MEDIA ADVISORY: Exciting Opportunities at Comic-Con: San Diego Unified Educators Lead the Way in Educational Innovation

 

 

July 24, 2024 

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

Exciting Opportunities at Comic-Con: San Diego Unified Educators Lead the Way in Educational Innovation

 

For the second year in a row, San Diego Unified educators are harnessing the excitement of Comic-Con to pioneer innovative educational practices that prepare students for future success

 

WHAT: Meet San Diego Unified educators who are pushing the boundaries, empowering students to dream big and achieve their goals. San Diego Unified’s participation at Comic-Con is a testament to their commitment to providing innovative and inclusive education, ensuring every student has the tools to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

 

Panel 1: Developing Future Talent for Careers in Entertainment

Teachers will learn about San Diego's first-ever International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) registered apprenticeship program, and discover how educators, employers, and labor partners collaborate to bridge skill gaps and create sustainable career opportunities in entertainment. Featured San Diego Unified Panelist: Tom Antl, Arts, Media, and Entertainment Coordinator.

 

Date: Friday, July 26, 2024

Time: 3 - 4 p.m. 

Location: Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library

 

Panel 2: Kapow, Woosh, Zap! Engaging Students with Comics in the Classroom

Join a panel of super teachers who are revolutionizing education through comics. Discover how incorporating comics into the curriculum enhances student engagement and literacy skills. Learn about the Comic-Con Educator Book Club, which unites teachers across the region in pursuit of educational excellence and community building. Featured San Diego Unified Panelist Mick Rabin, Resource Counselor, Youth Advocacy Dept.

 

Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024

Time: 12 - 1 p.m. 

Location: Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library

 

Mick Rabin and Tom Antl are available for interviews to discuss their innovative approaches and the impact of Comic-Con on educational practices at San Diego Unified. Please confirm your coverage in advance. 

 

MEDIA CONTACT: Isabella McNeil, San Diego Unified, 619-341-2343

 

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PLEASE NOTE:

• Notice and Agenda of Special Closed Session: Board of Education – Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 1:30 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center; Room 2249, 4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103  
  • Special Closed Session Notice and Agenda: https://www.sandiegounified.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=188671820
  • Open and Closed Session Meeting Information: https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information
  • Public Testimony: https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28034363

• Committee Meeting Agenda: Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee (ICOC) for Props S/Z & Measures YY/U – Thursday, August 8, 2024, 9:00 a.m., Physical Plant Operations, 4860 Ruffner St.; San Diego, CA 92111
  • Agenda Link: https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D6YNT6616EA5
  • Committee Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/facilities_planning_and_construction/bond_programs/independent_citizens_oversight_committee/icoc_meeting
    
    
• Notice of Committee Meeting Cancellation: Charter School Facility Committee – Thursday, July 25, 2024, 11:30 p.m., Physical Plant and Operations (PPO) Center, Training Rooms A and B, located at 4860 Ruffner St., San Diego, California, 92111
  • Notice of Meeting Cancellation:  https://www.sandiegounified.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_27732394/File/Notice_CSFCMeetingCancellation_7.25.2024.pdf  
  • Committee Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/audit_and_finance_committee/overview

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NEWS RELEASE: San Diego Unified to Educate Students, Families and Teachers on Risks of Social Media for Youth

 

NEWS RELEASE 

 

San Diego Unified to Educate Students, Families and Teachers on Risks of Social Media for Youth

 

July 17, 2024

San Diego – The San Diego Unified School District will launch an initiative to raise awareness about the risks associated with social media use among children and teens under a resolution unanimously approved by the Board of Education on Tuesday.    

Proposed by Board President Shana Hazan and Vice President Dr. Cody Petterson, the resolution calls for the district to share research-backed information with students, families, and educators about the negative impacts of social media on student wellbeing and academic success. 

Throughout the 2024-25 school year, the district will issue regular notifications to students, families and educators, offering resources and information about responsible social media practices, strategies to help curb screen time, and research on the effects of social media use among children and teens.

“There is a growing body of evidence that shows our children are being seriously harmed by excessive social media use. As a school board trustee and mom of two young daughters, it was critically important to me that we take steps that lead to decreased social media consumption by students. Guided by successful public health campaigns, like the one that significantly decreased tobacco use and improved health outcomes, our new initiative aims to raise awareness about the danger of social media use on student health and wellbeing during sensitive periods of brain development,” Hazan said. “By providing ongoing education about the very real dangers associated with social media use among kids, I’m hopeful we will improve the mental health and wellbeing of our students.”    

