Strike.

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Board Actions Summary Report for September 10, 2019

09/11/2019

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NEWS RELEASE: Student Achievement at San Diego Unified School District Outperformed Similar Students Statewide

09/10/2019

San Diego (Sept. 10, 2019) – Superintendent Cindy Marten joined researchers, policymakers, and top education practitioners in Sacramento to discuss the results of

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District Teachers Named San Diego County Teacher of the Year, Finalist

09/09/2019

Zamorano Fine Arts Academy's Hilda Martinez was named one of five San Diego County Teachers of the Year, and Jenny Lieu of Lincoln High School was recognized as a finalist at the 29th Annual Salute

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News Release: San Diego Unified Addresses Concerns Regarding New Public Charge Rule, Encourages Families to Continue With Free and Reduced Lunch

09/04/2019

SAN DIEGO (Sept. 4, 2019) – The San Diego Unified School District is encouraging families to continue to apply for federally subsidized meals under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, which are available to students regardless of their citizenship status.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Encourages Families to Continue With Free and Reduced Lunch Amid Concerns Over New Public Charge Rule

09/03/2019

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified School Police Take Hancock Elementary School Students on Back to School Shopping Spree

08/19/2019

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San Diego Unified Hosts 9th Annual Construction Expo with Record-Breaking Attendance

08/06/2019

Nine years ago, the San Diego Unified's Business Outreach Program, within the Facilities Planning and Construction (FPC) Department, hosted its first Construction Expo, with a goal of providing viable opportunities for emerging, small and underutilized construction-related businesses to participate in Propositions S & Z, and now Measure YY, construction projects.

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Two Logan Heights Schools Mark Historic Construction Milestone on First-of-its-Kind Prenatal-to-Career Educational Complex

08/05/2019

SAN DIEGO - It was history in the making in July for Logan K-8 and Memorial Preparatory for Scholars and Athletes, as both schools celebrated the hoisting of the final steel beam on what will become the TK-8 portion of the Logan Memorial Educational Complex.

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Two Logan Heights Schools Mark Historic Construction Milestone on First-of-its-Kind Prenatal-to-Career Educational Complex

08/05/2019

SAN DIEGO – It was history in the making in July for Logan K-8 and Memorial Preparatory for Scholars and Athletes, as both schools celebrated the hoisting of the final steel beam on what will become the

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NEWS RELEASE: Superintendent Cindy Marten Earns Contract Extension, San Diego Unified Teachers Pay Raise Ratified at Final Board Meeting of 2018-19 School Year

08/01/2019

Superintendent Cindy Marten Earns Contract Extension, San Diego Unified Teachers Pay Raise Ratified at Final Board Meeting of 2018-19 School Year

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Board Actions Summary Report for July 30, 2019

07/31/2019

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Rendering of Future Pacific Beach Middle School Site

Wave of Improvements Arrive at Pacific Beach Middle School as Demolition Starts Campus Transformation

07/10/2019

SAN DIEGO - With students and staff out for summer break, Pacific Beach Middle School is ready for construction.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego High School To Host 2nd Annual Binational “Balboa Cup” Soccer Tournament

07/10/2019

San Diego High School To Host 2nd Annual Binational “Balboa Cup” Soccer Tournament This tournament will feature boys and girls teams comprised of student athletes from San Diego and

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NEWS RELEASE - Wave of Improvements Arrive at Pacific Beach Middle School as Demolition Starts Campus Transformation

07/10/2019

With students and staff out for summer break, Pacific Beach Middle School is ready for construction.

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Board Actions Summary Report for July 9, 2019

07/10/2019

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Celebrates Pride Month by Raising the Rainbow Pride and Trans Pride Flags

07/09/2019

WHAT: The San Diego Unified School District will hold an inaugural flag-raising ceremony of the Rainbow Pride and Trans Pride flags in recognition of June as Pride Month. Superintendent Cindy

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Vista Grande Turns Greener as Zero Net Energy Project Ramps Up

06/27/2019

SAN DIEGO - Energy efficiency is making its way to Tierrasanta's Vista Grande Elementary School, with the launch of the second phase of the Zero Net Energy (ZNE) pilot project.

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Students Celebrate Cubberley Elementary's New Joint-Use Field

Just in Time for Summer: Play All Day at Cubberley Elementary’s New Grass Playfield

06/27/2019

SAN DIEGO - Timing is everything, and for those living in the Mission Village neighborhood of Serra Mesa, a new grass playfield is now open just in time for summer.

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News Release - Vista Grande Turns Greener as Zero Net Energy Project Ramps Up

06/27/2019

SAN DIEGO - Energy efficiency is making its way to Tierrasanta’s Vista Grande Elementary School, with the launch of the second phase of the Zero Net Energy (ZNE) pilot project.

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NEWS RELEASE - San Diego Unified Formally Adopts 2019-20 Budget

06/26/2019

San Diego Unified Formally Adopts 2019-20 Budget: More Money for Teacher Salaries, Student Wellness, Safety and Enrichment Programs

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Board Actions Summary Report for June 18, 2019

06/19/2019

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Leads Effort to Fight Summer Hunger

06/17/2019

This summer, more than 300,000 meals and snacks will be served to San Diego children at 57 sites throughout the city - all part of the Summer Fun Café, a federally funded meal program

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NEWS RELEASE – Just in Time for Summer: Play All Day at Cubberley Elementary’s New Grass Playfield

06/17/2019

SAN DIEGO - Timing is everything, and for those living in the Mission Village neighborhood of Serra Mesa, a new grass playfield is now open just in time for summer.

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San Diego Unified Commemorates the “Other Class of 2019” at Celebration for New Retirees

06/15/2019

As schools bid farewell to the Class of 2019, it’s not just students who are poised to take on a new chapter of their lives.

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Graduating Eighth Graders Proudly Celebrate Construction Milestone at Horace Mann Middle School

06/13/2019

SAN DIEGO - Newly graduated eighth-graders who broke ground on the Whole Site Modernization project at Horace Mann Middle School in March 2017 commemorated the new three-story classroom and administrative hall with a ribbon-cutting Tuesday.

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NEWS RELEASE – Graduating Eighth Graders Proudly Celebrate Construction Milestone at Horace Mann Middle School

06/11/2019

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified is Proud to Congratulate more than 6,000 Graduating High School Seniors in the Class of 2019

05/29/2019

BACKGROUND: Graduation season is upon us. High school Commencement ceremonies will tak

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Board Actions Summary Report for May 28, 2019

05/29/2019

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Students Launch American Heart Challenge, Dancing to Heart Health Supported by Celebrity-Powered American Dance Movement

05/28/2019

San Diego Unified Students Launch American Heart Challenge, Dancing to Heart Health Supported by Celebrity-Powered American Dance Movement

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Foster Elementary School Student Named Principal for the Day

05/28/2019

WHAT: Second-grader Jameson Thornton will be Principal for the Day at Foster Elementary School. The winner of this year’s silent auction fundraiser, Jameson will start his day by welcoming students at the front gate as they arrive to school. He will spend the day visiting classrooms and the library/STEM Lab, observing students and teachers work on projects. “Principal” Thornton will also read a book to kindergarten students and give the entire student body a surprise extra 15-minute recess.

