Archive for the ‘Education’ Category
Why does my child know Wii but not his ABCs?
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
Empowering Parents: What courses count toward University of California’s entrance requirements?
UCSD Cancer Center awarded $20 million
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
County health officials expected to set up H1N1 vaccination clinics at San Diego schools.