The district will collaborate with mental health professionals and community partners on the new social media awareness initiative, which will feature content that is informed by the latest research and best practices. For example, recent reports have shown regular social media consumption among children and teens can lead to negative outcomes related to physical and mental health, sleep patterns, and bullying. 

According to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and prevention, 16 percent of U.S. high school students reported being bullied via text message or social media in 2021. Half of teenagers surveyed by Common Sense Media said they feel “addicted” to their phones, and a 2023 study by the same organization found that 97 percent of 11- to 17-year-olds use their phones during the school day. 

One of two newly elected student members of the Board of Education, Joseph Cruz, said he knows firsthand how important it is to address this issue.

“Social media is a big part of life for my generation, but many of us know it’s getting out of control. It can easily steal hours from our day and affect us way beyond the screen,” said Joseph, a senior at Morse High School. “It’s important that we learn from the research and share resources so we can help establish a healthier social media climate for everyone.”  

San Diego Unified is among several school districts nationwide engaged in litigation against social media companies, arguing that the platforms and content algorithms are harmful to children and teens, and have contributed to anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. 

“As a parent, I’m acutely aware of the power of social media both to connect our children to their peers and the world at large and to potentially harm them psychologically, developmentally, and socially,” Petterson said. “I encourage the entire community to join us as we work together to address the challenges, and opportunities, of social media.”  

MEDIA CONTACT: communications@sandi.net 

 

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MEDIA AVAILABILITY: San Diego Unified Students Hold Teach Lead Reflective Summit, Celebrate Their Summer of Student Teaching

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

San Diego Unified Students Hold Teach Lead Reflective Summit, Celebrate Their Summer of Student Teaching  

Monday, July 15, 2024

SAN DIEGO--The Teach Lead Reflective Summit, a student-led event, offers students a platform to share their experiences working as paid teaching interns this summer. During the event, students will engage in a panel discussion to reflect on their teaching and leadership development throughout the last five weeks of summer and their involvement in the Leadership Institute, where they gained skills to lead both themselves and others.

• What:  Media availability and interview opportunities. 
• When: Monday, July 15, 12:45 p.m.-2:15 p.m.  
• Where: War Memorial Building, 3325 Zoo Dr. San Diego, CA 92101

Background: 

Teach Lead is a collaborative partnership between the Franklin Covey Education Group, San Diego Unified’s Extended Learning Opportunities Department , TEACH/LEAD program, and the College Career and Technical Education Department. The program provides students with a paid teaching internship, leadership opportunities, MTS transportation pass, and two elective credits (credit acceleration) for interested high school students ages 16 and up. 

 

The program began Summer 2023 with 65 students from Mira Mesa and Canyon Hills high schools. This year, the program opened to all high school students 16 years old and up. It is a component of the  San Diego Unified’s summer-credit electives and internships to support elementary students in their summer academic program.  

This summer over 265 students participated, student-teaching five hours a day for 14 days of summer school at 19 elementary school sites. The program served as a first job for most students.

RSVP: This opportunity is available for professional journalists. Please RSVP in advance with communications@sandi.net. 

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Post Notices and Agendas

PLEASE NOTE:

• Notice of Special Meeting: Board of Education, Governance Workshop – Monday, July 15, 2024, 9:00 a.m., De Portola Middle School, Media Center
  • Special Meeting Notice: https://www.sandiegounified.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=188071376
  • Open and Closed Session Meeting Information: https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information
• Special Meeting Agenda: Board of Education, Governance Workshop – Monday, July 15, 2024, 9:00 a.m., De Portola Middle School, Media Center
  • BoardDocs Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CYHN7D5E2A15
  • Governance Workshop Public Testimony: https://sdusdboard.net/PUBCMNTSMGW07152024
• Closed Session Agenda: Board of Education— Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 3:30 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center; Room 2249, 4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103  
  • Closed Session Agenda: https://www.sandiegounified.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=188085556
  • Open and Closed Session Meeting Information: https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information
  • Closed Session Public Testimony: https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request

