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Getting Deals Done: Delightful and curious business of educating the future

Patrick HowellAugust 27, 2021August 27, 2021

August 27, 2021August 27, 20210731

Christian W. Howell contributed to this column. Dr. Benjamin Curchill, superintendent of the Carlsbad Unified School District, has a preternatural calmness to his demeanor. Our...

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CUSD approves $6.5 million in solar projects

Steve PuterskiSeptember 5, 2019

September 5, 201901967

CARLSBAD — The significant investment for solar panels is moving forward for the Carlsbad Unified School District. During its Aug. 21 meeting, the board of...

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Stolen school bell returned after 96 years

Steve PuterskiApril 4, 2019April 8, 2019

April 4, 2019April 8, 201901051

Once upon a time, school children were shuffled to school by the ringing of a loud brass bell....

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CUSD upgrades to go in phases

Steve PuterskiDecember 28, 2018December 28, 2018

December 28, 2018December 28, 201811005

CARLSBAD — Within 10 to 12 years, every school in the Carlsbad Unified School District will have been modernized or upgraded in some way. Measure...

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Carlsbad Unified doing more with less

Steve PuterskiOctober 26, 2018October 26, 2018

October 26, 2018October 26, 20180785

On Oct. 16, Superintendent Dr. Ben Churchill presented the audience at The Westin a number of success stories and accomplishments from the past year....

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Sage Creek, CUSD’s newest ‘jewel,’ continues to shine

Steve PuterskiAugust 26, 2016August 26, 2016

August 26, 2016August 26, 20160466

Parents, students and staff are slowly filling the halls of the city’s schools....

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New CUSD Superintendent makes smooth transition

Steve PuterskiJuly 25, 2016July 22, 2016

July 25, 2016July 22, 20160493

CARLSBAD — Change can be difficult, especially when it concerns the top spot in the Carlsbad Unified School District. Former Superintendent Dr. Suzette Lovely’s tenure...