MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified, School Board President to Discuss Student Safety, Plan to Address Student-led Walkout on March 14

Media Advisory from the San Diego Unified School District, Feb. 27, 2018

San Diego Unified, School Board President to Discuss Student Safety, Plan to Address Student-led Walkout on March 14

What: San Diego Unified School District and School Board President Kevin Beiser will host a press conference to discuss student safety in the wake of the recent tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, and explain the district’s plan to address the nationwide student-led walkout to protest government inaction to curb gun violence. President Beiser will also discuss the resolution he brought forth at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting demanding action from state and federal officials to reduce access to certain firearms.

 

Where: Eugene Brucker Education Center Auditorium, 4100 Normal Street, 92103

 

When: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, 4 p.m.

 

Details: Following the recent tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida where 17 students and staff were killed, school site safety is top of mind. School Board President Kevin Beiser will discuss the resolution he put forth at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting demanding elected officials work to enact stricter gun control laws.

 

Contact: Maureen Magee | Communications Director | 619-725-5578

 

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·         Closed Session Agenda—Tuesday, February 27, 2018, 3:30 p.m., Room 2249
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·         Board Meeting Agenda – Tuesday, February 27, 2018, 5:00 p.m., Ed Center Auditorium
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·         Subcommittee Meeting Agenda: ICOC Construction Subcommittee – Thursday, March 1, 2018, 4:00 p.m., PPO, Training Room A
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·         CAC: General Membership—https://www.sandiegounified.org/cac-2017-18-general-meeting-and-information; and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/2017-18-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information 

·         CTEAC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/cteac-2017-18-meeting-schedule-and-information

·         CSFC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/csfc-2018-meetings-schedule         

·         DAC: General Membership—https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2017-18-general-meeting-schedule-and-information; and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2017-18-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information  

·         DELAC: General Membership and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/delac-2017-18-meeting-schedule-and-information-0   

·         ICOC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/icoc-meeting  

·     Review of District Progress on Graduation Standards and Strategies: Committee Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/graduation-standards-strategies

 

Thank you.

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified Police Identify Student Suspected of Making False Threats on Social Media Against Four District Schools

News Release from San Diego Unified School District, Feb. 23, 2018

 

San Diego Unified Police Identify Student Suspected of Making False Threats on Social Media Against Four District Schools

 

SAN DIEGO: The San Diego Unified School District police department has identified a student who is suspected of posting false threats against four schools on social media following the tragic shooting in Parkland, Florida.

 

District police identified a seventh-grade student who attends a San Diego Unified school as the suspect two days after social media messages started appearing on Facebook and Snapchat that warned of a potential shooting at Creative Performing Media Arts Middle School, Madison High School, San Diego High School, and the School of Creative and Performing Arts.

 

School Police immediately investigated the potential threats, and quickly determined they were non-credible. However, out of an abundance of caution, School Police sent additional officers to the campuses named in the postings this week.

 

On Feb. 21, the district was made aware of an anonymous social media post, involving two schools: Madison High School and Creative Performing Media Arts Middle School. On Feb. 22, a similar message was posted that added San Diego High School and the School of Creative and Performing Arts to the list of schools.

 

The post stated, in part: “Biggest shooting in history on its way. San Diego’s on its way to join the trend. Be ready ha!” School Police determined that the threats were non-credible after interviewing the student.

 

“These types of comments are no joking matter, and they come with consequences. There are consequences in terms of student discipline, and there are consequences in terms of unnecessarily increasing anxiety and fear in the community,” said Michael Marquez, district police chief.

 

The student was apparently inspired by similar false threats of school violence posted and reposted on social media nationwide in recent days.

 

Superintendent Cindy Marten commended School Police for its ongoing commitment to keep schools safe and secure for students and teachers.

 

“The safety and security of our students is the district’s top priority. Our School Police work with educators every day to ensure that they have a safe learning environment,” Marten said. “School safety begins at home with establishing a foundation of communication with your children. Talk to your children, monitor their social media and engage in dialogue about the consequences of their words and actions.”

 

The case is still under investigation by the district, which will consider whether or not to recommend formal charges and determine disciplinary action.

 

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San Diego Unified School District media opportunities for the week of Feb. 20

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Below is the list of this week's media coverage opportunities. You are invited to cover or attend any of the following upcoming events on the campuses of the San Diego Unified School District.

