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Alabama is the only state where 4th-grade math scores are higher now than they were in 2019, before the pandemic. This is the story of how the state pulled it off.

My Creative Journey | Mi Viaje Creativo Final Presentation by Oscar Romo Join us on Saturday, September 21 from 3-7 p.m. during San Diego Design Week for a FREE event celebrating the culmination of Oscar Romo's 3-month "My Creative Journey/Mi Viaje Creativo" residency at the San Diego Made Factory. This event will unveil Oscar's final project—a stunning sculptural legacy map of the San Diego Promise Zone. It will be a celebration of BELONGING, showcasing community art and storytelling from within San Diego’s Promise Zone communities, and will feature live music, a fashion show, food, and drinks. Event Highlights: All Event Long: Food for purchase by Soul Sarap @soulsarap (Filipino Cuisine inspired by a Southern Kitchen) and Miguelito’s Catering Service (Tacos), open creative studios, kids creativity areas, and works on display by upcoming resident artists 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM: Latin guitar by Pablo Cantua @cantuamusic 4:30 PM - 4:50 PM: Land acknowledgment followed by a Kumeyaay dance performance 4:50 PM - 5:10 PM: Oscar Romo and the San Diego Made Factory Team speeches 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM: Latin guitar performance by Pablo Cantua @cantuamusic 5:45 PM - 6:00 PM: Fashion Show by Boss Ladie Bling Blingy @ladieblingy4 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Mix, mingle, and enjoy the community vibes Oscar Romo’s sculptural legacy map is a testament to how design can create, foster, and transform a sense of belonging and social agency. The event reflects the spirit of creativity and innovation, offering inspiration while showcasing the deep-rooted connections within our community. This event is more than just an exhibition—it’s a chance to experience the true essence of BELONGING through art, music, culture, and community. We hope to see you there! _____________ Acompáñanos el sábado 21 de septiembre de 3 a 7 p.m. durante la Semana del Diseño de San Diego para un evento GRATUITO que celebra la culminación de la residencia de 3 meses de Oscar Romo, "Mi Viaje Creativo/My Creative Journey", en la San Diego Made Factory. Este evento presentará el proyecto final de Oscar: un impresionante mapa escultórico del legado de la Zona de Promesas de San Diego. Será una celebración de la PERTENENCIA, destacando el arte comunitario y las historias de las comunidades dentro de la Zona de Promesas de San Diego, con música en vivo, un desfile de moda, comida y bebidas. Aspectos destacados del evento: Durante todo el evento: Comida a la venta por Soul Sarap @soulsarap (cocina filipina inspirada en la cocina del sur) y Miguelito’s Catering Service (tacos), estudios creativos abiertos, áreas de creatividad para niños y obras en exhibición de los próximos artistas residents. 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM: Guitarra latina por Pablo Cantua @cantuamusic 4:30 PM - 4:50 PM: Reconocimiento de la tierra seguido de una presentación de danza Kumeyaay 4:50 PM - 5:10 PM: Discursos de Oscar Romo y el equipo de la San Diego Made Factory 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM: Presentación de guitarra latina por Pablo Cantua @cantuamusic 5:45 PM - 6:00 PM: Desfile de moda por Boss Ladie Bling Blingy @ladieblingy4 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Mezcla, charla y disfruta del ambiente comunitario El mapa escultórico de legado de Oscar Romo es un testimonio de cómo el diseño puede crear, fomentar y transformar un sentido de pertenencia y agencia social. El evento refleja el espíritu de creatividad e innovación, ofreciendo inspiración y mostrando las profundas conexiones dentro de nuestra comunidad. Este evento es más que una simple exhibición: es una oportunidad para experimentar la verdadera esencia de la PERTENENCIA a través del arte, la música, la cultura y la comunidad. ¡Esperamos verte allí! San Diego Design Week on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer announced Tuesday she will immediately pursue a federal Superfund designation for the Tijuana River Valley, bypassing her colleagues after they voted to delay any formal decision.

Caitlin Cronenberg makes an impressive feature directing debut with "Humane," which refuses to fit neatly in any genre ... just like her dad.

After weeks of confusion, the Trump administration confirmed that it terminated visa records for thousands of international students because of past brushes with law enforcement, many of them minor.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been called "Trump before there was a Trump." Here's why his reshaping of Hungary's political institutions inspires U.S. conservatives.

As Los Angeles begins a slow recovery from destructive and deadly wildfires, local planners are trying to strike a balance between expediting rebuilding and public safety.

This course is designed for students who wish to improve their conversational skills. Each session will focus on dialogues and discussions in Yiddish, to help students improve their fluency. Students will expand their vocabulary with new phrases and expressions, fine-tune their pronunciation, and gain confidence using Yiddish in diverse situations. Topics will include interests and hobbies, everyday situations, culture and current events. We will use interactive activities like role-playing and debates. Additionally, students will learn Yiddish songs that will deepen their understanding of Ashkenazi culture. When: Sundays 12:30 -1:30 p.m. PT / 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 -10:30 pm in Central Europe: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2 Cost: 5 classes for $180 (early bird, if paid before December 22), $200 (regular price, if paid after December 22) Teacher: Julia Koifman Julia Koifman studied Slavic and German Studies in Berlin and Moscow, as well as Yiddish and Jewish Studies in Potsdam, Haifa, and New York. She worked at the Institute for Slavic Studies at Humboldt University and served as a tutor for Yiddish language and literature at the University of Potsdam. Her MA thesis is a comparative analysis of short stories by the Yiddish authors Rokhl Brokhes and Roze Palatnik. Julia also translates Yiddish literature into German and English. Please see our Events Calendar and Other Upcoming Events! Visit: Intermediate - Advanced Yiddish Yiddish Arts and Academics on Instagram and Facebook

El presidente Donald Trump dijo el domingo que su homóloga mexicana, Claudia Sheinbaum, rechazó su propuesta de enviar a tropas de Estados Unidos hacia México para ayudar a frenar el tráfico ilegal de drogas porque le tiene miedo a los poderosos cárteles del país.

La presidenta mexicana Claudia Sheinbaum defendió el lunes su buena relación con su par estadounidense Donald Trump y descartó que vaya a caer en un debate en los medios ante sus recurrentes declaraciones.