Jakob McWhinney’s regional education roundup
(every other Wednesday)
The Learning Curve: San Diego Unified Takes First Step Toward Affordable Housing on its Land
When San Diego pitched its latest bond measure it specifically allocated funds to build housing on unused district lands. Exactly what a district-built project could look like still isn’t clear, but the concept of housing on district-owned land wasn’t entirely new. The district already had one housing project on the books,…
Keep readingThe Learning Curve: When School Feels Optional
One of the most frightening aspects of chronic absenteeism is just how tricky it is to reverse.
Keep readingThe Learning Curve: The Principal Who Sparked Edison’s Turnaround
When Tavga Bustani took over Edison Elementary in 2014, the school had long struggled academically. Years after her departure, her impact remains.
Keep readingThe Learning Curve: Why Teacher Misconduct Is Still a Huge Problem
We’ve covered misconduct by teachers, and how often they tend to escape with little to no consequences, for years. Many of the institutional barriers to accountability remain in place.
Keep readingThe Learning Curve: A Breakdown of this Year’s Schools Guide
Our yearly ‘A Parent’s Guide to San Diego Schools,’ is a reliable resource for parents trying to navigate the confusing world of education. Here’s a breakdown of what our latest guide offers.
Keep readingHow a Lawsuit May (Or May Not) Change How School Districts Spend Covid Money
The pandemic was a hard time for all students, but it especially hit those already struggling most. Now, California is set to mandate districts direct $2 billion of remaining Covid recovery funds toward struggling students.
Keep readingThe Learning Curve: Even When Teachers Keep Their Jobs, They May Not Keep Their School
Though less dramatic than being laid off, every year, teachers face the prospect of being moved to a different school. Here’s one new San Diego Unified teacher’s first experience with the process.
Keep readingThe Learning Curve: They’re Getting Paid, Now They Want a Full Vote.
San Diego Unified’s student board members crossed getting paid of their advocacy checklist, but now set their sights on being able to vote.
Keep readingEven After Costly Rebuild, Logan Memorial’s Suspension Issues Persist
San Diego Unified’s shiny new Logan Heights school, Logan Memorial, is still wrestling with the issues that plagued its predecessor.
Keep readingThe Learning Curve: Three Parents’ Experiences with Homeschool
The pandemic led to a rise in homeschooling and a change in why people homeschool. Here’s what three San Diego County parents had to say about why they chose to homeschool their children.
Keep readingThe Learning Curve: There’s a New Fight Over Cyber Bach Program at City College
The community college’s sparkling new bachelor’s degree faced questions from students and faculty about whether it has ties to DHS or federal immigration enforcement agencies.
Keep readingThe Learning Curve: For Native Communities, SDUSD Flag Raising Part of a Bigger Picture
Native community members say last week’s raising of the Kumeyaay-Diegueño Nation flag at San Diego Unified’s headquarters is an important step toward further embracing its indigenous students, but more work is needed.
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