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...
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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...
SMUSD denies charter renewal for Baypoint Prep Academy
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Unified School District has denied the renewal of a charter petition for Baypoint Preparatory Academy, which faces possible closure...
Oceanside Unified launches new grading policy
OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside Unified School District has started the new school year by implementing a grading policy that aims to prevent students who miss...
Vista educators question academic standards at continuation schools
VISTA — Major General Raymond Murray and Alta Vista high schools, two continuation institutions in the Vista Unified School District, are known for offering a...
Carlsbad Unified’s proposed ethnic studies elective draws praise, criticism
CARLSBAD — A proposed ethnic studies elective course drew both praise and criticism during a Carlsbad Unified School District board meeting Wednesday, as administrators outlined...