MEDIA ADVISORY: Students Across San Diego Unified March in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

MEDIA ADVISORY

Students Across San Diego Unified March in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

SAN DIEGO – Knox Middle School will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 47th Annual MLK March. The event will feature student performances and a presentation of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech before students from across the district march around the school. 

·         What: Knox Middle School’s 47th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March will bring students and district leaders from across San Diego Unified together in a celebration of Dr. King’s life and vision. Students will march around the school in a show of strength and unity. 

·         When: Friday, Jan. 12

o    Pre-March Presentations and Performances 9-10:30 a.m. 

o    March 10:30-11:15 a.m. 

·         Where: Knox Middle School, 1098 S. 49th, San Diego, CA 92113

·         Visuals: Student presentations and performances, “I Have a Dream Speech,” Morse and Lincoln High School JROTC and JROTC Drum Corps, remarks by district representatives, student-led march  

Background – Students from several San Diego Unified schools will join together for the march and a celebration of Dr. King’s legacy. The day is the culmination of activities, including lessons about Dr. King, and the preparation of signs and banners decorated with quotes and illustrations of Dr. King’s speeches. Student performances during the pre-march program will include dance, music, and poetry.

Students from the following schools will participate in the event: Central, Chavez, Baker, Balboa, Nye, Porter, and Valencia Park elementary schools; Lewis Middle School; Lincoln and Morse high schools. 

RSVP: This opportunity is available for professional journalists. Please confirm attendance at communications@sandi.net 

Media Contact: Communications Director Maureen Magee, 619-381-7930

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Media Advisory: January ED Talks to Focus on Student Board Trustee Compensation

 

 

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

San Diego Unified + San Diego Press Club Present ED Talks

 

Respect and Compensation for Student Board of Education Trustees: Why San Diego Unified and Assemblymember Ward Advocated for a New Law 

 

January 2, 2024

 

SAN DIEGO – San Diego journalists are invited to participate in the latest installment of ED Talks, which will focus on AB 275, a new state law that goes into effect this year allowing California school districts to compensate students who are elected to a Board of Education. Learn how San Diego Unified will implement this new law that it sponsored with Assemblymember Christopher Ward (D-San Diego). Join a conversation with Assemblymember Ward; San Diego Unified officials, and Board of Education trustees, including students who advocated for the law.

 

WHEN: Friday, Jan 5, 2024

10-11 a.m. 

 

WHERE: Lincoln High School Library, Room 112– 4777 Imperial Ave. San Diego, CA 92113  Parking Map

 

WHO:  Matthew Quitoriano, Board of Education Trustee and San Diego High School student

             Blessyn Lavender Williams, Board of Education Member and Lincoln High School Student

             Richard Barrera, Board of Education Trustee

             Dr. Sharon Whitehurst-Payne, Board of Education Trustee

             Assemblymember Christopher Ward 

             District Officials   

 

VISUALS: One-on-one interview opportunities with district officials and student leaders, Assemblymember Ward, and school officials

 

BACKGROUND: ED Talks is an occasional series of forums that feature educators, community partners, and journalists who care about public education. ED Talks is hosted by the San Diego Unified School District Communications Department in collaboration with the San Diego Press Club. Professional journalists will have an opportunity to ask questions and participate in a conversation. The goal is to foster robust discussions about public education. 

 

This event is for professional journalists. Please confirm attendance in advance: communications@sandi.net. 

 

MEDIA CONTACT:  San Diego Unified Communications, Marisa Berumen: 619-847-6029

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NEWS RELEASE: Board of Education Elects Shana Hazan as New Board President, Dr. Cody Petterson as Vice President

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

Board of Education Elects Shana Hazan as New Board President, Dr. Cody Petterson as Vice President

 

December 13, 2023

San Diego - The Board of Education elected new board officers, with Shana Hazan selected as President and Dr. Cody Petterson chosen as Vice President.    

The board voted unanimously to select Hazan and Petterson as new officers during its public meeting yesterday. 

“As a trustee and the mom of two students in our schools, I am committed to ensuring all our children can reach their full potential. I am grateful to be part of such a trusting and collaborative school board and will work in partnership with my fellow trustees to set policy and shape strategy centered around students and families. I look forward to listening and learning from students, families, staff, and community partners to build a school district that sets all students up for success,” Hazan said.

The Board President presides at meetings, helps set board meeting agendas, and serves as the spokesperson for the seven-member board, which sets policy for the San Diego Unified School District. The new board officers serve one-year terms that conclude on December 10, 2024.

Hazan served as Board Vice President since she was elected to represent the northeastern swath of San Diego Unified in sub-district B last year. Dr. Petterson was also elected to the board in 2022, and represents the coastal region of sub-district C. 

Both Hazan and Petterson are graduates of San Diego Unified, and they both have children who currently attend district schools. 

Contact: Communications Director Maureen Magee, mmagee@sandi.net. 

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