Palomar, MiraCosta weigh new bachelor’s degrees under complex state rules
Schools caution new processes make immediate changes unlikely REGION — Two new laws passed by the state Legislature and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last...
Education
ACE Tutoring turns stress into success
Homework doesn’t have to end in a standoff. ACE Tutoring, a 2026 Best of North County Gold winner, helps students build academic skills, stronger habits...
Leadership changes come to San Marcos Unified schools
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Unified School District confirmed leadership changes at several schools ahead of the new academic year. Nathan Baker, who has...
San Marcos Unified ends year with $8M budget deficit
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Unified School District is closing its books for the 2025-26 school year with an $8.6 million unrestricted General Fund...
How to start writing when you’re stuck? “Writer unblock” strategies
Many graduate students spend months researching without making meaningful progress on their dissertation. Learn why over researching becomes a form of productive procrastination and discover...
North County locations offer free summer meals for families in need
REGION — School districts, city libraries and other organizations across the region are providing free summer meals for children and families in need during the...
Vista Unified school bond headed to ballot in November
VISTA — A bond measure to fund $543 million in critical school facility upgrades in the Vista Unified School District is officially going before voters...
Community colleges crack down on fake students stealing financial aid
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s community colleges have been battling fraudulent students for years, trying to prevent...
Connect to Careers links high schoolers with local professionals
ESCONDIDO — The California Center for the Arts was buzzing with conversation on Wednesday morning as teenagers from Oceanside, Escondido, and San Marcos networked with...
State renews Baypoint Prep charter after school district denial
SAN MARCOS — The California State Board of Education has agreed to renew Baypoint Preparatory Academy’s charter petition for a period of seven years, ensuring...
Leadership changes announced at SDA, Torrey Pines high schools
ENCINITAS — The San Dieguito Union High School District confirmed that Justin Conn will be the new principal at San Dieguito Academy in Encinitas beginning...
San Dieguito unveils first round of electric school buses
ENCINITAS — The San Dieguito Union High School District has added its first four electric buses to its transportation fleet, with nine more electric buses...
Why small schools feel safer for parents: The comfort for coastal communities
Across coastal North County communities like Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar and Carlsbad, many parents are drawn to small schools for their sense of safety...
San Marcos school librarians spared from cuts after community pleas
SAN MARCOS — A proposal to significantly reduce hours and cut benefits for elementary school librarians in the San Marcos Unified School District sparked fierce...
Op-Ed: Encinitas Union parents deserve a voice in grading changes
As dads of students in the Encinitas Union School District, we never imagined we’d have to defend the simple principle that parents deserve a voice...