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Aerial rendering of the future Emerson Site Transformation

Demolition begins on the Complete Rebuild of Emerson Elementary School

05/24/2019

SAN DIEGO - Construction crews began demolition last Monday at Emerson-Bandini Elementary, on what will become an entire site transformation.

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San Diego Unified 2019 Graduation Schedule

05/24/2019

Graduation season is upon us! Please join us in congratulating all of our graduating students, who are promoting to the next phase of their education.

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NEWS RELEASE- Demolition begins on the Complete Rebuild of Emerson-Bandini Elementary School

05/24/2019

SAN DIEGO - Construction crews began demolition last Monday at Emerson-Bandini Elementary, on what will become an entire site transformation.

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New Classroom Building and Community Garden at SRHS

Scripps Ranch High School celebrates new facilities, community garden dedicated to memory of beloved student

05/23/2019

Tragedy met inspiration for Scripps Ranch High School (SRHS) and San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) on Wednesday, with the completion of the school's 15,000-square-foot classroom hall, athletic field renovations, and a new community garden named after a senior who died in a DUI crash more than twenty years ago.

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NEWS RELEASE – Scripps Ranch High School celebrates new facilities, community garden dedicated to memory of beloved student

05/23/2019

SAN DIEGO – Tragedy met inspiration for Scripps Ranch High School (SRHS) and San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) on Wednesday, with the completion of the school’s 15,000-square-foot classroom hall, athletic field renovations, and a new community garden named after a senior who died in a DUI crash more than twenty years ago.

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San Diego Unified students show “extraordinary levels of academic achievement,” according to new study by the Learning Policy Institute

05/17/2019

A new study by the Learning Policy Institute (LPI) has found San Diego Unified students -- including those from historically disadvantaged groups -- are reaching “extraordinary levels of academic achievement.”

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Board Actions Summary Report for May 14, 2019

05/15/2019

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Educating and Empowering for a #BetterSD: Meet San Diego's Teachers of the Year

05/12/2019

Most of us can look back on our childhood and recall that favorite teacher – the one who may have recognized a strength we didn’t know we had, provided a guiding voice when we needed it, or

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Honors Teachers of the Year for 2019 at Day of the Teacher Celebration

05/08/2019

The 2019 honorees include a teacher who describes school as “the greatest of all cheerleaders” for struggling students, a teacher who started a program to assist at-risk young

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified 2019 Day of the Teacher Celebration

05/06/2019

Hundreds expected to attend annual celebration in honor of National Teacher Appreciation Day

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified + San Diego Press Club present: April ED Talks

04/25/2019

San Diego journalists are invited to participate in the April installment of ED Talks, a casual forum hosted by the San Diego Unified School District in collaboration with the San Diego Press Club. The goal is to foster open and robust conversations about public education.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified schedules press conference to announce public meetings in advance of Healthy Start Time launch

04/24/2019

April 24th 2019

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Board Actions Summary Report for April 9, 2019

04/10/2019

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NEWS RELEASE: Franklin Elementary Celebrates 90th Anniversary Ahead of Major Renovation

04/06/2019

The past meets the future as Franklin Elementary School celebrates its cherished long history and prepares to modernize its 90-year-old campus. Having served generations of San Diegans from in and around Kensington and City Heights since 1929, the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Arts & Mathematics) magnet school celebrated its 90th anniversary on Saturday, April 6.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Partners with United Way and Dreams for Change to Offer Onsite Preschool Enrollment and Free Tax Preparation

04/05/2019

WHAT: San Diego families may qualify for two significant benefits: Free preschool in San Diego Unified, and an earned income tax credit. San Diego Unified invites families to a resource fair for

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Partners with United Way and Dreams for Change to Offer Onsite Preschool Enrollment and Free Tax Preparation

04/05/2019

WHAT: San Diego families may qualify for two significant benefits: Free preschool in San Diego Unified, and an earned income tax credit. San Diego Unified invites families to a resource fair

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Franklin Elementary Celebrates 90th Anniversary Ahead of Major Renovation

04/05/2019

Franklin Elementary to Celebrate 90th Anniversary with former students, faculty, principals, and staff.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Student “Chavistas” from 22 San Diego Unified Schools Honor Cesar Chavez at 10th Annual Mañanitas Breakfast

03/21/2019

Student “Chavistas” from 22 San Diego Unified Schools Honor Cesar Chavez at 10th Annual Mañanitas Breakfast

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MEDIA ADVISORY: More than a dozen San Diego Unified Students Selected to Deliver TEDxYouth Talks at Lincoln High School

03/19/2019

More than a dozen San Diego Unified Students Selected to Deliver TEDxYouth Talks at Lincoln High School

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Special Joint Meeting of the San Diego Unified School District and San Diego Community College District Boards

03/18/2019

WHAT:The governing boards of the San Diego Unified and the San Diego Community College districts will hold their annual joint meeting to discuss common issues affecting their students and districts.

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News Release: Hundreds of Students Recognized at San Diego Unified’s Annual Art Exhibit and VAPA’s Academy Awards-Style Ceremony

03/13/2019

The San Diego Unified School District has transformed its halls into an art gallery for the next few weeks for its annual Student Art Exhibit. A diverse array of 640 artwork pieces by students in grades TK-12 are on display through April 12 from 12 high schools, 10 middle schools, 1 K-8 school, and 26 elementary schools.

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Board Actions Summary Report for March 12, 2019

03/13/2019

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Media Advisory: Hundreds of Students Recognized at San Diego Unified’s Annual Art Exhibit and Performing Arts Award Ceremony

03/12/2019

San Diego Unified celebrates Arts Education month with art showcase and awards ceremony honoring students who create, innovate, and inspire others to make the world a better place through the arts

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Media Advisory: Meb Keflezighi to Award San Diego Unified Students with $1,000 Scholarships

03/09/2019

WHAT: Meb Keflezighi, widely acclaimed as one of the greatest runners of our time, will present each of two San Diego Unified student athletes with a $1,000 scholarship as part of the 4th Annual Meb

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Media Advisory: San Diego Unified's Honor Choirs to Perform Songs from "Coco" to Billy Joel at Free Concert

03/08/2019

WHAT: The Visual and Performing Arts Department (VAPA) of San Diego Unified School District will present a District Choral Honor Concert featuring three choirs comprised of 120 students in grades 4-12, from 35 schools.

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Lacrosse expansion bringing new opportunity to students in every neighborhood

03/07/2019

The field beneath their feet may feel familiar, but these young women know that each step they take could be leading them to new world of opportunities when they compete in lacrosse on April 3. They

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Crawford High School and De Portola Middle School recognized by the State for their Civic Engagement

03/07/2019

San Diego Unified is honored by Crawford High School and De Portola Middle School’s recognition as 2019 Civic Learning Award Recipients.

