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Opening this 2026-27 school year, the South County SELPA Academy special education program provides highly individualized instruction, therapeutic and trauma-informed support, and a nurturing environment for students in grades TK through 6th in the South County.
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An SDCOE early education expert shares the options available to 4-year-olds as the school year kicks off.
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A cornerstone of the Human Resource Services team, Kristen Caldwell manages sensitive HR and payroll functions with impeccable judgment.
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The San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles offices of education released clarification on state requirements for physical fitness testing.
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Students from 37ECB and Southwest Prep community schools recently completed a series of swim lessons designed to build confidence in the water, strengthen swimming abilities, and teach essential water-safety skills.
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San Diego Unified and Grossmont Union were among the top 10 finishers in the state’s Race to Submit contest that encourages high school students to submit applications for federal student aid.