Six candidates for California’s top schools job debate education policy, funding and more
The online event took place over two days, about a week after a group of hopefuls had debated in person in San Diego.
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San Diego Community College District fighting major cyberattack
The system’s four college are still open but some digital services have been disrupted.
College students are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors. But no one knows what they are
The rise of artificial intelligence is prompting college students to second-guess their career paths. Students say that picking a major that’s AI-proof feels like shooting at a moving target, as they try to prepare for a job market that is changing rapidly.
Education Department opens probe into Smith College for admitting trans women
The Department of Education has opened an investigation into Smith College, an all-women’s institution, for admitting transgender women.
Anonymous tip system started in wake of Sandy Hook shooting has fielded nearly 400,000 reports
A group formed in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting has traveled the country trying to prevent such violence from happening. Instructors with Sandy Hook Promise have taught the nonprofit’s “Say Something” program in thousands of schools in all 50 states.
Is college still worth it? Survey says yes, but …
Student debt, which has reached $1.83 trillion, continues to be a worry for high schoolers.
Charges dismissed against San Ysidro teaching assistant accused of molesting student
The charges against teaching assistant accused of molesting a child last year at Sunset Elementary School were dismissed, but a civil suit is ongoing
Student arrested at Gaza protest encampment sues UCSD and county, alleging civil rights violations
Emily Lucas, who contends she was a volunteer medic not involved in protest activity, alleges she was arrested unlawfully, denied due process and jailed in inhumane conditions.
The Presidential Physical Fitness Award is back as Trump revives annual fitness test in US schools
President Donald Trump is reviving the Presidential Physical Fitness Award as he reintroduces a competitive physical fitness test in America’s schools.
South County education task force convenes at ‘very challenging moment’
The meeting launches a formal planning process for a proposed university district that city officials have pursued for more than three decades.