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SAN DIEGO UNIFIED CELEBRATES NATIONAL LATINX HERITAGE MONTH

EDITOR NOTE: To arrange a visit to one of our schools to cover a Latinx Heritage Month event for next week, please connect with Marisa Berumen starting Monday, Sept. 14. Her contact information is below.  Thank you, James   

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SAN DIEGO UNIFIED CELEBRATES NATIONAL LATINX HERITAGE MONTH 

Board of Education to Recognize Latinx/e Heritage Month During Sept.15 Meeting with Resolution

Celebrating Culture, Identity & Belonging Supports San Diego Unified’s Commitment to Improving Student Wellness

SAN DIEGO (SEPTEMBER 10, 2026) – San Diego Unified School District is proud to recognize National Latinx/e Heritage Month, celebrating the histories, cultures, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Latino students and families are an important part of who we are at San Diego Unified. Today, more than 41,000 Hispanic and Latino students attend district-operated schools, representing approximately 44 percent of the district’s Transitional Kindergarten–12 students.

Throughout Latinx/e Heritage Month, schools across San Diego Unified will host events and activities that celebrate Hispanic and Latino cultures, traditions, history, and contributions. These celebrations also provide opportunities for students to see their identities and experiences reflected in their school communities and to learn from the diverse cultures represented throughout the district.

“This month is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions of our Latino students, families, educators, and staff,” said Superintendent Fabi Bagula, Ph.D. “But creating a sense of belonging is work that happens every day. We want our students to see themselves, their families, and their cultures valued in their schools and to know that their voices and experiences matter. To our Latino students and families: You belong here, and we are proud that you are part of San Diego Unified.”

Scheduled events include:

Date: September 15, 2026  
Time: During lunch 12pm
School / Address: Morse High School: 6905 Skyline Dr, San Diego, CA 92114
Activity/Visuals: On 9/15, Ballet Folklorico performance & Mariachi will perform during lunch to open celebrations of Latinx Heritage Month. The school will be decorated, and the library will have a section for decoration as well. Students from SHPE (students in STEM club) will also provide a presentation of Hispanic leaders in STEM.

Date: September 15, 2025
Time: 9-10:30 am
School / Address:  Crawford High School: 4191 Colts Way, San Diego, CA 92115
Activity/Visuals: 2nd annual Latino/a Heritage Month Celebration, student-led event during advisory in the theater. The event involves presentations about latino/a culture, musical and dance performances by students. Students will also have the opportunity to join the essay contest during the heritage month.

Date: October 1, 2026
Time: 2:20-3:20pm
School / Address: Innovation Middle School: 5095 Arvinels Ave, San Diego, CA 92117 Skyhawk Arena
Activity/Visuals: Hispanic & LatinX Cultural Fair. Families & neighborhood schools are invited. There will be performers, families are offered a vendor spot and ASB will sell items to fundraise. Madison HS will be joining in as well. More details to follow.

Date: October 15, 2026
Time: 5-6:30pm
School / Address: Carver Elementary: 3251 Juanita St, San Diego, CA 92105  
Activity/Visuals: Nuestra Cultura event will happen on campus. Hoover High School Mariachi will perform. Friends from Oak Park Library will attend for poetry and storytelling. Families will bring food, games and toys based on their family culture. There will also be a lotteria table. A passport will be handed out to students to get stamped at each table they visit. At the end, once the passport is filled out, they will be entered in a raffle to win a big prize.

Date: October 17, 2026 
Time: 1-3pm
School / Address: Dia de los muertos - Old Town San Diego
Activity/Visuals: San Diego Unified students will attend the family day of Dia de los Muertos in Old Town that will feature student artwork for the holiday. 

Creating that sense of belonging is at the heart of San Diego Unified’s work. When students feel connected to their school, supported by caring adults, and proud of who they are, they are better positioned to learn, grow, and succeed.

