When school meals and learning support disappear, communities step in

Feature Impact • July 15, 2026

The joy of being a kid on summer vacation offers a time to explore with your friends, discover new things about the world and yourself and recharge for a few months before heading back to school in the fall. However, for millions of families, the end of the school year also marks the beginning of a stressful season filled with tough choices, as children can fall behind in the months away from the classroom.

Bill to boost state support for special education moves through Sacramento

North Coast Current • July 9, 2026

California lawmakers are considering a $2.4 million proposal to launch the state’s first statewide special education parent action network, an effort intended to give families training and tools to advocate for students with disabilities.

MiraCosta College names new president

North Coast Current and OsideNews • July 6, 2026

MiraCosta College will have new leadership in August following the retirement of its longtime superintendent/president and a national search for a replacement. Trustees unanimously approved Lennor M. Johnson as the district’s next superintendent/president June 25.

Rhoades School names new principal for Encinitas campus

North Coast Current • July 6, 2026

The Rhoades School in Encinitas recently appointed a new Lower School principal. Joshua Henriquez joins the private school with more than eight years of experience in private-school education.

MiraCosta, Palomar, CSU San Marcos celebrate over 9,000 graduates

North Coast Current and OsideNews • May 26, 2026

Three North County institutions celebrated commencement ceremonies in May, sending a combined total of more than 9,000 graduates into the world with degrees, certificates and stories of persistence that reflect the region’s increasingly diverse pipeline of higher education.

Credit union, African American Women’s group award scholarships

News Release • May 25, 2026

North Island Credit Union recently awarded four $1,000 college scholarships to local students in partnership with the North County African American Women’s Association.

Two Ada Harris School student inventions headed to Nationals

News Release • May 23, 2026

Ada Harris School in Cardiff announced Wednesday, May 20, that two student invention teams earned top honors at the California Invention Convention State Competition and will advance to the RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals 2026 this summer at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan, placing the students among the top young inventors in the country.

Oceanside school library tech named state classified employee of the year

News Release • May 23, 2026

Angela Cruz, a library media technician in Oceanside Unified School District, was named the 2026 California Classified School Employee of the Year in the Clerical and Administrative Services category.

Grauer School students travel near and far as part of program

North Coast Current • May 23, 2026

Students from The Grauer School in Encinitas recently completed a series of international and domestic expeditions that took them from the mountains of northern Spain to the rice terraces of Vietnam to a snow-blanketed Yosemite Valley.

Six tips from doctors to keep your kids safe at summer camp

StatePoint • May 22, 2026

As you get ready to send kids to summer camp, the American Medical Association is encouraging you to follow these tips to make sure your child is prepared for a safe and healthy experience.

Canvas system outage throws chaos into north San Diego colleges’ finals

North Coast Current • May 8, 2026

MiraCosta College, Palomar College and California State University San Marcos were among San Diego County campuses responding to a widespread cybersecurity incident Thursday, May 7, tied to the Canvas learning management system, throwing a wrench into final exam and late semester schedules.

MiraCosta College is semifinalist for Aspen Prize excellence award

North Coast Current and OsideNews • May 7, 2026

MiraCosta College has been named one of 25 semifinalists nationwide for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, making it the only community college in San Diego County and one of two in California to receive the distinction this year.