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Board Actions, Summary Report for March 5, 2019

03/06/2019

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Ocean Beach Elementary hosts district's Winter Wellness Showcase

03/05/2019

In late February, School Site Wellness Coordinators, District Wellness Council Members and San Diego County community partners convened at Ocean Beach (OB) Elementary for the district’s

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Board Actions Summary Report for Dec. 11, 2018

03/05/2019

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Board Actions Summary Report for Jan. 8, 2019

03/05/2019

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Board Actions Summary Report for Jan. 22, 2019

03/05/2019

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Board Actions Summary Report for Feb. 5, 2019

03/05/2019

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Board Actions Summary Report for Feb. 12, 2019

03/05/2019

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Board Actions Summary Report for Feb. 26, 2019

03/05/2019

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Challenger Middle School named a 2019 California Distinguished School

02/27/2019

San Diego Unified schools is proud of Challenger Middle’s designation as a 2019 Distinguished School. Winners, including Challenger Middle, represent examples of not just excellent teaching,

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Cabrillo Elementary School Celebrates Read Across America Day with the San Diego Seals Lacrosse Team

02/27/2019

WHAT: Cabrillo Elementary School is celebrating the annual Read Across America Day with Dr. Seuss and the San Diego Seals lacrosse team. Families will participate and read to their students in

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Point Loma students inspire next generation of STEM learners at Dana Middle

02/14/2019

For the second year in a row, Point Loma became the epicenter of all things science, technology, engineering and math - at least for one day. Under drizzly February skies, Dana Middle School

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Montgomery Middle students prepare to see their artwork unveiled on Linda Vista roads

02/14/2019

On Friday, March 1, 2019, students, parents, faculty and staff from Montgomery Middle STEAM Magnet School and San Diego Unified School District, together with longtime community partners

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified School District Alerts Staff and Families of Data Breach

02/13/2019

The San Diego Unified School District has alerted employees and families to an incident at San Diego Unified School District involving the security of their personal data on the district’s infor

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified + San Diego Press Club present: January ED Talks 1/28

02/13/2019

WHAT: San Diego journalists are invited to participate in a special installm

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Annual San Diego Unified School Police “True Blue Buddies” Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 14

02/12/2019

WHAT: Students from Central Elementary School will take part in a special Thanksgiving dinner with their "True Blue Buddies" School Police Officer mentors

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MEDIA ADVISORY: SuperHEROes Swoop into Franklin ElementaryMonday, Dec. 3, 7:30 a.m.

02/12/2019

SuperHEROes Swoop into Franklin Elementary to Celebrate Best Attendance for School Year

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified + San Diego Press Club present: December ED Talks Dec. 5

02/12/2019

San Diego journalists are invited to participate in a special installment of ED Talks, a casual forum hosted by the San Diego Unified School District in collaboration with the

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Student-made "Birds without Paradise" soar above Liberty Station and across U.S.-Mexico border

01/17/2019

Students benefit from education in the arts, and special art projects can connect them to the larger community and to other cultures. While discussion of the U.S.-Mexico border is dominating the

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San Diego High caps storybook football season with state championship

12/17/2018

As the young men in blue and white swarmed the field and filled the crisp, chilly air with excited shouts of celebration, there was a consensus among the coaches, players, and prep sports media in

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San Diego Unified students ready for their holiday close-up

12/13/2018

There’s something about the holiday season that shines a special spotlight on the San Diego Unified community – showcasing exceptional performing artists throughout the district.

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Board Actions Summary Report for Dec. 4, 2018

12/05/2018

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Dana Middle students go beyond the code

12/04/2018

This December 3-9, students across San Diego Unified are taking part in Computer Science Week, also known as the Hour of Code Week. For this year's Hour of Code Week, over 193,272 registered

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Three Morse High alumni make history with football championships

11/29/2018

It’s a historic year for high school football in San Diego – and for the three coaches leading their teams into regional title games this weekend.

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Board Actions Summary Report for Nov. 13, 2018

11/26/2018

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Hundreds of Students Break Ground on New Music Building at Mira Mesa High School

11/15/2018

On Tuesday, hundreds of Mira Mesa High School band students and the San Diego Unified School District celebrated the start of construction on a new music building and campus-wide improvements with a groundbreaking ceremony.

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Academic gains, student activism show schools have the power to create a #BetterSD

10/17/2018

In her 2018 State of the District speech, Superintendent Cindy Marten said the academic progress of San Diego Unified students and their work to improve the communities where they live are evidence

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified and the San Diego Press Club Present ED Talks: An education forum for journalists

10/15/2018

San Diego Unified and the San Diego Press Club Present ED Talks: An education forum for journalists

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified School District to host 2018 State of the District Address Oct. 16

10/15/2018

San Diego Unified School District Board of Education President Kevin Beiser and Superintendent Cindy Marten will deliver the annual address.

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NEWS RELEASE: Local Girl Scouts Lead Effort to Train Hundreds in Hands-Only CPR and Help Muirlands Middle School Receive Heart Safe School Accreditation

10/12/2018

SAN DIEGO: For nearly four years, members of La Jolla Girl Scout Troop 3803, Selma Hyytinen, Maggie Johnson, Natalie Saham, Allison Foerster and Amber Watt, have been raising community awareness

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Five local Girl Scouts drive efforts to train hundreds in hands-only CPR; helps Muirlands Middle School become first public school in state to garner Heart Safe School Accreditation from Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome Foundation

10/10/2018

Five local Girl Scouts drive efforts to train hundreds in hands-only CPR; helps Muirlands Middle School become first public school in state to garner Heart Safe School Accreditation from Sudden

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Board Actions Summary Report for Oct. 9, 2018

10/10/2018

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Science brought to life in new City Heights student center

10/09/2018

A 12,000-square-foot science education center opened in City Heights Sunday called the Living Lab. The center is a partnership between the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) and the Ocean Discovery Institute (ODI). The Living Lab can be used by the thousands of City Heights students in the area during and after school, SDUSD said. “Students will come here and see this facility, and they will know when they walk in the door that they can do science and they can be a scientist,” said ODI Executive Director Shara Fisler.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Hoover High School College Prep Day is Oct. 10

10/09/2018

In an effort to promote a college-going culture and expose students to college entrance exams, all Hoover students will participate in some type of college prep benchmark exam or activity

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Fletcher Elementary students, parents, staff to walk together for National Walk to School Day

10/05/2018

Students, parents, and staff from Fletcher Elementary will gather approximately one-half mile from school Tuesday morning and walk together to the campus to celebrate National Walk to School

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San Diego Unified School Choice enrollment now open

10/02/2018

Monday, October 1, marks the start of the school choice window for the 2019-20 school year at San Diego Unified School District. School Choice gives students the chance to enroll next year in magnet

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CAASPP test scores released by state for 2017

10/02/2018

SACRAMENTO: State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced today that 2018 scores for the online California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) tests in

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San Diego High student receives $100,000 scholarship from Beyonce and Jay-Z

10/02/2018

Article courtesy of KUSI. Watch and read more on KUSI. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego (BGCGSD) Club member Issac Guerrero has been named the San Diegan recipient of the $100,000 scholarship program, presented by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter. The scholarship program awards one exceptional senior high school student, with financial needs, 100K to put towards their enrollment in a college or university.