The district continues to foster school communities where students see themselves, their families, cultures, languages, and experiences valued and where families are welcomed as important partners in their children’s education.

San Diego Unified welcomes families looking for a high-quality education in a school community where students can feel connected, supported, and proud of who they are. Across 175 school options serving students from Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade, San Diego Unified educators are committed to high-quality learning, welcoming and inclusive school communities, and strong support systems that help students develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills to pursue their goals. 

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42 SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOLS NAMED AMERICA’S HEALTHIEST SCHOOLS FOR 2026

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42 SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOLS NAMED AMERICA’S HEALTHIEST SCHOOLS FOR 2026

Five Schools Earn Prestigious All-Star Recognition, Reflecting District’s Commitment to Improving Student Wellness

 

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 27, 2026) – Forty-two schools across the San Diego Unified School District have been recognized as America’s Healthiest Schools, a national distinction sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and presented by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. The recognition honors schools that are leading the way in supporting the physical, mental, and social-emotional well-being of students, staff, and families.

Five San Diego Unified schools—Birdrock Elementary, Edison Elementary, Horton Elementary, Normal Heights Elementary, and Rowan Elementary—earned the top All-Star distinction, awarded to schools that excel in all nine topic areas measured by the program.

The 2026 recognition builds on San Diego Unified’s ongoing efforts to take a whole-child approach to education. Through its Student Achievement Goals, the district has identified improving student wellness as its top priority, recognizing that academic achievement and student well-being are deeply connected.

“Student wellness is the foundation for everything we want our students to achieve,” said Dr. Fabi Bagula, Superintendent of San Diego Unified School District. “When students feel physically and emotionally well, when they know they belong and have caring adults supporting them, they are better prepared to learn and reach their full potential. Having 42 schools recognized nationally as America's Healthiest Schools is a testament to the educators, staff, students, families, and community partners who make wellness part of how we support children every day.”

America’s Healthiest Schools is one of the nation’s longest-running recognition programs honoring schools for creating healthier learning environments. Schools are evaluated across nine categories, including nutrition and food access, physical activity, staff well-being, social-emotional climate, and family engagement.

For Carver Elementary School, the 2026 recognition marks the school’s second time being named one of America’s Healthiest Schools.

“Receiving this recognition for the first time is an incredible accomplishment for our entire Carver Elementary community,” said Elba Vera, Principal, Carver Elementary. “Our students, staff, and families have worked together to make wellness part of our school culture. We want every student to feel healthy, connected, supported, and excited to come to school each day, and this recognition inspires us to continue building on that work.”

At Carver Elementary, wellness extends beyond the classroom. Through the Carver Coyote Wellness Program, students participate in before- and after-school Running Club, minimum-day obstacle courses, and monthly wellness challenges—creating fun, engaging opportunities for students to stay active, connect with one another, and build healthy habits.

San Diego Unified’s 2026 America’s Healthiest Schools Honorees:

• Adams Elementary School • Carver Elementary School • Chavez Elementary School • Golden Hill K-8 School • Grant K-8 School • La Jolla Elementary School • Morse High School • Ocean Beach Elementary School  • Pacific Beach Elementary School  • San Diego High School • Scripps Ranch High School • Wangenheim Middle School • Horton Elementary School (All Star)  • Normal Heights Elementary School (All Star) • Edison Elementary School (All Star)  • Field Elementary School • Fletcher Elementary School • Lafayette Elementary School • Rowan Elementary School (All Star) • Mission Bay High School • Mt Everest Academy • Angier Elementary School • Canyon Hills High School • John Muir Language Academy TK-8 • Pacific Beach Middle School

• Bell Middle School • Bird Rock Elementary School (All Star)  • Wilson Middle School • Challenger Middle School • De Portola Middle School  • E.B. Scripps Elementary School • Farb Middle School  • Garfield High School • Garfield Elementary School • Hage Elementary School • Hickman Elementary School • Mira Mesa High School  • Miramar Ranch Elementary School • Rolando Park Elementary School  • Roosevelt Middle School • TRACE Alternative School • San Diego Metropolitan Regional & Technical High School

 

To learn more about the Kaiser Permanente-sponsored America’s Healthiest Schools program and view the full list of honorees, visit America’s Healthiest Schools.