 

As ALWAYS, please confirm your coverage prior to attending event.

 

Thank you.

 

San Diego Unified Communications Dept.

 

Thursday 2/22 – 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. San Diego Unified Special Student Performance of "Black Violin: Classical Boom Tour"

100 San Diego Unified students will be treated to a special performance of the "Black Violin" at the Escondido Center for Performing Arts Center. The special performance will also include a backstage tour of the arts venue, giving student a glimpse of what a career in the arts would be like. BACKGROUND "The Black Violin upends cultural and musical stereotypes, an unexpected blend of classically trained musicianship and hip-hop beats and inventiveness." – The Miami Herald. A truly unique and incredible experience, Black Violin, has been wowing audiences with their artistry, musicianship and completely original sound since they formed in 2004. The two members of Black Violin, Kev Marcus and Wil B, first started playing together in high school; Kev on the violin and Wil on the viola. After high school the two parted ways to earn musical degrees in college but quickly regrouped and began the journey that would become Black Violin. Since their first self-titled release in 2008, Black Violin not only created a new genre of music known as "Classical Hip-Hop," they bridged an enormous gap between fans of both styles. As producers and writers, the duo have worked with Kanye West, Aerosmith, Wu-Tang Clan, and the late Tom Petty. http://artcenter.org/event/black-violin/

Location: Escondido Center for the Arts, 340 North Escondido Blvd.

Media Contact: Maureen Magee 619-381-7930

On-Site Media Contact: Russ Sperling 619-571-6227

 

Friday 2/23 – 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Rosa Parks Lunar New Year Celebration

The Rosa Parks Elementary Vietnamese Parent Association will be hosting a Lunar New Year Celebration. Join students, staff and parents as they their honor their vibrant multicultural student population by celebrating the Year of the Dog. The special event will feature traditional Chinese Dragon dances and drumming, student performances and a reenactment of the Chinese Zodiac history. Festivities will take place on the Rosa Parks campus blacktop.

Location: Rosa Parks Elementary, 4510 Landis St. (92105)  

Media Contact: Maureen Magee 619-381-7930
On-Site Media Contact: Veronika Lopez-Mendez 619-992-2298

Speakers Available: Veronika Lopez-Mendez, Principal, Ms. Pam Pham-Barron, teacher and Vietnamese Parent Association representatives

 

Sunday 2/25 – 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. SDUSD + FCBEscola FREE 1^st on-the-field Soccer Clinic

FC Barcelona, through its FCBEscola Program, has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District to bring the first ever "FCBEscola" Soccer Academy to San Diego. Serving as FCBEscola's headquarters on the West Coast, San Diego Unified will be the first school district in the United States to team up with the FCBEscola program. The unique collaboration between FCBEscola and San Diego Unified will provide free one-of-a-kind soccer youth development clinics, both in-classroom and on the soccer field. The district's students will enjoy an exclusive opportunity to attend these clinics during and after school. This will be the 1^st of 7 free clinics offered exclusively to San Diego Unified School District students.

Location: Scripps Ranch High School (stadium field), 10410 Treena St, San Diego, CA 92131

Media Contact: Maureen Magee 619-381-7930
On-Site Media Contact: Stacey Seiders 949-637-2350

 

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UPDATED: MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified + San Diego Press Club present: ED Talks: A new education forum for journalists

Please note the corrected date. The ED Talk will take place Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

 

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Subject: MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified + San Diego Press Club present: ED Talks: A new education forum for journalists
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Media Advisory from the San Diego Unified School District, February 20, 2018

 

      

Present

ED Talks 

A new education forum for journalists

 

 

San Diego journalists are invited to participate in the second in a new series of casual forums hosted by the San Diego Unified School District in collaboration with the San Diego Press Club. The goal is to foster open and civilized conversations about public education.

 

Each forum will feature an educator, administrator, elected official or special guest, who will make opening remarks. Professional journalists will have an opportunity to ask questions and participate in on-the-record discussions. This month's ED Talk will feature San Diego Unified's Chief Business Officer, Greg Ottinger.

 

WHO: Chief Business Officer Greg Ottinger

 

WHEN: Wednesday, Thursday, February 22, 2018  9 a.m.

