This School’s Super Heroes Are Home Grown

When Comic-Con International closed its doors last month to the last of its aliens, celebrities and zombies, the students from Los Altos Elementary called it a storybook ending. Los Altos was the first elementary school to exhibit in the convention’s more than 40-year history. Los Altos had its very own booth in the Small Press area, […]

Univision to Air Special Report on New Education Standards

Spanish-language television network Univision will air a special report this Saturday, June 23 (11 a.m. Pacific Time) aimed at educating parents about the new Common Core State Standards. Aída Walqui is part of Univision’s multi-platform education initiative, called Es el momento (The Moment is Now). The Univision special will feature Walqui and is titled, “Ya […]

Applications Are Being Accepted Now for CVLCC’s 9th Grade

One of the most dynamic charter schools in San Diego County is expanding to serve high school students. Applications are now being accepted at Chula Vista Learning Community Charter School for its inaugural ninth grade class. The school will be the first in the Chula Vista Elementary School District to serve students in grade 9, […]

2 District Parent Leaders Honored at Biliteracy Symposium

District Advisory Council Chair Lilia Carnahan and District English Learner Advisory Committee Chair Patty Ruvalcaba were eached honored on Thursday, May 24 as recipients of a 2012 “Leadership in Biliteracy” Award. The two parent representatives are strong advocates for English learners and were formally recognized at the 14th Annual Biliteracy Symposium, sponsored by the San Diego County Office […]