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James Canning (He/Him) Executive Director Strategic Communications & Information San Diego Unified School District   Mobile: 313-580-2845 Office: 619-725-5578 Email: Jcanning@sandi.net   4100 Normal Street San Diego, CA 92103   www.sandiegounified.org

 

 

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PARTNERS WITH INDEPENDENT RESEARCH INSTITUTE TO GUIDE LEARNER-CENTERED TECHNOLOGY USE

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SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PARTNERS WITH INDEPENDENT RESEARCH INSTITUTE TO GUIDE LEARNER-CENTERED TECHNOLOGY USE

Board-Approved Partnership Brings Scientific Expertise and Evidence-Based Practices to District’s Continued Work to Support Student Learning, Safety and Wellness 

 

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 25, 2026) – The San Diego Unified Board of Education approved a contract with Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development, an independent, nonpartisan organization that will provide scientific expertise and objective, evidence-based guidance as the district continues implementing its Learner-Centered Technology Use initiative.

 

The Institute will review San Diego Unified’s existing policies, practices, administrative guidance, instructional practices, and technology-related processes to help ensure they reflect current research on digital media and child development and align with the goals of the district’s Learner-Centered Technology Use Resolution.

 

The partnership marks the next phase of a year-long district effort to ensure technology is used purposefully to support diverse learning needs while reducing unnecessary digital media consumption and creating more opportunities for meaningful human interaction, creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking.

 

“We have been clear from the beginning that our decisions about technology must be centered on what is best for students and based on what the research tells us about how children learn and develop," said Dr. Fabi Bagula, Superintendent of San Diego Unified School District.“This partnership gives us access to independent scientific expertise as we take a thoughtful look at how technology is being used across our schools. Technology will continue to be an important educational tool, but we want to make sure it is used with purpose, in ways that strengthen learning, relationships, student wellness, and healthy development.”

 

Under the agreement, Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development will serve as an independent, nonpartisan scientific advisor to San Diego

Unified and provide:

• Scientific and technical expertise to support implementation of the district’s Learner-Centered Technology Use Resolution.
• Research translation to help district leaders understand and apply current scientific evidence related to digital media, technology use, learning, and child development.
• Review of existing district policies, practices, and guidance related to technology use to assess alignment with current research and the goals of the resolution.
• Technical consultation as the district develops developmentally appropriate, learner-centered technology guidance.
• Stakeholder engagement support as the district collaborates with students, educators, families, advisory groups, and community partners.
• Implementation assistance to help translate recommendations and research into practical guidance for schools and classrooms.

 

“Schools around the country are grappling with how to ensure children learn, create, connect, and thrive in today’s digital world,” said Kris Perry, Executive Director of Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development. “We are proud to partner with the San Diego Unified School District to put evidence and child development at the center of those decisions, while also developing practical approaches that work for students, educators, and families.”

 

The partnership builds upon changes San Diego Unified implemented at the start of the 2026–27 school year as part of the first phase of its learner-centered approach to technology. 

 

Beginning August 10, the district:

• Prohibited video-streaming platforms, such as YouTube, on district-issued 1:1 devices unless enabled by educators to support specific instructional activities.
• Prohibited non-instructional gaming platforms on district-issued devices.
• Removed computer carts from Transitional Kindergarten classrooms, while continuing to ensure appropriate technology access for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 Plans, and/or linguistic needs.

 

These changes follow the district’s implementation of its Phone-Free School Day policy and are part of a broader effort to reduce unnecessary distractions and excessive digital media use while ensuring technology remains available when it meaningfully supports teaching and learning.