 

WHERE: Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (Please check in at the Information Desk for room information)

 

This event is for credentialed journalists. Please confirm attendance in advance by replying to this email or by calling 619-725-5578.

 

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MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified + San Diego Press Club present: ED Talks: A new education forum for journalists

Media Advisory from the San Diego Unified School District, February 20, 2018

 

      

Present

ED Talks 

A new education forum for journalists

 

 

San Diego journalists are invited to participate in the second in a new series of casual forums hosted by the San Diego Unified School District in collaboration with the San Diego Press Club. The goal is to foster open and civilized conversations about public education.

Each forum will feature an educator, administrator, elected official or special guest, who will make opening remarks. Professional journalists will have an opportunity to ask questions and participate in on-the-record discussions. This month's ED Talk will feature San Diego Unified's Chief Business Officer, Greg Ottinger.

WHO: Chief Business Officer Greg Ottinger

 

WHEN: Wednesday, February 22, 2018  9 a.m.

WHERE: Eugene Brucker Education Center, 4100 Normal Street (Please check in at the Information Desk for room information)

This event is for credentialed journalists. Please confirm attendance in advance by replying to this email or by calling 619-725-5578.

 

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·         Notice of Special Meetings—Tuesday, February 20, 2018, Eugene Brucker Education Center
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·         Special Meeting Agenda: Board Governance Workshop – Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 4:30 p.m., Emergency Operations Center, Situation Room
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·         Special Closed Session Agenda—Tuesday, February 20, 2018, immediately following the Governance Workshop, Room 2249
Open and Closed Session Meeting Information:  https://www.sandiegounified.org/board-meeting-information

·         Notice of Meeting Cancellation: Charter School Facility Committee (CSFC) – Thursday, February 22, 2018
Committee Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/csfc-2018-meetings-schedule

·         Committee Meeting Agenda: District Advisory Council (DAC) for Compensatory Education Programs – Wednesday, February 21, 2018, 6:30 p.m., Ballard Parent Center
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·         Notice of Change of Location: Career Technical Education Advisory Committee (CTEAC) – Wednesday, February 21, 2018, 3:00 p.m., from CCTE Conference Room to San Diego Electrical Training Center
Committee Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/cteac-2017-18-meeting-schedule-and-information

·         Committee Meeting Agenda: Career Technical Education Advisory Committee (CTEAC) – Wednesday, February 21, 2018, 3:00 p.m., San Diego Electrical Training Center, 4575 Viewridge Ave (92123)
BoardDocs Agenda Link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=AVYVMN74A648   

·         Committee Meeting Agenda: Executive Board of the Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CAC) – Thursday, February 22, 2018, 6:30 p.m., Ed Center, Room 2249
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·         Committee Meeting Agenda: Executive Board of the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) – Thursday, February 22, 2018, 6:00 p.m., Ballard Parent Center, Room 5
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·         Audit and Finance: https://www.sandiegounified.org/audit-and-finance-committee  

·         CAC: General Membership—https://www.sandiegounified.org/cac-2017-18-general-meeting-and-information; and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/2017-18-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information 

·         CTEAC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/cteac-2017-18-meeting-schedule-and-information

·         CSFC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/csfc-2018-meetings-schedule         

·         DAC: General Membership—https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2017-18-general-meeting-schedule-and-information; and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2017-18-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information  

·         DELAC: General Membership and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/delac-2017-18-meeting-schedule-and-information-0   

·         ICOC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/icoc-meeting  

·     Review of District Progress on Graduation Standards and Strategies: Committee Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/graduation-standards-strategies

 

Thank you.

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San Diego, CA 92103-2682

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·         Notice of Committee Meeting: Review of District Progress on Graduation Standards and Strategies—Monday, February 12, 2018, 8:00 a.m., Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Situation Room, located at 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103
Committee Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/graduation-standards-strategies

·         Committee Meeting Agenda: Review of District Progress on Graduation Standards and Strategies—Monday, February 12, 2018, 8:00 a.m., Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Situation Room, located at 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103
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·         Closed Session Agenda—Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 3:30 p.m., Room 2249
Open and Closed Session Meeting Information:  https://www.sandiegounified.org/board-meeting-information