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified School District Opens 2019-20 School Choice Application Window Oct. 1; More than 10,000 area students expected to apply

09/28/2018

Monday, October 1, marks the start of the school choice window for the 2019-20 school year at San Diego Unified School District. School Choice gives students the chance to enroll next year in magnet

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Johnson Elementary Receives $5K Grant from Barona Band of Mission Indians

09/26/2018

The Barona Band of Mission Indians has awarded students and teachers at Henry C. Johnson Elementary School in San Diego a $5,000 Barona Education Grant. The grant was sponsored by California State Senator Toni Atkins. Barona Tribal Vice Chairman Ray Welch presented the $5,000 check to students and Principal Tracey Jenkins-Martin.

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Board Actions Summary Report for Sept. 25, 2018

09/26/2018

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Edison, Kimbrough and Rowan named three of nation’s healthiest schools

09/21/2018

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation released its list of “America’s Healthiest Schools” and three district schools – Edison, Kimbrough and Rowan – received the Bronze level award for their efforts to encourage students to promote healthy eating and physical activity. The three elementary schools were among a record 461 schools from 26 states that were recognized.

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Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Recounts Personal Experiences, Encourages Students to Vote in Visit to Morse High

09/21/2018

Congressman John Lewis urged a gym full of Morse High School students on Friday to vote, letting a generation largely unfamiliar with his sacrifices know he was beaten bloody while fighting for their right. “Never give up. Never give in,” Lewis said to the students. “Get registered and vote, and we must vote like we’ve never ever voted before. People gave their lives for it. Only thing I gave, I gave a little blood.” Read more in the San Diego Union Tribune.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressman John Lewis to visit Morse High School with co-creators of “March: Book One” to discuss their graphic novel

09/20/2018

Congressman John Lewis to visit Morse High School with co-creators of “March: Book One” to discuss their graphic novel WHAT: Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell will speak to Morse High students, who have read “March” in history/social studies and art classes. The first book in a trilogy, “March,” offers a vivid first-hand account of the early life of the civil rights icon, John Lewis, including his meeting Martin Luther King. Jr., the start of the Nashville Student Movement, and the non-violent efforts to stop segregation.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Johnson Elementary School to Receive $5,000 Education Grant from Barona Band of Mission Indians; State Senator Toni Atkins Nominated the School for the Opportunity to Apply

09/20/2018

Johnson Elementary School to Receive $5,000 Education Grant from Barona Band of Mission Indians; State Senator Toni Atkins Nominated the School for the Opportunity to Apply WHAT: The Barona Band of Mission Indians is awarding a $5,000 education grant to Johnson Elementary Magnet for STEM. Johnson Elementary was nominated by State Senator Toni Atkins to apply for the grant. Only applicants with the endorsement of a State Legislator are eligible to apply. WHEN: Monday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 a.m. WHERE: Johnson Elementary School, 1355 Kelton Rd., 92114

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Kearny High School dedicates new gym scoreboard to former district employee Art Hanby

09/13/2018

On the surface, it was your standard dedication ceremony for a remodeled gym -- a celebratory atmosphere with music, cheerleaders, and students.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Montgomery Middle School to Celebrate New Genius Lab and Partnership With Siemens

09/11/2018

Montgomery Middle School will officially launch its new Genius Lab, a high-tech makerspace developed with support from Siemens. The new lab is outfitted with modern modular furniture, collaborative learning

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Hoover Cluster of Schools to host community ‘Fiesta’ for families, students to showcase academic, enrichment opportunities available in Hoover Cluster

09/08/2018

Hoover Cluster of Schools to host community ‘Fiesta’ for families, students to showcase academic, enrichment opportunities available in Hoover Cluster

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Kearny High School to celebrate gym remodel; honor former district employee who gave time, money to school

09/05/2018

Media Advisory from the San Diego Unified School District, Sept. 5, 2018 Kearny High School to celebrate gym remodel; honor former district employee who gave time, money to school

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified + San Diego Press Club present: September ED Talks

09/05/2018

San Diego journalists are invited to participate in the September Ed Talks, a casual forum hosted by the San Diego Unified School District in collaboration with the San Diego Press Club. The goal is to

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Board Actions Summary Report for Sept. 5, 2018

09/05/2018

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Teacher, student being recognized by American Heart Association for student’s use of Hands-only CPR to save a life

08/29/2018

Media Advisory from the San Diego Unified School District, Aug. 29, 2018 Teacher, student being recognized by American Heart Association for student’s use of Hands-only CPR to save a life WHAT: A former Golden Hill K-8 student recently used her Hands-only CPR training to save the life of a young relative. The student received training last year from her teacher at Golden Hill, Robin Carby. Carby is receiving an award from the American Heart Association for her efforts to teach this life-saving technique (the student has chosen to be recognized privately).

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NEWS RELEASE: Public Media Release for Free and Reduced-Price Meals School Year 2018–19

08/28/2018

San Diego Unified announces its policy to serve nutritious meals every school day under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Effective July 1, 2018

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Grants from Target to help students from two elementary schools buy clothes and supplies for school

08/21/2018

In two separate events, select students from Rolando Park and Central elementary schools are receiving $100 gift cards to shop and purchase school supplies from Target, thanks to multiple

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Supt. Marten shares district goals, tips for back-to-school

08/20/2018

Cindy Marten will continue to lead the way for San Diego Unified School District after signing a four-year contract extension. With it, she has her eyes set on achieving some hefty goals.

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Local nonprofit to provide school supplies to district students

08/16/2018

A local non-profit program called “We Got Your Back Backpack Program” is getting kids ready for school. Students from five district schools, Sherman, Porter, Perkins, Kimbrough and Logan will be

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It's time to get ready to go back to school

08/15/2018

The San Diego Unified School District will open their classroom doors on Monday, August 27th this year and safety on campus is once again a top priority.

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Two district employees nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award

07/29/2018

Two San Diego Unified employees, Robbie DePerro and Moises Arellano, have been nominated for the 2018-19 National LifeChanger of the Year award.

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NEWS RELEASE: California Unveils New Method For Measuring High School Graduation Rate; San Diego Unified Maintains Top Position Among Big-City Schools

07/26/2018

San Diego Unified School District once again has the highest high school graduation rate -- and the lowest dropout rate -- among big-city school districts in California, according to results released

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Board of Education Votes to Extend Contract of Superintendent Cindy Marten

07/25/2018

San Diego Unified Board of Education Votes to Extend Contract of Superintendent Cindy Marten

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Summer Commencement Ceremony to Recognize Class of 2018 Graduates

07/24/2018

Summer Commencement Ceremony to Recognize Class of 2018 Graduates San Diego Unified is proud to congratulate more than 100 high school seniors who worked hard

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Five schools win Garden 2 Cafe Harvest Contest

07/12/2018

Challenger Middle and Kumeyaay, Miramar Ranch, Ocean Beach and Valencia Park elementary schools harvested 251 pounds of produce for their school cafeterias this year to win the Garden to Café Spring Harvest Contest.

