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Oceanside Unified modernizes school campuses, district buildings

Samantha NelsonOctober 14, 2025

October 14, 202501245

OCEANSIDE — Several buildings across the Oceanside Unified School District are undergoing significant renovations and reconstruction over the next few years, including multiple campuses, the...

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Op-Ed: Since when is it acceptable to harm kids’ education for personal gain?

Todd MaddisonDecember 20, 2023

December 20, 20230751

Before the pandemic, we all knew having kids attend school regularly was a good thing. To parents, it just made sense — sense that was...

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Vista Unified appoints committee to consider school consolidation

Leo PlaceApril 18, 2023

April 18, 20230836

VISTA — A nine-person committee comprised of Vista Unified School District teachers, parents, administrators and community members is beginning to form recommendations regarding the future...

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Enrollment decline prompts Vista Unified to mull school consolidation

Coast News wire servicesMarch 8, 2023March 10, 2023

March 8, 2023March 10, 20230532

VISTA — Citing a decade of declining enrollment, the Vista Unified School District asked community members this week to serve on a new committee tasked...

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14 North County schools make 2023 California Distinguished Schools list

Leo PlaceJanuary 23, 2023January 23, 2023

January 23, 2023January 23, 202301112

REGION — This year’s group of California Distinguished Schools awardees includes a slate of North County schools in the Solana Beach, Del Mar Union, Encinitas...

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New Richland Elementary campus opens to San Marcos students

Leo PlaceJanuary 10, 2023

January 10, 202301730

SAN MARCOS — Richland Elementary students returned from winter break on Monday to a brand-new school campus, which they had watched slowly become a reality...

Cities Community News Region Vista

Vista school bus routes paused due to driver shortage

Samantha NelsonAugust 18, 2022

August 18, 202201133

VISTA — The Vista Unified School District reduced its student transportation capacity just before the start of the school year due to a shortage of...

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North County schools launch universal free meal program this fall

Leo PlaceAugust 17, 2022

August 17, 20220976

REGION — All students in North San Diego County’s public and charter schools will have guaranteed access to two free meals each day beginning this...

Cities News San Marcos San Marcos Featured

San Marcos Unified begins multiyear TK expansion process this fall

Leo PlaceJuly 26, 2022July 26, 2022

July 26, 2022July 26, 202202143

SAN MARCOS — New state eligibility requirements will allow more children this fall to enter transitional kindergarten in the San Marcos Unified School District, which...

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Oceanside Unified expects first budget surplus in five years

Samantha NelsonJuly 7, 2022July 7, 2022

July 7, 2022July 7, 20220883

OCEANSIDE — Oceanside Unified School District’s budget is in the black for the first time since 2017. During a June 28 meeting, school board trustees...

Cities News San Marcos San Marcos Featured

Declining enrollment casts funding concerns for San Marcos Unified

Leo PlaceJune 28, 2022

June 28, 202201824

SAN MARCOS — A troubling downward trend in student enrollment will likely mean long-term decreases in state funding for the San Marcos Unified School District,...

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Oceanside Unified’s budget outlook improves, but enrollment issues loom

Samantha NelsonMay 19, 2022

May 19, 20220736

OCEANSIDE — Oceanside Unified School District’s latest budget report saw improvements in revenues and attendance numbers, however, a lot of uncertainty remains about the district’s...

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San Marcos Unified unveils first district Future Center

Leo PlaceApril 29, 2022April 23, 2026

April 29, 2022April 23, 202601342

SAN MARCOS — The dream of a “one-stop-shop” where high school students can prepare for their futures became a reality in the San Marcos Unified...

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‘Super Diamond’ to headline Carlsbad Educational Foundation gala

Steve PuterskiApril 18, 2022April 19, 2022

April 18, 2022April 19, 202201085

CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad Educational Foundation is hosting its first-ever gala next month, looking to expand its role as the biggest private financial supporter of the...

Cities News Region Vista

Vista Unified weighs Bobier Elementary design concepts

Jacqueline CoveyApril 15, 2022

April 15, 202201219

VISTA — Now through the end of June, subcontractors and engineers will walk the schools in the Vista Unified School District to identify problem areas...