·         Regular Meeting Agenda: Board of Education—Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 5:00 p.m., Education Center, Auditorium
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·         Committee Meeting Agenda: Independent Citizens Oversight Committee (ICOC)—Thursday, February 15, 2018, 10:00 a.m., PPO, Training Room A
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·         Notice of Change of Date: ICOC Executive/Governance Subcommittee—from Thursday, September 5, 2018, to Thursday, September 12, 2018 10:00 a.m., PPO, Training Room A
Committee Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/executivegovernance-subcommittee

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·         Audit and Finance: https://www.sandiegounified.org/audit-and-finance-committee  

·         CAC: General Membership—https://www.sandiegounified.org/cac-2017-18-general-meeting-and-information; and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/2017-18-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information 

·         CTEAC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/cteac-2017-18-meeting-schedule-and-information

·         CSFC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/csfc-2017-meetings-schedule        

·         DAC: General Membership—https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2017-18-general-meeting-schedule-and-information; and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2017-18-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information  

·         DELAC: General Membership and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/delac-2017-18-meeting-schedule-and-information-0   

·         ICOC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/icoc-meeting  

 

 

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Spanish Soccer Giant Kicks Off Free Soccer Clinics for San Diego Unified Students

MEDIA ADVISORY
February 8, 2018

Spanish Soccer Giant Kicks Off Free Soccer Clinics for San Diego Unified Students
FC Barcelona and San Diego Unified join forces to bring the first-ever West Coast soccer academy to San Diego


WHAT:FC Barcelona, through its FCBEscola Program, has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District to bring the first ever "FCBEscola" Soccer Academy to San Diego. Serving as FCBEscola's headquarters on the West Coast, San Diego Unified will be the first school district in the United States to team up with the FCBEscola program.

The unique collaboration between FCBEscola and San Diego Unified will provide free one-of-a-kind soccer youth development clinics, both in-classroom and on the soccer field. The district's students will enjoy an exclusive opportunity to attend these clinics during and after school.

Members of the media are invited to cover the first of the free in-classroom clinics that will take place Friday, February 9, 2018 at Bell Middle School. FCBEscola coaches and staff will teach students the methodology, style of play and values that have made FC Barcelona one of the top soccer clubs in the world. Including, lessons on good sportsmanship, promotion of positive values such as respect, effort, ambition, teamwork, modesty and the "Barcelona way.

The second round of free soccer clinics will take place at various San Diego Unified schools in the coming months.

WHEN: Friday, February 9, 2018 10:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.

WHERE:Bell Middle School, 620 Briarwood Rd, San Diego, CA 92139

VISUALS:Student interaction with FCBEscola coaches and staff in a classroom setting.



**MUST CONFIRM COVERAGE PRIOR TO ATTENDING EVENT**

Media Inquiries: Isabella McNeil, San Diego Unified School District, 619-341-2343 Imcneil@Sandi.net<mailto:Imcneil@Sandi.net>



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·         CAC: General Membership—https://www.sandiegounified.org/cac-2017-18-general-meeting-and-information; and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/2017-18-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information 

·         CTEAC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/cteac-2017-18-meeting-schedule-and-information

·         CSFC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/csfc-2017-meetings-schedule        

·         DAC: General Membership—https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2017-18-general-meeting-schedule-and-information; and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2017-18-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information  

·         DELAC: General Membership and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/delac-2017-18-meeting-schedule-and-information-0   

·         ICOC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/icoc-meeting  

 

 

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San Diego, CA 92103-2682

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·         Special Closed Session Agenda—Tuesday, February 6, 2018, 4:00 p.m., Room 2249
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·         Regular Meeting Agenda: Board of Education—Tuesday, February 6, 2018, 5:00 p.m., Education Center, Auditorium
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·         Executive Committee Meeting Agenda: District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education (DAC) Executive Board – Wednesday, February 7, 2018, 6:30 p.m., Room 2249
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·         Subcommittee Meeting Agenda: ICOC Executive/Governance Subcommittee —Wednesday, February 7, 2018, 10:00 a.m., PPO, Training Room A
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·         Executive Committee Meeting Agenda: District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Executive Board—Thursday, February 8, 2018, 6:30 p.m., Ballard Center Auditorium
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·         CAC: General Membership—https://www.sandiegounified.org/cac-2017-18-general-meeting-and-information; and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/2017-18-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information 

·         CTEAC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/cteac-2017-18-meeting-schedule-and-information

·         CSFC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/csfc-2017-meetings-schedule        