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Board of Education approves Neighborhood School Safety and Repair measure for the fall ballot

07/11/2018

SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Unified Board of Education unanimously voted tonight to place the Neighborhood School Safety and Repair measure on the November ballot. The vote was 4-0 with Dr. Michael McQuary absent. The measure would provide $3.5 billion in funding to repair aging

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District celebrates 2018 retirees

07/10/2018

San Diego Unified recently celebrated its 2018 retirees at the annual Retiree Celebration held at the Ed Center.

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AASD recognizes ‘Distinguished Leaders’ for 2017-18

07/06/2018

Administrators from across the district have been honored for their leadership and work ethic by the Administrators Association of San Diego (AASD), the organization that represents many of San Diego Unified's managers, including principals. Honorees for 2017-18 include:

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Board Approves Budget With Added Funds for School Safety, Technology

06/27/2018

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NEWS RELEASE: Board Considers Budget With Added Funds for School Safety

06/26/2018

The San Diego Unified School District final 2018-19 budget will go before the Board of Education tonight with added funds for school safety, information technology services, and programs for homeless students.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified School District Superintendent Cindy Marten Continues Tradition of 12th Annual Student Camping Trip

06/21/2018

San Diego Unified School District Superintendent Cindy Marten Continues Tradition of 12th Annual Student Camping Trip

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Kicks-Off Summer Fun Café with Free Family Barbecue

06/19/2018

San Diego Unified Kicks-Off Summer Fun Café with Free Family Barbecue

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Hosts Free Community Education Resource Fair

06/14/2018

San Diego Unified Hosts Free Community Education Resource Fair

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Graduation Schedule 2018

06/08/2018

San Diego Unified is proud to congratulate more than 6,000 graduating high school seniors this June

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified School Police Arrest Man Suspected of Sexual Battery Against Student at Bell Middle School

06/01/2018

San Diego Unified School Police Arrest Man Suspected of Sexual Battery Against Student at Bell Middle School

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District honors top graduates at ‘Salute to Excellence’

05/31/2018

More than 80 high school seniors graduating in the top of their class were honored at the annual “Salute to Excellence” celebration at Sea World.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Students Launch “If You See Something, Say Something” Public Service Announcement Video Campaign

05/31/2018

San Diego Unified Students Launch “If You See Something, Say Something” Public Service Announcement Video Campaign

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified and San Diego Community College District Host First Ever "BE YOUR STORY" African American Post-Graduation Success Summit 2018

05/25/2018

San Diego Unified and San Diego Community College District Host First Ever "BE YOUR STORY" African American Post-Graduation Success Summit 2018

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Top One Percent of San Diego Unified High School Graduates to be Honored at 'Salute To Excellence'; Outstanding Students in Class of 2018 Honored at Annual Event

05/25/2018

Top One Percent of San Diego Unified High School Graduates to be Honored at 'Salute To Excellence'; Outstanding Students in Class of 2018 Honored at Annual Event

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Students from Morse High School Automotive Program Help Develop Paint Design for New 2018 Ford Mustang, F150 Truck; Vehicles on Display Friday at Morse

05/24/2018

Students from Morse High School Automotive Program Help Develop Paint Design for New 2018 Ford Mustang, F150 Truck; Vehicles on Display Friday at Morse WHAT: The new 2018 Ford Mustang and F-150 Truck will be on display at Morse High School, featuring a paint design that students from Morse High’s automotive program helped create.

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Point Loma High's Barbara Buchanan named ‘Classified Employee of the Year’

05/23/2018

It was a celebration that had people dancing in the aisles as the district honored the countless contributions of its classified employees at the 2018 Classified Employee of the Year event.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified to Honor 2018 Classified Employees of the Year

05/21/2018

California recognizes the important contributions of classified school employees by naming the third full week of May "Classified School Employee Week" to honor these contributions. Classified

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified College, Career & Technical Education (CCTE) Student Showcase Featuring Nick Cannon Foundation’s America’s Teen Mogul (ATM) Competition

05/17/2018

San Diego Unified College, Career & Technical Education (CCTE) Student Showcase

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San Diego Unified recognizes 2018 Teachers of the Year

05/10/2018

Georgeanne Gedney, early childhood special education teacher at Linda Vista Elementary, Sara Dickman, dance teacher at CPMA and Lynsey Littlefield, special education teacher/ASB advisor at

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NEWS RELEASE: UC San Diego Partners with San Diego Unified to Increase Arts Education Opportunities for Students

05/07/2018

UC San Diego Partners with San Diego Unified to Increase Arts Education Opportunities for Students University to help increase arts education

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified 2018 Day of the Teacher Celebration; Hundreds expected to attend the annual celebration in honor of National Teacher Day

05/04/2018

San Diego Unified 2018 Day of the Teacher Celebration; Hundreds expected to attend the annual celebration in honor of National Teacher Day

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Celebrates College Signing Day 2018 at Lincoln High School

04/30/2018

San Diego Unified Celebrates College Signing Day 2018 at Lincoln High School

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MEDIA ADVISORY: UC San Diego Partners with San Diego Unified to Create the Next Generation of San Diego Artists by Pledging $100,000 to Arts Education

04/25/2018

UC San Diego Partners with San Diego Unified to Create the Next Generation of San Diego Artists by Pledging $100,000 to Arts Education

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayor Kevin Falconer and San Diego Unified Superintendent Cindy Marten Break Ground on New Joint-Use Park at Horton Elementary School

04/23/2018

Mayor Kevin Falconer and San Diego Unified Superintendent Cindy Marten Break Ground on New Joint-Use Park at Horton Elementary School

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified + San Diego Press Club present: APRIL ED Talks: SDUSD Student Civic Leadership & Engagement

04/18/2018

San Diego journalists are invited to participate in the April Ed Talks, a casual forum hosted by the San Diego Unified School District in collaboration with the San Diego Press Club. The goal is to foster open and civilized conversations about public education.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified School District and the YMCA Initiate Local Partnership at Pacific Beach Middle School

04/17/2018

WHAT: San Diego Unified, Pacific Beach Middle School, and Beach and Bay Family YMCA will come together prior to Pacific Beach Middle School’s Back to School Night to celebrate a growing

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NEWS RELEASE: Zamorano Elementary teacher named CA Outstanding Elementary Visual Art Educator of the Year

04/16/2018

Zamorano Elementary Teacher Recognized by California Art Education Association

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Kicks off Earth Day Celebrations with Climate Action Summit

04/12/2018

San Diego Unified Kicks off Earth Day Celebrations with Climate Action Summit

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Town Hall Meetings to Discuss San Diego Unified School Board Election Process Begin Tonight

