Passing of Measure M Statement: Superintendent Fabi Bagula, Ph.D.

2026.11.4_FINAL_SuperintendentStatementMeasureM.docx.pdf 

The passing of Measure M is a powerful expression of trust in our district and the future of our public schools. To every San Diegan who chose to invest in our neighborhood schools, thank you. We understand that this support comes with a responsibility to deliver, and we take that responsibility seriously.

San Diego’s investment will allow us to address critical repairs and modernize aging school facilities. It will also help create safe, healthy, welcoming environments where students can learn and where teachers and staff have the high-quality facilities and tools they need to support our students.

We will honor the community’s trust through thoughtful stewardship, transparency and a steadfast commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and the people who support them every day.

Fabiola Bagula, Ph.D.
Superintendent
San Diego Unified School District

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THURSDAY: SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PREPARES STUDENTS FOR UPCOMING STORM SEASON WITH EL NIÑO EXPLORER WEEK CURRICULUM

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El Niño Explorer Week Curriculum 
El Niño Explorer Week Experiment Images

MEDIA ADVISORY

THURSDAY: SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PREPARES STUDENTS FOR UPCOMING STORM SEASON WITH EL NIÑO EXPLORER WEEK CURRICULUM

WHAT: Media Availability - Observe the El Niño Explorer Week curriculum in a classroom

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, from 8:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., arrival 8:30 a.m.

WHY: San Diego Unified School District students will participate in El Niño Explorer Week, a weeklong science lesson series by the Unified Science Team. Developed for transitional kindergarten to 12^th grade, the lessons will build a community of learners around El Niño causes, regional impacts, and safety preparations in San Diego. 

El Niño Explorer Week - Daily Lesson Topics
Lesson 1 - Monday: Background and History of El Niño
Lesson 2 - Tuesday: The Life Cycle of El Niño and Thermodynamics
Lesson 3 - Wednesday: Atmospheric Rivers or Upwelling
Lesson 4 - Thursday: Compound Hazards or Impacts on Fisheries
Lesson 5 - Friday: Civic Policy and Action (High School) or Preparedness

El Niño is a recurring Pacific Ocean atmospheric pattern that can influence fall and winter weather across San Diego, increasing the likelihood of heavy rain, atmospheric rivers, flooding, and related disruptions. Bringing El Niño into the classroom helps students understand how Earth’s interconnected systems can shape conditions in their own communities and empowers them to share accurate information, prepare their families, and advocate for community readiness. Each school level is accessing curriculum specific to their grade levels.

Learn more about the curriculum at El Niño Explorer Week.

WHERE: Mission Bay High School, 2475 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
One of 10 San Diego Unified schools located in known City of San Diego flood-prone areas.

VISUALS:
The High School Life Science El Niño curriculum in action, including science interactive experiments and data science. The students will be looking at ocean water with and without nutrients, making a physical model of upwelling using density tanks, fans and food coloring, and analyzing data.
El Niño Explorer Week Experiment Images

WHO:
Sam Doerner, resource teacher for San Diego Unified’s Scripps Mesa STEAM Lab and part of the El Niño Explorer Week curriculum development team for Middle and High School
Sarah Moynes, science teacher at Mission Bay High School
Approximately 34 students

NOTE: El Niño Explorer Week will take place from Monday, Nov. 2 to Friday, Nov. 6, but teachers can share the curriculum during any other week in the school year.

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Media Contacts: Miguel Covarrubias, 619-316-4625, mcovarrubias@sandi.net; James Canning, 313-580-2845, Jcanning@sandi.net

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Superintendent Fabi Bagula’s Statement on New State Superintendent of Public Instruction

2026.11.3_FINAL_SuperintendentStatementRichardBarreraElection.docx.pdf 

I am overjoyed to congratulate Richard Barrera on his election as State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

For nearly two decades, Richard has championed students, educators, and families on the San Diego Unified School Board, leaving a lasting impact on our schools and community. Having worked alongside him for many years, I have seen firsthand his commitment to putting students first, the same principle that guides everything we do at San Diego Unified.

Our district will have a leader in Sacramento who understands the realities that schools face every day. I look forward to partnering with Richard as he works to ensure every child in California has access to a high-quality education.

Fabiola Bagula, Ph.D.
Superintendent
San Diego Unified School District

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Superintendent Fabi Bagula’s Statement on Newly Elected School Board Members: Shana Hazan & Hayden Gore

2026.11.3_FINAL_SuperintendentStatementNewlyElectedSchoolBoardMembers.docx.pdf 

I am delighted to welcome Hayden Gore to the School Board and to congratulate Trustee Shana Hazan on her reelection. Both share San Diego Unified’s commitment to putting students first, and both will play a vital role in advancing our four core goals: student wellness, literacy, math, and college and career readiness.

Throughout her time on the board, Shana has been a tireless advocate for helping every child reach their full potential. Hayden, a classroom teacher, brings firsthand insight into what teachers and students need to succeed, and that perspective will strengthen the board’s work.

Together, we will meet the challenges ahead and keep making San Diego Unified the school district of choice for families across our city.

Fabiola Bagula, Ph.D.
Superintendent
San Diego Unified School District

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San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts Dance has Youngest Cast of Students to Perform “Chronicle” as Part of The Martha Graham Dance Company’s Centennial Celebration

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MEDIA ADVISORY

SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS DANCE HAS YOUNGEST CAST OF STUDENTS TO PERFORM “CHRONICLE” AS PART OF THE MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY’S CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

WHAT: San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts Dance (SDSCPA) students will participate in the Martha Graham Dance Company’s centennial celebration during SDSCPA’s mainstage production of the reconstructed, three-section version of Graham’s powerful 1936 masterpiece, “Chronicle.” The dance majors will be the youngest cast to perform this full work. In addition, 15-year-old featured soloist Jacqueline Dombrow will step into history as the youngest dancer to perform Graham's iconic role in Spectre-1914, the opening solo. The performance will include Wallingford Riegger’s original score, Isamu Noguchi's historic set designs and Martha Graham’s original costumes.

WHEN: Next rehearsal will take place:
Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

VISUALS:
SDSCPA Martha Graham Dance Reel
Dance rehearsals

WHERE: SDSCPA’s Florence Johnson Grand Theatre, 2425 Dusk Dr, San Diego, 92139

WHO:
Mark Raines, Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) Arts Resource Teacher at SDSCPA
Approximately 22 SDSCPA dancer majors

PERFORMANCE DATES:
Thursday, Nov. 12 to Saturday, Nov. 14.

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Media Contacts: Miguel Covarrubias, 619-316-4625, mcovarrubias@sandi.net; James Canning, 313-580-2845, Jcanning@sandi.net

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