 

The Learner-Centered Technology initiative supports San Diego Unified’s four Goals for Student Achievement: improving student wellness, increasing communication skills and literacy achievement, increasing problem-solving skills and mathematics achievement, and increasing college and career readiness, by ensuring technology enhances, rather than distracts from, the student learning experience.

 

As a next step in this work, San Diego Unified is forming a Learning-Centered Technology Use Committee that will bring together educators, families, students, researchers, and community partners to help develop recommendations and developmentally appropriate guidance for technology use across grade levels.

 

Visit www.SanDiegoUnified.org/LearnerCenteredTechnology to learn more. 

 

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James Canning (He/Him) Executive Director Strategic Communications & Information San Diego Unified School District   Mobile: 313-580-2845 Office: 619-725-5578 Email: Jcanning@sandi.net   4100 Normal Street San Diego, CA 92103   www.sandiegounified.org

 

 

Superintendent Bagula’s Leadership Affirmed with Evaluation by San Diego Unified’s Board of Education

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Superintendent Bagula’s Leadership Affirmed with Evaluation by San Diego Unified’s Board of Education 

Trustees Credit District’s Continued Improvements in Student Achievement, Wellness, and Future Readiness to Dr. Fabi Bagula Student-Focused Leadership Approach  

 

SAN DIEGO (August 25, 2026) – Following its annual evaluation of Dr. Fabi Bagula, the Superintendent of San Diego Unified School District, the Board of Education has extended her contract, affirming its confidence in her leadership and commitment to advancing student achievement, educational equity, fiscal responsibility, and organizational excellence.

 

Superintendent Bagula since becoming the lead Administrator of the second-largest school district in California in September 2024 has guided San Diego Unified through a period of innovation, collaboration, and measurable progress, while maintaining a clear focus on ensuring all student graduates are prepared for college, career, and life.

 

"Superintendent Bagula has demonstrated exceptional leadership through her unwavering focus on students, meaningful engagement with staff and families, and commitment to continuous improvement," said Richard Barrera, President of the San Diego Unified Board of Education. "The Board's decision to extend her contract reflects our confidence in her vision, her leadership team, and the strong momentum that is moving San Diego Unified forward."

 

Advancing Student Success

Since taking the helm, Superintendent Bagula has championed initiatives designed to strengthen academic achievement, increase supports for students and families, build community partnerships, and improve organizational effectiveness. Some of the accomplishments the Board of Education highlighted in their evaluation of Superintendent Bagula include:  

• “Dr. Bagula has continued to demonstrate commendable initiative in fostering a culture of transparency, trust, and continuous improvement districtwide. She continues to infuse thoughtful, research-based steps to strengthen organizational culture, combining use of data and trusting relationships to drive improvements in student wellness and achievement.” 
• “Dr. Bagula’s leadership decisions are grounded in a clear focus on student outcomes and the strategic use of data to inform practice and monitor outcomes. These efforts reflect alignment with the district’s vision and represent a key step toward data-informed decision-making.”  
• “Dr. Bagula has taken important steps to address fiscal sustainability, as demonstrated by a balanced 2026-27 district budget.” 
• “Dr. Bagula has prioritized the implementation of essential safety measures on and around school campuses, proactively meeting with City of San Diego leaders including the mayor and council persons regarding school safety needs districtwide.”
• “We look forward to our continued work with Dr. Bagula, and are confident that under her leadership the San Diego Unified School District will continue to provide the experiences and outcomes worthy of our students.”  

 

Districtwide Accomplishments during the 2025-26 School Year included:

Student Wellness

• Expanded wellness centers that collectively served more than 19,000 students.
• Supported over 315,000 student health office visits, with 84% of students returning to class without requiring additional medical attention.
• Conducted approximately 45,000 vision screenings and 45,000 hearing screenings.
• Supported 36 schools recognized nationally with the 2025 America's Healthiest Schools Award.