04/11/2018

WHAT: Members of the media are invited to cover meetings being held across San Diego to discuss possible changes to the election process for the San Diego Unified School District Board of

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San Diego Unified’s National Assessment Scores Increase in Reading and Mathematics

04/10/2018

Results from the 2017 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), known as the Nation’s Report Card, released today by the U.S. Department

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified’s National Assessment Scores Increase in Reading and Mathematics

04/10/2018

Results from the 2017 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), known as the Nation’s Report Card, released today by the U.S. Department of Education show San Diego Unified School

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Saluting dispatchers at San Diego Unified School Police April 8-14

04/09/2018

On duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, dispatchers with San Diego Unified School Police Department play a critical role in keeping our schools safe. During the second week in April,

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified School District, San Diego Education Association Reach Three-Year Tentative Agreement on 2018-19 Contract

04/04/2018

San Diego Unified School District, San Diego Education Association Reach Three-Year Tentative agreement on 2018-19 Contract

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Multiple elementary schools recognized under state’s Distinguished Schools Program

04/03/2018

The California Distinguished Schools Program is back after three years – and San Diego Unified schools are showing their star power more than ever.

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Visual and Performing Arts Department Announces Spotlight Award Winners

03/23/2018

The Visual and Performing Arts Department (VAPA) of the San Diego Unified School District is pleased to announce the winners of the district’s first ever, VAPA Spotlight Awards. These awards

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Offers Free Lunch and Snacks During Spring Break

03/22/2018

SAN DIEGO (March 22, 2018) – San Diego Unified School District, in partnership with the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation and a local YMCA, is offering lunch and snacks at no cost to students during spring break.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Student “Chavistas” from 22 San Diego Unified Schools Honor Cesar Chavez at 9th Annual Mañanitas Breakfast

03/22/2018

Student “Chavistas” from 22 San Diego Unified Schools Honor Cesar Chavez at 9th Annual Mañanitas Breakfast

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified to Host Press Conference with San Diego Chief of Police and San Diego District Attorney to Address Plan of Action and Consequences of Making Threats to Schools

03/21/2018

San Diego Unified to Host Press Conference with San Diego Chief of Police and San Diego District Attorney to Address Plan of Action and Consequences of

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Madison High students win statewide culinary competition

03/21/2018

With a menu that included ceviche, pork tenderloin stuffed with chorizo and cilantro pistou, and salted caramel cremeux, three Madison High School students cooked their way past 23 other teams to win the 16th annual California ProStart Cup.

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NEWS RELEASE: Serra High School threat investigation concludes with arrest

03/21/2018

San Diego Unified School Police today announced the arrest of a juvenile at Serra High School for allegedly making a threat against the school.

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Opportunity for parents, community to recognize individuals who contribute to Special Education

03/19/2018

The Special Education Above and Beyond Awards presented by the Community Advisory Committee for Special Education is an opportunity for parents, staff and the community to recognize

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Education to Employment program helps students identify career interests, connect with industry professionals

03/19/2018

Would you be drawn to Pay-Doh, building blocks or an odd looking figure made of paper cups, tin foil, paper clips and other random items? Would an empty table with the word “lead” or “mentor” draw you in? As part of the Education to Employment (E2E) program at Kearny High School, students participate in lessons like “Let Them Play,” in which they tour 15 stations like “build,” “lead” or “mentor” and they choose which lessons interest them the most. The idea is that these lessons will ultimately lead students toward a career path most suitable for them.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Kearny High School to Introduce New Facility for Education to Employment (E2E) Career Development Program

03/19/2018

Kearny High School to Introduce New Facility for Education to Employment (E2E) Career Development Program San Diego Unified School District partnerships with the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, the San Diego Workforce Partnership, and Booz Allen Hamilton help connect students with career advice and industry professionals.

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District resource teacher appointed to statewide panel for computer science education

03/16/2018

Shirley Miranda, a district resource teacher who previously taught computer science at Morse High School, was recently appointed by State Superintendent Tom Torlakson to the Computer Science

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A message from the Superintendent about students, school safety

03/15/2018

This week, millions of American students took part in peaceful demonstrations against school shootings. I attended one of these demonstrations organized by our high school students. It was

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Students participate in peaceful demonstrations to honor Parkland, Florida shooting victims

03/15/2018

Thousands of students at schools throughout San Diego Unified School District joined students nationwide in stepping out of their classrooms to honor the 17 individuals killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida in February. Students participated in a variety of activities as part of the “Enough! National School Walkout” national movement to take action around gun violence.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified, San Diego Press Club Present ED Talks-- A new education forum for journalists

03/15/2018

San Diego journalists are invited to participate in the March Ed Talks, a casual forum hosted by the San Diego Unified School District in collaboration with the San Diego Press Club. The goal is to foster

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Bird Rock Elementary students changing world, themselves one good deed at a time

03/13/2018

“Be Part of This World and Not Just in It” is the motto that Kristi Nelson’s first-grade students at Bird Rock Elementary practice each and every day. The students have taken part in community outreach efforts that include gathering school supplies for students in Houston after the floods, to gathering clothes for needy children, raising funds for endangered animals and caroling for local businesses and senior centers.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Students to Lead Positive Demonstrations in Honor of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting Victims

03/12/2018

San Diego Unified Students to Lead Positive Demonstrations in Honor of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting Victims

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified School District and City of San Diego Celebrate New Garden at Cherokee Point Elementary School

03/08/2018

San Diego Unified School District and City of San Diego Celebrate New Garden at Cherokee Point Elementary School

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified VAPA Foundation Announces 2018 Grant Recipients

03/08/2018

SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2018) - Fourteen teachers from the San Diego Unified School District have been awarded a combined $11,000 in grants to pursue artistic projects with their students – in TK through high school - thanks to the new non-profit VAPA Foundation.

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Celebrates Music in Our Schools Month with Announcement of Music Instruction in 100% of its schools

03/05/2018

San Diego Unified Celebrates Music in Our Schools Month with Announcement of Music Instruction in 100% of its schools

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Police Identify Student Suspected of Making False Threats on Social Media Against Four District Schools

02/24/2018

The San Diego Unified School District police department has identified a student who is suspected of posting false threats against four schools on social media following the tragic shooting in Parkland, Florida.

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NEWS RELEASE – San Diego Unified Students Join Julia Morgan Society and Women’s Construction Coalition for Tour of Patrick Henry High School Construction Site

02/08/2018

February 8, 2018 -- Patrick Henry High School - and the vast construction work that's underway on the campus - has served as a living classroom for students

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Serra High student receives national recognition for community service

02/06/2018

Serra High student receives national recognition for community service

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JumpStart Theatre Program coming to San Diego Unified middle schools

02/02/2018

Middle school students in the San Diego Unified School District may be one step closer to their big break.

