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Junot Díaz's The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao was removed from an English class at the public school. PEN America says it's part of a trend of scrubbing literature dealing with uncomfortable topics.
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The San Diego Education Association and the district reached an agreement that gives more support to special education teachers. -
The finalists are Dewey Elementary School in Point Loma, Garfield Elementary School in North Park, Nye Elementary School in Valencia Park and Sequoia Elementary in Clairemont. -
Student artists are showcasing their upbringing and future plans in a new exhibition at the Japanese Friendship Garden. -
New data from the U.S. Education Department show the extent of international gifts and contracts to colleges and universities. -
New data offers further confirmation of a crisis in the U.S. student loan portfolio, in which too many borrowers are not repaying their student loans. -
Amid an ongoing standoff between Harvard and the White House, the Defense Department said it plans to cut ties with the Ivy League — ending military training, fellowships and certificate programs. -
California’s community colleges are now giving college credit for students’ previous work experiences. The state has a goal of rapidly expanding access to these credits, though tracking progress on that goal has been difficult so far. -
Cutting back on ready-to-eat meals won't be easy, and whole milk may make a comeback. One thing that's certain: It'll be a while before the new guidelines trickle down to schools. -
The project included a transitional kindergarten and kindergarten building, an expanded grass joint-use field, a secure main campus entryway, renovated classrooms and shade shelters. -
The San Diego County District Attorney's Office is providing $25 million to implement the SDCOE HeartSpire initiative, a seven-year plan to expand student and family access to mental health, safety, wellness and educational resources.
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