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The Smarter Balanced standardized test results increased for almost every student group and every grade, in every subject.

Families are invited to come and enjoy lively storytelling, songs, and readings of some of our favorite art-inspired children’s books. Readings are at 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. inside The San Diego Museum of Art Library with entry near the Panama 66 restaurant. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Two graduate students journey into the underworld to save their professor's soul. That's the premise of R.F. Kuang's latest novel "Katabasis." Plus, we go behind-the-scenes for the Old Globe's upcoming renaissance faire musical, "Huzzah!"

For twenty years, transcenDANCE has provided equitable access to dance and performance, and holistic wraparound services, with young people and their families. At “One Dream, Twenty Years” we will mark this important milestone with an evening of celebration and performance! Join us as we gather in community with current students, alumni, staff, board members, funders, and community supporters to reflect on our past success and growth, and to build excitement for our future. 7 p.m.: Doors Open for Pre-Performance Celebration • Food and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase • Live music with Afro-Cuban band, Ritmo de Plebes! 8 p.m.: Performance and Program • Students and alumni share dance and storytelling • Videos and awards 9:15 p.m. – 11 p.m.: After Party for All • DJ and Dancing • Food and Alcoholic/Non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase • Meet the performers and celebrate with our community! transcenDANCE Youth Arts on Facebook / Instagram

Join Museum educators in creatively reusing book jackets to make fanciful lanterns. Using scissors and glue, create a beautiful paper lantern using book jackets. This workshop is inspired and led by artist Cat Chiu whose artwork "Booked" is featured in the "Conversations in Art: Dignity" exhibition on view in the Dammeyer Gallery at MOPA@SDMA now through Jan. 4, 2026. Please join us! No reservations required. All materials are provided. Free with Museum admission. Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

The number of new international students enrolling in college in the U.S. is dropping. Their losses will be felt beyond classrooms, as foreign students in particular drive scientific research and advancement. As the state with the most international students, California will likely feel the biggest impact.

Photographers and storytellers Karla Gachet and Ivan Kashinsky document cumbia music in Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and the United States.

Join Museum educators in using iPads and Adobe Express to create surreal digital collages. Learn about the process of removing the background of a photo to create a transparent PNG cutout. Layer images, texture, collage, and PNGs to build imaginative artworks. Finished collages are printed onsite and saved digitally for participants to keep. Please join us! Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Immerse yourself in culinary creativity with a wholesome cooking class focusing on the art of homemade pasta. Led by Chef Ben, attendees can master the age-old methodology of fusing simple ingredients like eggs, flour, and olive oil into pasta dough, take turns to shape their dough into various pasta typologies, and craft an authentic chunky marinara with flavor that outdoes any store-bought jar. Visit: https://www.classpop.com/cooking-classes/15151/pasta-and-marinara-from-scratch

This market is held annually to support small businesses by showcasing local crafters and artists. It's the perfect occasion for guests to purchase gifts for the holidays while supporting local businesses. Visit: https://www.niwa.org/holiday-market Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum San Diego on Instagram and Facebook