• Board Meeting Agenda: Board of Education – Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 5:00 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center; Auditorium, 4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103  
  • BoardDocs Agenda Link:  https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sandi/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CYHN7D5E2A15
  • Open and Closed Session Meeting Information: https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information
  • Link to YouTube Livestream: https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education   
  • Open Session Public Testimony: https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/public_testimony_request 
• Notice of Committee Meeting Cancellation: Audit and Finance Committee – Monday, July 15, 2024, 2:00 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center; Room 2249, 4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103
  • Notice of Meeting Cancellation: https://www.sandiegounified.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_27732394/File/About/Board%20of%20Education/Committees/Audit%20and%20Finance%20Committee/AuditFinance%207-15-2024%20cancel.pdf  
  • Committee Meeting Information: https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/committees/audit_and_finance_committee/overview
    
    

Please forward to staff and as appropriate, print agenda and post in a prominent publicly accessible location at your site.

 

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Martha Corrales

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Board Services Office, San Diego Unified School District

619-725-5551

mcorrales@sandi.net

 

Do the best you can until you know better.  Then when you know better, do better.  -Maya Angelou

 

 

 

NEWS RELEASE: Renewed Agreement Between San Diego Unified, San Diego State University Guarantees Admission to Qualifying Hoover High School Graduates

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

Renewed Agreement Between San Diego Unified, San Diego State University Guarantees Admission to Qualifying Hoover High School Graduates

 Partnership Extended Though the Class of 2028

 

July 11, 2024

San Diego - A ceremonial signing for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between leaders of the San Diego Unified School District and San Diego State University (SDSU) highlighted the extension of the College Avenue Compact (CAC) agreement, providing qualifying Hoover High School students guaranteed acceptance into the university through the Class of 2028.                

The CAC was officially established in 2011 as a way to promote college readiness, especially among first-generation college students. Since then, hundreds of Hoover High School students have been admitted to, and graduated from, SDSU.  

In renewing the agreement, San Diego Unified hopes to strengthen educational outreach to the Hoover High School community by reducing equity gaps through a number of pathways to SDSU.        

“The college application process can be an especially stressful time for prospective students, regardless of their academic record and accomplishments,” Deputy Superintendent Dr. Fabiola Bagula said. “The continuation of this partnership for qualifying Hoover High School students provides certainty, clarity, and calmness in knowing their hard work assures them a spot at a top-ranked university.”

To qualify for guaranteed admission to SDSU through the CAC’s traditional pathway, Hoover High School students are required to reach a number of benchmarks, including:

• Continuous Enrollment at Hoover High School from 9th to 12th grade
• Demonstration of readiness in English and math
• Satisfactory completion of A-G coursework required through California State University system
• 3.0 GPA or higher (3.2 for Class of 2028)

A complete list of CAC requirements and student pathways to SDSU can be found here.

Emily Le, a Hoover High alumna majoring in psychology and on track to graduate from SDSU in 2025, says the program helped prepare her for future success in both college and career planning. 

"Through the guaranteed admission to SDSU by CAC, I was able to find community and support from like-minded individuals during my pursuit into research,” said Le. 

Assisting Hoover High School students with resources is Avenues for Success (AFS), funded through Price Philanthropies Foundation. 

Among other services, AFS provides Hoover High School students college advising, planning and visits, financial aid support, career exploration, and workshops for students and families.

“For over 20 years, Price Philanthropies Foundation has worked together with San Diego State University and San Diego Unified School District to provide pathways to opportunity for Hoover High School students,” said Jennette Lawrence Shay, Price Philanthropies Foundation Chief Operating Officer. “Our foundation is grateful for the continued partnership with SDSU and San Diego Unified and the benefits the College Avenue Compact will provide to the next generation of Hoover High School graduates.”

Click here to view a slideshow of students who have gone through the CAC program over the years.

In renewing the agreement, SDSU leaders committed to establishing a dedicated coordinated care advisor for each Hoover High School student entering the university and to offer academic support, programming, and mentoring opportunities. 

"We take much pride in providing college access to students from our local community, and this renewal is intended to support both access and closing equity gaps,” said Stefan Hyman, San Diego State Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management. “We look forward to enrolling and graduating more students from Hoover High School in the years to come."

Media Contact: Public Information Coordinator Mike Murad, mmurad@sandi.net. 

