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Kensington parents convince city to install stop signs outside elementary school
SAN DIEGO — Parents in San Diego's Kensington neighborhood are breathing a sigh of relief after the city agreed to install stop signs outside Franklin Elementary School. It's something they had been pushing for since 2023. Last week, notices were placed at the corner of Copeland and Monroe Avenues...
SDSU student warns others above move-out overcharges
SAN DIEGO — A college student wants to warn others to double-check charges after you move out of a rental. . A third-year student at San Diego State says he was slapped with exorbitant fees after he moved out and was still receiving invoices until he asked CBS 8 to get involved.
San Diego County Educator Named California Teacher of the Year
Honored as one of five California teachers of the year, Kristen LoPrell is a high school mathematics and AP calculus teacher at Grossmont High School in the Grossmont Union High School District. Students often come to LoPrell dreading math class and leave with a new appreciation for the subject, confidence in their abilities, and a sense of belonging.
Special Report: A Parent’s Guide to San Diego Schools
Editor’s Note: Times of San Diego is privileged to share important work by other independent publishers in our region. Voice of San Diego’s 2024 Parent’s Guide to San Diego Schools helps local families make informed decisions for their child’s education. It’s one of the most authoritative school guides in San Diego County.
CSU System Sees Record Gains in Students Enrolling for Second Year in a Row
The Cal State system is seeing record enrollment gains — although it’s still short of its all-time high in 2020. For the second year in a row, more first-time, first-year students than ever are enrolling in the California State University system. Cal State also reported a 7% increase in enrollment among transfer students, a 2% increase among graduate students, and a 1% increase among continuing undergraduate students.
K-12 Reading, Math Scores Inch Upward, But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
California’s K-12 students are gradually rebounding from the pandemic, with nearly all student groups — especially low-income, Black, and Latino students — showing progress in math and English language arts, according to standardized test scores the state released Thursday. “Today’s results suggest that California’s public schools are...
Boys & Girls Club, Cox Use $25,000 Grant to Help Students Succeed
National City’s Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego and Cox have announced a $25,000 technology upgrade to the Cox Innovation Lab, which is located inside the club. The $25,000 contributed to 22 new computer stations, including tables and chairs, a 3D printer and pens, and three DoodlePads and activity tables.
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