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CSU To Continue Online Instruction During Fall Term
- May 12
- By City News Service
There will be "limited exceptions for in-person activities that cannot be delivered virtually."
Virus Adds Obstacles To Southwestern College Program For Local Inmates
- May 12
- By Claire Trageser
Southwestern Community College's Restorative Justice program helps prison inmates and those recently released access a college education. But its work has been upended by the coronavirus pandemic.
San Diego State University To Hold Virtual Commencement Saturday
- May 11
- By City News Service
The celebration will be held at noon May 16 and can be viewed via livestream at SDSU website or Facebook page.
San Diego Community Colleges Prepare To Continue Online Classes Through Fall
- May 8
- By City News Service
The district will make an effort to allow some exceptions for classes such as science, clinical and career-technical labs, classes for first responders and others which are challenging to offer entirely online. In those cases, however, social distancing and other health protocols would need to be closely followed.
Top Teachers Celebrated By San Diego Unified Amid Coronavirus Disruption
- May 7
- By Bennett Lacy
Honoring teachers for their dedication amid the coronavirus disruption, the San Diego Unified School District announced its elementary, middle, and high school teachers of the year.
Even With Mass Coronavirus Testing, UC San Diego Officials Are Cautious About Fall Opening
- May 7
- By Joe Hong
The university this week claimed to be the first in the nation to announce a plan to test all students, teachers and staff. But the expert in charge of the program emphasized that a return to normal campus life is still a long ways off.
San Diego County Community Colleges Brace For COVID-19’s Financial Hit
- May 5
- By Jennifer Bowman / inewsource
The state’s community colleges were set to get $15 billion next year from the state. That may change as COVID-19 continues to negatively impact state revenue.
College-Bound Students Jumped For Joy When They Got In. Now They’re Weighing Grim Options
- May 1
- By Joe Hong
With the pandemic making online learning a distinct possibility for colleges and universities this fall, some students might defer admission to their dream schools.
As State Mulls Early Start To New School Year, Local Districts Struggle To Balance Budgets
- April 30
- By Joe Hong
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the new school year might have to start as early as July because of the pandemic. Meanwhile, San Diego Unified is facing immediate budget cuts.
As Formal Distance Learning Begins, One San Diego Unified Student Finds His Rhythm
- April 29
- By Joe Hong
A Serra High student, who is on the autism spectrum, said the transition was tricky at first but now he's getting the hang of it. The change was not as easy for other special needs students.
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