SOLANA BEACH: Music education event Feb. 24 features Gregory Page
February 21, 2019
Filed under Arts, CURRENT EVENTS, Solana Beach
SOLANA BEACH — Local nonprofit Guitars and Ukes in the Classroom hosts a benefit concert in partnership with internationally recognized Irish-Armenian singer-songwriter Gregory Page on Sunday, Feb. 24, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Solana Beach. Tax deductible donations from the event will support free...
Rhoades School students win awards for their Future City designs
North Coast Current
February 19, 2019
Filed under Education, Encinitas, K-12, NORTH COAST CAMPUS
Students from The Rhoades School in Encinitas recently received awards for their work in a regional competition that gave them the chance to create potential solutions to real-world city problems.
Local community colleges weigh challenges of new state funding model
Joel Vaughn
February 14, 2019
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Education, Encinitas, Higher Education, North County, Oceanside, Region, San Diego County, San Marcos, Top Stories
The purpose of community college lies in its funding, and that model is undergoing some key changes.
Why vocational education is critical for many young people
StatePoint
February 10, 2019
Filed under MERCHANTS' SQUARE
In this high-tech era where a college degree is positioned as a necessity for success, vocational education is often overlooked. But experts say that a vocational education provides the right experience for many jobs that are currently vacant. Indeed, there are 30 million jobs nationwide that don’t...
How to find and apply for scholarships
StatePoint
February 10, 2019
Filed under MERCHANTS' SQUARE
Savvy students and families know that scholarships can play an integral role in meeting college costs. To help students and families find and apply for scholarships, Sallie Mae, the nation’s saving, planning and paying for college company, is offering six tips: Get an early start. Apply for schola...
How families today are paying for college
StatePoint
February 10, 2019
Filed under MERCHANTS' SQUARE
The way families pay for college is a good indicator of how much planning takes place before the first tuition bill arrives. A new study by Sallie Mae suggests that while families are feeling confident in their decision-making, nearly 40 percent do not have a plan to pay for college. Last year, family...
Friends of Cardiff Library offer scholarship to high school seniors
North Coast Current
February 8, 2019
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Education, Encinitas, K-12, NORTH COAST CAMPUS
Graduating high school seniors in Encinitas are invited to apply for this year’s Friends of the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library scholarship.
San Dieguito high school district campus selection window opens
North Coast Current
February 6, 2019
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Encinitas, K-12, Leucadia, NORTH COAST CAMPUS, North County, Olivenhain, Rancho Santa Fe, Region, Solana Beach
The selection window for next fall’s San Dieguito district high school campus enrollment opens Feb. 14.
Carlsbad foundation, Nordson Corp. partner for tech education events
North Coast Current
February 5, 2019
Filed under Carlsbad, Education, NORTH COAST CAMPUS, Region, San Diego County
Middle and high school students in the Carlsbad Unified School District will have the chance to participate in two hands-on, high-tech challenges sponsored by Nordson Corp. in partnership with the Carlsbad Educational Foundation.
Blakespear holds wide lead for Encinitas mayor; Measure U out; Hubbard, Mosca council bound
North Coast Current
November 7, 2018
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, ELECTION 2018, Elections, Encinitas, Encinitas City Election, Higher Education, K-12, La Costa, Leucadia, North County, Oceanside, Olivenhain, Politics, Rancho Santa Fe, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach
Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear appears to hold a sound victory as Jody Hubbard and Joe Mosca are headed for the City Council, according to San Diego County Registrar of Voters results as of midday Nov. 7. Measure U is headed for defeat. Tasha Boerner Horvath retains her lead for the 76th District Assembly seat over Elizabeth Warren. Incumbents lead school board races.
Carlsbad council hopefuls weigh impact of district-based voting
Joel Vaughn
November 5, 2018
Filed under Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Education, ELECTION 2018, Elections, Encinitas, K-12, Leucadia, North County, Olivenhain, Politics, Region, San Diego County, Solana Beach
The cities of Carlsbad and Encinitas are experiencing the effects of district city council elections for the first time. This is particularly significant in Districts 1 and 3 of Carlsbad since all six candidates would be new faces on the City Council.
Encinitas seeks high school, college artists for mosaic project
North Coast Current
September 28, 2018
Filed under Arts, Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, Higher Education, K-12, NORTH COAST BEAT
The city of Encinitas invites college and high school artists to participate in a permanent installation of mosaic panels at the Interstate 5 undercrossing at Santa Fe Drive, the city recently announced.