·         DAC: General Membership—https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2017-18-general-meeting-schedule-and-information; and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/dac-2017-18-executive-meeting-schedule-and-information  

·         DELAC: General Membership and Executive Board—https://www.sandiegounified.org/delac-2017-18-meeting-schedule-and-information-0   

·         ICOC: https://www.sandiegounified.org/icoc-meeting  

 

 

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News Release: San Diego Unified Middle Schools Eligible to Participate in Musical Theater Program Sponsored by La Jolla Playhouse, Educational Theatre Association

News Release from the San Diego Unified School District, Feb. 2, 2018

San Diego Unified Middle Schools Eligible to Participate in Musical Theater Program Sponsored by La Jolla Playhouse, Educational Theatre Association

San Diego, CA – Middle school students in the San Diego Unified School District may be one step closer to their big break.

 

The JumpStart Theatre Program is accepting applications from district middle schools to participate in a three-year, fully-funded musical theater program sponsored by La Jolla Playhouse and the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA).

 

Three district middle schools will be selected to participate in the program during the 2018-19 school year, giving non-theater teachers the skills, support and resources necessary to produce their campus’s first musical through a proven combination of hands-on mentoring and boot-camp style training.

 

This opportunity will expand access to the arts for many San Diego Unified students, underscoring the district’s ongoing commitment to arts education.

 

La Jolla Playhouse was chosen as one of two theater companies in the country to spearhead the national expansion of the highly successful JumpStart Theatre Program, established in 2014 by the Educational Theatre Association in Cincinnati. La Jolla Playhouse has long established itself as an advocate of arts education, through such programs as the Performing Outreach Program Tour and the Young Performers series of summer theater training programs.

 

"We are thrilled to have JumpStart Theatre come to San Diego Unified. What a terrific opportunity for our middle school students to not only have an arts experience but to develop their 21st century skills,” said San Diego Unified Superintendent Cindy Marten. “We know JumpStart Theatre will continue our vision to transform lives through the arts. Thank you to our great local community partner, La Jolla Playhouse, and to the Educational Theatre Association."

 

The application is open to all San Diego Unified middle schools. Applications are due Feb. 23. Selection criteria includes the commitment of a minimum of three educators from each school who will remain dedicated to the program for the duration. Previous theater experience is not required. Schools will be mentored by La Jolla Playhouse teaching artists throughout the entire program with the goal of building a sustainable, long-term musical theatre curriculum.

 

"We are honored to be one of the inaugural regional partners for EdTA’s JumpStart Theatre program. La Jolla Playhouse is known for – and deeply committed to – the development of new plays and musicals, and the JumpStart Theatre Program provides a terrific proven method of empowering teachers to produce musicals in their middle schools,” said La Jolla Playhouse Managing Director Michael S. Rosenberg. “The opportunity to partner with EdTA and San Diego Unified in bringing the joy of musical theater to students and teachers in our community while building life skills through participation in the arts, could not be a better fit for La Jolla Playhouse.”

 

About La Jolla Playhouse

The Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse is internationally-renowned for creating some of the most exciting and adventurous work in American theatre, through its new play development initiatives, its innovative Without Walls series, artist residencies and commissions. Currently led by Artistic Director Christopher Ashley and Managing Director Michael S. Rosenberg, the Playhouse was founded in 1947 by Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire and Mel Ferrer. La Jolla Playhouse has had 32 productions transfer to Broadway, garnering 38 Tony Awards, among them the currently-running hit musical Come From Away, along with Jersey Boys, Memphis, The Who’s Tommy, Big River, as well as Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays and the Pulitzer Prizewinning I Am My Own Wife, both fostered as part of the Playhouse’s Page To Stage Program. For more information, please visit www.LaJollaPlayhouse.org.

 

About The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA)

The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) is an international association with approximately 125,000 active members. EdTA's mission is shaping lives through theatre education: honoring student achievement in theatre; supporting teachers by providing professional development, resources, and recognition; and influencing public opinion that theatre education is essential and builds life skills. EdTA is the home of the International Thespian Society, an honorary organization established at more than 4,700 schools that has inducted more than 2.3 million theatre students since its founding in 1929. EdTA also produces the International Thespian Festival and publishes Dramatics magazine for high school theatre students, and Teaching Theatre, a journal for theatre education professionals. For more information, please visit www.schooltheatre.org.   

 

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