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S.D. Helps to Kick Off Read Across America
- July 1, 2009
- By Ana Tintocalis
More than 300 San Diego County students were in Petco Park yesterday -- but not for baseball. The youngsters were there to help kick-off one of the country's largest childhood literacy campaigns called Read Across America. KPBS Education Reporter Ana Tintocalis says the focus is on what's called the summer reading loss.
Public Trust Erodes In Sweetwater School District
- June 29, 2009
- By Ana Tintocalis
The Sweetwater Union High School District is the largest high school district in California. This past year it became one of four San Diego county school districts to be placed on a federal watch list under the No Child Left Behind Act. KPBS Education Reporter Ana Tintocalis explains how Sweetwater Superintendent Jesus Gandara has come under fire for the way he's handling reforms.
Divided School Board Approves Final Budget
- June 24, 2009
- By Ana Tintocalis
A divided San Diego Unified School Board approved next year's budget yesterday. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis says some trustees believe this budget is proof layoffs aren't necessary. The others say its proof the district is headed in the wrong direction.
S.D. School Board OK's School-Library Concept
- June 24, 2009
- By Ana Tintocalis
A divided San Diego Unified School Board voted to help the City of San Diego finance a downtown main library using school bond money.
S.D. School Trustees To Consider School Library
- June 23, 2009
- By Ana Tintocalis
The San Diego Unified school board will consider today whether to use school bond money to help the City of San Diego build a downtown main library.
Experts Worry About "Summer Learning Loss"
- June 22, 2009
- By Ana Tintocalis
Summer school programs across San Diego County have been scaled back because of the state cuts to education. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis says education advocates worry about the "summer learning loss" that will result.
Carlsbad Students Cleared from Chinese Quarantine
- June 18, 2009
- By Associated Press
A school spokeswoman says a group of California students and teachers have been released after being quarantined for a week in China because some of their classmates tested positive for swine flu.
Parents Paying For Teachers Poses Problems
- June 18, 2009
- By Ana Tintocalis
School foundations are fundraising machines at campuses across San Diego Unified. But as KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis explains, their financial support of teachers is posing some problems.
S.D. Unified Balances Next Year's Budget
- June 17, 2009
- By Ana Tintocalis
The San Diego Unified school board has balanced the district's budget for next school after getting some much needed help from the state and federal government.
S.D. School Trustees Close to Finalizing Budget
- June 16, 2009
- By Ana Tintocalis
San Diego Unified school trustees inch closer today to balancing next school year's district budget. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis says closing small schools is off the list for now:
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San Diego Schools to Invest $20 Million in Downtown Library
Reporter Ana Tintacolis tells host Joanne Faryon about the San Diego Unified School Board's decision to commit millions to a charter high school in a proposed downtown library.
Education Cuts Explained
KPBS reporter Ana Tintocalis speaks with San Diego Week host Gloria Penner about San Diego Unified School District's budget cuts.
Education Photo Galleries
Most people consider a high school prom as a rite of passage. But that experience of glitz and glamour is often denied to students whose families are living in poverty. But a group of fashion-savvy women in San Diego County are trying to change that by trying to create new memories using donated dresses.
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