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MEDIA ADVISORY (parking update): Ceremonial Signing of Renewed Agreement Guaranteeing Admission to SDSU for Qualifying Hoover High School Students

 

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

*Please see updated parking info below in red

 

Ceremonial Signing of Renewed Agreement Guaranteeing Admission to SDSU for Qualifying Hoover High School Students 

 

Hoover HS Graduates Gather to Celebrate Continued Partnership, Share Experiences

 

July 10, 2024

 

WHAT: Ceremonial signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the San Diego Unified School District and San Diego State University guaranteeing admission to the university for qualifying Hoover High School students through the Class of 2028, and details of updated eligibility requirements.     

 

WHEN: Thursday, July 11, 10 a.m.

 

WHERE: Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center Library 5491 Aztec Walk, San Diego, CA 92182
*Parking available in Parking Structure 7. *News vehicles with a valid SDSU media parking permit can park in faculty/staff or student spaces in Parking Structure 7. Parking in reserved, special permit (SP), or other specially-marked spaces will result in citation. Review SDSU’s media parking policy before arrival. 

 

VISUALS: Ceremonial signing of the College Avenue Compact with leaders of San Diego Unified and San Diego State; slideshow presentation on program’s history.     

 

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES: San Diego Unified leaders, SDSU Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management Stefan Hyman, Hoover High School graduates who have gone through the program, representatives from Price Philanthropies Foundation. 

 

BACKGROUND: First established for the Hoover High Class of 2011 and known as the College Avenue Compact, hundreds of Hoover graduates have secured their spot at San Diego State through the guaranteed admissions agreement. Helping those students along the way is a support program, funded by Price Philanthropies Foundation, called Avenues for Success (AFS). Among other resources, AFS offers college advising, planning and visits, financial aid support, career exploration, and workshops for students and families.    

 

CONTACT: Public Information Coordinator Mike Murad, mmurad@sandi.net. For media inquiries involving Stefan Hyman, contact SDSU Senior Media Relations Officer Rafael Avitabile, ravitabile@sdsu.edu. 

 

This event is for professional journalists. Please confirm coverage: communications@sandi.net. 

 

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Ceremonial Signing of Renewed Agreement Guaranteeing Admission to SDSU for Qualifying Hoover High School Students

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

Ceremonial Signing of Renewed Agreement Guaranteeing Admission to SDSU for Qualifying Hoover High School Students 

 

Hoover HS Graduates Gather to Celebrate Continued Partnership, Share Experiences

 

July 9, 2024

 

WHAT: Ceremonial signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the San Diego Unified School District and San Diego State University guaranteeing admission to the university for qualifying Hoover High School students through the Class of 2028, and details of updated eligibility requirements.      

 

WHEN: Thursday, July 11, 10 a.m.

 

WHERE: Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center Library 5491 Aztec Walk, San Diego, CA 92182
*Parking available in Parking Structure 7

 

VISUALS: Ceremonial signing of the College Avenue Compact with leaders of San Diego Unified and San Diego State; slideshow presentation on program’s history.     

 

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES: San Diego Unified and San Diego State leaders, Hoover High School graduates who have gone through the program, representatives from Price Philanthropies Foundation. 

 

BACKGROUND: First established for the Hoover High Class of 2011 and known as the College Avenue Compact, hundreds of Hoover graduates have secured their spot at San Diego State through the guaranteed admissions agreement. Helping those students along the way is a support program, funded by Price Philanthropies Foundation, called Avenues for Success (AFS). Just some of the resources provided by AFS include college advising, planning and visits, financial aid support, career exploration, and workshops for students and families.    

 

CONTACT: Public Information Coordinator Mike Murad, mmurad@sandi.net  

 

This event is for professional journalists. Please confirm coverage: communications@sandi.net. 

 

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PLEASE NOTE:

• Notice and Agenda of Special Closed Session: Board of Education – Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 2:30 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center; Room 2249, 4100 Normal St., San Diego, CA 92103  
  • Special Closed Session Notice and Agenda: https://www.sandiegounified.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=187204471
  • Open and Closed Session Meeting Information: https://sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/meeting_information
  • Special Closed Session Public Testimony: https://sdusdboard.net/PUBCMNTSCS07092024

 Thank you.

 

Martha Corrales

Confidential Admin Assistant II

Board Services Office, San Diego Unified School District

619-725-5551

mcorrales@sandi.net

 

Do the best you can until you know better.  Then when you know better, do better.  -Maya Angelou

 

 

 

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