 

Literacy

• Districtwide English Language Arts performance increased by 5.2 points according to the 2025 California School Dashboard (updated numbers expected later in 2026). 
• Students performed 12.4 points above the state standard in English Language Arts according to the 2025 California School Dashboard (updated numbers expected later in 2026).
• Significant growth among Latino students, English Learners, and Students with Disabilities helped narrow longstanding achievement gaps.

 

Mathematics

• Successful implementation of Eureka Math in elementary grades.
• Student proficiency increased to 45.3% meeting or exceeding standards in mathematics according to the 2025 California School Dashboard (updated numbers expected later in 2026).
• Mathematics Distance From Standard improved by 4.6 points, reflecting stronger progress toward grade-level expectations according to the 2025 California School Dashboard (updated numbers expected later in 2026). 

 

College & Career Readiness

• Achieved the highest graduation rate in District history at a projected 91%.
• Approximately 71.4% of graduates met California's College and Career Readiness Indicator according to the 2025 California School Dashboard (updated numbers expected later in 2026).
• Ranked second in California for FAFSA/CADAA completion, with a completion rate of 78.4%.

 

Building on the Momentum

As San Diego Unified enters the 2026-27 school year, Superintendent Bagula's leadership will continue to focus on four key priorities: Student Wellness, Literacy, Mathematics, and College & Career Readiness, while maintaining fiscal responsibility and strong stewardship of public resources.

 

Student Wellness

San Diego Unified will:

• Launch information campaigns promoting healthy sleep, hydration, and physical activity.
• Improve student access to nutritious meals and reduce wait times during meal service.
• Increase connections to community-based resources supporting student well-being.
• Continue expanding coordinated supports that help students remain healthy, connected, and ready to learn.

 

Literacy

San Diego Unified will:

• Implement a new preschool curriculum focused on early language and literacy development.
• Expand professional learning aligned with the Science of Reading.
• Prepare educators for the implementation of a new reading curriculum in 2027-28.
• Continue accelerating literacy achievement while closing opportunity gaps.

 

Mathematics

San Diego Unified will:

• Strengthen mathematical fluency and student discourse across classrooms.
• Relaunch the 6th-grade mathematics program with enhanced blended learning and hands-on experiences.
• Launch a High School Math Lead Program focused on real-world and project-based learning.
• Continue building students' confidence and success in mathematics.

 

College & Career Readiness

San Diego Unified will:

• Strengthen implementation and alignment of College & Career Readiness curriculum in grades 6-12.
• Expand internships, apprenticeships, and job-shadow opportunities.
• Increase access to pathways connecting students to higher education and workforce opportunities.
• Provide additional tools and resources for students and families planning for postsecondary success.

 

In addition, the District will continue prioritizing fiscal responsibility by centering students and classrooms in budget decisions, improving organizational efficiency, and advocating at the state and federal levels of government aggressively for the resources students need and deserve.

 

"I am deeply grateful to the Board of Education for its trust, partnership, and continued confidence in our collective work on behalf of students," said Superintendent Dr. Fabi Bagula. "Most importantly, I want to thank our wonderful teachers, school leaders, support professionals, classified employees, and central office staff whose dedication has made every accomplishment possible. 

 

“Over the last two years, we have strengthened systems, expanded opportunities, improved outcomes, and deepened our commitment to serving every student. While I am proud of what we have achieved together, I am even more inspired by what lies ahead. Together, we will continue building a school district where every student feels healthy, welcomed, challenged, and fully prepared for college, career, and life."

 

To learn more about the evaluation and contract extension, click here for the details. 

 

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James Canning (He/Him) Executive Director Strategic Communications & Information San Diego Unified School District   Mobile: 313-580-2845 Office: 619-725-5578 Email: Jcanning@sandi.net   4100 Normal Street San Diego, CA 92103   www.sandiegounified.org