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NEWS RELEASE: Black College Expo To Offer Opportunities for On-the-Spot College Admissions and Scholarships to San Diego Unified High School Students

02/02/2018

Black College Expo To Offer Opportunities for On-the-Spot College Admissions and Scholarships to San Diego Unified High School Students

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Middle Schools Eligible to Participate in Musical Theater Program Sponsored by La Jolla Playhouse, Educational Theatre Association

02/02/2018

San Diego, CA – Middle school students in the San Diego Unified School District may be one step closer to their big break.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified with the Government of Mexico to Offer Bi-National Students New Educational Resources

01/25/2018

WHAT: A delegation from San Diego Unified will visit schools in Mexico as part of its commitment to support bi-national students with a donation of resources aimed at bridging the educational gap for

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Hundreds of San Diego Unified Students to Become Professional Photographers for a Day

01/13/2018

WHAT: As a part of San Diego Unified’s commitment to getting students career and college ready, more than 200 students will have the opportunity to take part in Photo 360, a series of workshops

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WATCH: Montgomery Middle School Students Share Their Learning with Inspiring STEAM Showcase

01/12/2018

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Honors Commitment to Military Supports with Holiday Card Drive

12/11/2017

Help spread joy to single military members stationed in San Diego away from their families this holiday season

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Partners with SeaWorld San Diego to Offer Unique Project-Based Learning experiences and Career Pathways Options

12/11/2017

Immersive, in-park program aims to educate students about the impact humans have on animals and ocean health

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Increases Commitment to Arts Education by Launching Visual and Performing Arts Foundation

11/14/2017

SAN DIEGO (November 14, 2017) – The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education has authorized the Visual and Performing Arts Department (VAPA) to launch a new non-profit foundation

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Hosts Robotics STEM Lab Aboard USS Midway

10/26/2017

WHAT: The San Diego Unified School District in partnership with the USS Midway and Raytheon have come together to inspire students to aim for careers in the STEM fields.

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Extends Minimum-Day Schedules at Many School Sites October 25 Due to Anticipated High Temperatures

10/24/2017

The San Diego Unified School District will be implementing minimum-day schedules at many schools tomorrow, October 25, due to anticipated high temperatures, humidity and heat index. Schools on

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Implements Minimum Day Schedules at Many School Sites October 24 Due to Anticipated High Temperatures

10/23/2017

The San Diego Unified School District will be implementing minimum day schedules at many schools tomorrow, October 24, due to anticipated high temperatures, humidity and heat index. Schools on regular day schedules are expected to operate under our Hot Weather Plan guidelines

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Increases Commitment to Bilingual Education by Proposing New Dual Language Academy

10/20/2017

SAN DIEGO (October 20, 2017) – On Tuesday, October 24, the San Diego Unified School Board will consider a proposal that would increase the district’s dual language immersion program as a part of

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Press Conference to Mark Opening of the San Diego Unified 2018-19 School Choice Application Window at Newest Visual and Performing Arts Campus, and Announcement of Partnership with La Jolla Playhouse

10/02/2017

Press Conference to Mark Opening of the San Diego Unified 2018-19 School Choice Application Window at Newest Visual and Performing Arts Campus, and Announcement of Partnership with La Jolla Playhouse

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NEWS RELEASE – San Diego Unified School District Selected as a 2017 San Diego Food System Alliance EMIE Award Winner for “Love Food Not Waste” Program

09/28/2017

San Diego Unified School District has been hailed as a leader in food waste reduction by the San Diego Food System Alliance, winning the UnWasted Food Award for the “Love Food Not Waste” pilot program. The

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NEWS RELEASE – University City High School Marks Construction Milestone As Investment In Campus Transformation Continues

09/28/2017

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School Police honor cancer patients, fellow officers with commemorative markings

09/26/2017

The San Diego Unified School Police Department protects and serves more than 120,000 district students and staff on a daily basis.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Partners with Cesar Chavez Service Clubs to Host Benefit Concert for Victims of Mexico City Earthquake

09/26/2017

WHAT: Students from the San Diego Unified School District will perform in a relief concert to benefit school children in Mexico following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that caused

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Chinese Education Bureau to Visit La Jolla High School to learn about San Diego Unified’s Exemplary Academic Practices

09/25/2017

WHAT: A group of Chinese Dignitaries from San Diego’s Friendship City Huzhou, China will visit La Jolla High School on Tuesday. The visit was requested by the Vice-Mayor of Huzhou to

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NEWS RELEASE - Public Media Release for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for School Year 2017–18

09/22/2017

School Year 2017–18 - Public Media Release for Free and Reduced-Price Meals

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MEDIA ADVISORY: University City High School Marks Construction Milestone As Investment In Campus Transformation Continues

09/20/2017

University City High School Marks Construction Milestone As Investment In Campus Transformation Continues WHAT: District leaders and UCHS students will celebrate the official grand opening of recently completed Fabrication and Design program space, new athletic facilities and site improvements with a ribbon cutting ceremony before a varsity home game against Mar Vista. WHEN: Friday, September 22, 6:15 p.m. – Media tours available earlier by request.

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San Diego High’s Jaime Brown named SD County Teacher of the Year

09/18/2017

San Diego High School’s Jaime Brown was named one of five County Teachers of the Year at the 27th Annual Salute to Teachers event hosted by the San Diego County Office of Education and Cox Communications.

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NEWS RELEASE - San Diego Unified School District recognized by American Heart Association for workplace health achievement

09/15/2017

The 2017 results of the American Heart Association Workplace Health Achievement Index were announced earlier this week and San Diego Unified School District achieved Silver level recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Week with Mexican Independence Day Multi-Cultural Festivities

09/14/2017

DETAILS:The San Diego Unified School District recognizes the diversity reflected within the City of San Diego as well as its students and staff and

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NEWS RELEASE - New Report Validates Record Graduation Rate, Hard Work of Teachers and Students

09/06/2017

The San Diego Education Research Alliance (SanDERA) today published a new report that documents rising academic achievement within the San Diego Unified School District, including the highest graduation rates of any big-city district in the state.

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NEWS RELEASE - San Diego Unified condemns decision to rescind Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals 'DACA'

09/05/2017

Today, President Donald Trump acted to remove the protections afforded to thousands of immigrant students under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Wegeforth Elementary Celebrates Going Back-to-School with New Outdoor Classroom

08/24/2017

DETAILS: Wegeforth Elementary is only 1 of 2 schools in San Diego County that won the Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant. With those funds, they have constructed a beautiful garden that will be

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Celebrate the First Day of School with San Diego Unified

08/24/2017

WHAT: More than 111,000 students in the San Diego Unified School District will head back to school on August 28. Join Supt. Cindy Marten, school board members, school administrators, teachers,

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MEDIA ADVISORY: 3rd Annual San Diego Unified School Police “True Blue Buddies” Yearlong Mentorship Program Kicks-Off with Back-to-School Shopping Spree

08/23/2017

WHAT: The third annual San Diego Unified School District Police Department “True Blue Buddies” event will pair 30 deserving students from Dewey

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NEWS RELEASE: Morse High School Students Return to School With New Career Skills Thanks to Summer STEM Solar Work Experience

