Archive for the ‘Education’ Category


Why does my child know Wii but not his ABCs?

By Marsha R. Dodson and Dr. Darlene V. Willis 5:34 PM November 20, 2009

Empowering Parents: How can this single mom get her son to give up his video game for other priorities?


UC Board of Regents approves 32 percent fee increase

Staff 1:40 PM November 19, 2009

Despite raucous student protests, the University of California Board of Regents voted Thursday to push UC tuition above $10,000 for the first time.


Organizing to keep the University of California system public

By Liat Krawczyk 7:53 AM November 16, 2009

Video: State funds now make up to 30 percent of the UC system’s general fund, leaving many students and faculty members concerned.


School district’s deficit grows by $1 mil

Staff 12:51 PM November 14, 2009

The San Diego Unified School District’s budget deficit for the current year has grown by another $1 million, according to a report released this week.
At the same time, the report stated that a group of employees examining district finances has uncovered nearly $34 million in potential savings. The report, called a “Budget [...]


SDSU admissions policy change criticized at community forum

By James R. Riffel 7:07 AM November 10, 2009

Those who attended the forum expressed worries that students who have worked hard for years to meet the academic requirements will be left out.


Is your child’s email address appropriate?

By Marsha R. Dodson and Dr. Darlene V. Willis 4:37 PM November 6, 2009

Empowering Parents: Should a parent feel bad about asking to change her daughter’s email address?


Celebration of life held for band director at Murrieta Valley HS

By Maggie Avants 9:54 PM November 1, 2009

Photo gallery: Hundreds gathered in the Nighthawks’ gym, wearing ribbons in the school’s colors, black and red, to honor Mr. Lorenzen.


UC A-G requirements can be earned as early 7th grade

By Marsha R. Dodson and Dr. Darlene V. Willis 1:18 PM October 30, 2009

Empowering Parents: What courses count toward University of California’s entrance requirements?


UCSD Cancer Center awarded $20 million

Staff 2:49 PM October 28, 2009

The Moores UC San Diego Cancer Center has been awarded a four-year, $20 million state grant to develop drugs that would thwart leukemia stem cells, it was announced Wednesday.
The grant was among $250 million awarded by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, which was created to oversee the allocation of $3 billion in voter-approved bond [...]


Board calls for swine flu clinics at schools

Staff 9:24 PM October 27, 2009

County health officials expected to set up H1N1 vaccination clinics at San Diego schools.

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