08/21/2017

Morse High School Students Return to School With New Career Skills Thanks to Summer STEM Solar Work Experience; Innovative STEM program gives students the opportunity to practice their leadership skills with a hands-on experience in the green energy sector San Diego, Calif., Aug. 18, 2017 – In collaboration with the Morse High School STEM team, San Diego Unified School District and OpTerra Energy Services developed a five-session summer program for students in the school’s STEM Distinction Program.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Partners with OpTerra Energy Services To Develop Innovative Summer STEM Solar Program at Morse High School

08/16/2017

WHAT: In collaboration with the Morse High School STEM team, San Diego Unified School District and OpTerra Energy Services developed a five-session summer program for students in the school’s STEM Distinction Program. This innovative, client-based integrated project based learning program

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Free Military Appreciation Event to Help Families, Children Prepare for New School Year

08/09/2017

The San Diego Unified School District serves more than 9,000 military-connected students each year. Many are new to the area and will be entering a new school in San Diego Unified on

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2017/2018 application for free and reduced-price meals now available

07/12/2017

The 2017/2018 application for free and reduced-price meals is now available online for families to complete. Families of students who attend Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and Provision 2

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Announces Participation in Annual San Diego LGBT Pride Parade

07/12/2017

SAN DIEGO (July 12, 2017) - The San Diego Unified School District, along with it’s students, teachers and stakeholders, is proud to once again participate in the San Diego Pride parade on July 15.

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NEWS RELEASE: Energy Officials and San Diego Unified Celebrate Zero Net Energy Pilot at Vista Grande Elementary School

07/07/2017

SAN DIEGO (July 7, 2017) – To mark the start of the transformation of the Vista Grande Elementary School’s main building into a zero net energy (ZNE) site, California Energy Commissioner Andrew

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified School District Superintendent Cindy Marten Continues Tradition of 11th Annual Camping with Students

06/22/2017

San Diego Unified School District Superintendent Cindy Marten Continues Tradition of 11th Annual Camping with Students

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MEDIA ADVISORY: As San Diego Unified Expands STEAM Programs; California Coast Credit Union Offers Local Teachers Free STREAM Project Funding

06/20/2017

As San Diego Unified Expands STEAM Programs; California Coast Credit Union Offers Local Teachers Free STREAM Project Funding

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Graduation Schedule 2017

06/12/2017

DETAILS: It's that time of year again - graduation day. High school Commencement ceremonies will be taking place Tuesday, June 13, and Wednesday, June 14. You are invited to cover the public high

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Why San Diego schools has to address its 'very serious' budget deficit

06/09/2017

Superintendent Cindy Marten outlines why balancing the budget and achieving fiscal stability is so important for the district, and why students and parents should be excited about the future in this commentary in the San Diego Union Tribune.

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Foster Elementary fifth-grader wins Bill Howe drawing contest

06/08/2017

Story provided by Bill Howe Plumbing The culmination of our American Heart Association & Bill Howe Sponsored Drawing Contest; Why Bill Howe has a Mission to Give Back to San Diego. When we began Bill Howe Plumbing in San Diego, we had a clear goal to include community service in our mission. We have always believed that if we were to succeed in building Bill Howe into a great company, we had to commit to giving back. San Diego and the many communities from border to border are the places where we play, raise our children, and perform work.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Invitational Mile Run for Elementary Students in Honor of Chelsea King

06/07/2017

WHAT: More than 150 elementary students from 13 San Diego schools are participating in the Chelsea King Invitational Mile. Students in grades 3-6 will compete against others in their grade level

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East Village High student’s artwork to be featured on city bus shelters in June

06/07/2017

Next time you are waiting for the bus in the City of San Diego, take a second look to your left and to your right. The colorful and innovative artwork on the bus shelters are courtesy of East Village High School junior Jon Harper, one of the three grand prize winners of the 14th Annual Laptop Scholarship Contest sponsored by MTS, Coca-Cola Refreshments of San Diego, and the San Diego County Office of Education.

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Scripps Ranch High teacher named ‘Best Local Theatre Teacher’

06/06/2017

Patrick Garcia, theater teacher at Scripps Ranch High School, was named the Best Local Theatre Teacher at the Ben Vereen Awards held recently at the Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego.

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School Police Give Porter Elementary Students a Tour of the Harbor

06/02/2017

Last week, students from Porter Elementary in the San Diego Unified Police Department's "True Blue Buddies" program were treated to a day of adventure and learning down at San Diego Harbor. As

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Eco Squad transforming Challenger Middle one tomato at a time

06/01/2017

At Challenger Middle School in San Diego Unified School District, the inspiring garden team of teachers, students, and cafeteria staff is proving that “learning-as-you-go” can yield truly magnificent results.

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Announces Selection of New Interim Principal for Lincoln High School

05/30/2017

SAN DIEGO (May 30, 2017) – The San Diego Unified School District will announce at this evening’s general board meeting that Mr. Jose Soto-Ramos has been offered the opportunity to serve as the

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MEDIA ADVISORY: 'Salute To Excellence' to Honor Top One Percent of San Diego Unified High School Grads

05/30/2017

'Salute To Excellence' to Honor Top One Percent of San Diego Unified High School Grads; Outstanding Students in Class of 2017 Honored at Annual Event

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified School District Recognized as 2017 Energy Champion for Achievements in Energy Efficiency

05/30/2017

SAN DIEGO--San Diego Gas & Electric recently presented San Diego Unified School District with a 2017 Energy Champion award for its outstanding results in energy efficiency, sustainability and conservation. San Diego Unified was lauded for its continued commitment to implementing

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San Diego Unified names Classified Employee of the Year, honors others at annual event

05/24/2017

Carolina Iglesias’ primary role at Marston Middle may be enrollment clerk, but her reach extends far beyond enrollment. Her compassion for students and willingness to step in wherever needed are

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified's College, Career & Technical Education (CCTE) Showcase Featuring Nick Cannon Foundation’s America’s Teen Mogul (ATM) Competition

05/23/2017

College, Career & Technical Education (CCTE) Showcase Featuring Nick Cannon Foundation’s America’s Teen Mogul (ATM) Competition

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified To Honor Classified Employees of the Year

05/22/2017

WHAT: California recognizes the important contributions of classified school employees by naming the third full week of May "Classified School Employee Week" to honor these

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NEWS RELEASE: Captain Michael Marquez Named New San Diego School Police Chief

05/17/2017

SAN DIEGO (May 16, 2017) - Captain Michael Marquez, a veteran San Diego School Police Captain, has been named the new San Diego School Police Chief.

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NEWS RELEASE - San Diego Unified Teacher Lay Off Notices Cut In Half

05/12/2017

San Diego Unified Teacher Lay Off Notices Cut In Half; Successful early retirement program paves way for nearly 500 pink-slipped teachers to return to school in the fall

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District honors 2017 Teachers of the Year

05/10/2017

Claudia Sanchez-Guevara, Vanessa Hart and Jean-Paul Balmat are San Diego Unified’s 2017 Teachers of the Year.

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