Education

San Diego, CA — A group of 20 aspiring early childhood educators celebrated a major milestone last week as they became the first graduates of the Next Level Early Care & Education (ECE) Apprenticeship Program. The program, a collaboration between MAAC and Palomar College, was created to train and support future teachers while addressing the growing need for qualified early childhood educators in San Diego County. The ceremony, held on March 3 at Palomar College, recognized the apprentices' dedication to their education and their hands-on work in local classrooms. Through this two-year program, participants earned while they learned—completing coursework at Palomar College while receiving paid, on-the-job experience at MAAC early learning centers under the guidance of experience...

SAN MARCOS, CA — "Almost Home: Life After Incarceration," an award-winning documentary produced by Palomar College, is now available for streaming. The film, which chronicles the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated students as they navigate their educational journeys, is available on both the film’s official website and YouTube. Released in June 2023, the documentary has garnered critical acclaim, winning the Best Documentary and Best Director awards at the 2023 Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards. It has also been featured at multiple film festivals, receiving an Award of Excellence Special Mention at the IndieFest Film Awards last October. Directed by Bill Wisneski, the film highlights the stories of students enrolled in the college’s Rising Scholars Program, which provides suppor...

SAN DIEGO, CA - El Distrito de Colegios Comunitarios de San Diego (SDCCD) está dando pasos significativos para apoyar a los estudiantes indocumentados al participar en la octava edición de la Semana de Acción para Estudiantes Indocumentados (USAW) del 14 al 18 de octubre. El tema de este año, “Educación y Carrera: Sueños Indocumentados Haciendo Posible lo Imposible,” enfatiza la importancia de la educación y las oportunidades laborales para individuos indocumentados. La iniciativa busca crear conciencia sobre los desafíos únicos que enfrentan los estudiantes indocumentados e inmigrantes, al tiempo que proporciona recursos vitales para aliados y defensores. Durante toda la semana, el SDCCD organizará una variedad de eventos diseñados para informar, empoderar y unir a estudiantes, profes...

Image from last year's ceremony. Image credit: Southwestern College SAN DIEGO, CA - On October 22, more than 40 incarcerated students at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility will celebrate an extraordinary achievement: earning their associate degrees in sociology and liberal arts from Southwestern College. The ceremony, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., highlights the impact of Southwestern College’s Restorative Justice Program, which has served over 1,500 incarcerated individuals since its launch in 2016. The program provides face-to-face instruction by Southwestern College faculty, allowing incarcerated students to pursue degrees in a range of subjects, including business administration, communications, American Sign Language, and sociology. This initiative is part of...

A highlight from previous Latino Conservation Week activities across the nation. Image credit: Latino Conservation Week (Desplázate hacia abajo para leer el artículo en español) Latino Conservation Week Spotlights San Diego's Role in a National Movement. San Diego, CA - San Diego is set to join a nationwide effort as the 11th annual Latino Conservation Week kicks off this Saturday, September 14, and runs through September 22. Organized by the Hispanic Access Foundation, this week-long event will feature over 300 activities across the country, with a significant number of events taking place in California. Highlights from previous Latino Conservation Week activities across the nation. Image credit: Latino Conservation Week Local residents have a unique opportunity to engage...

(Please scroll for article in English) SAN MARCOS - Más de 14,000 estudiantes se están preparando para graduarse de los colegios comunitarios del condado de San Diego e Imperial esta primavera, marcando un hito significativo en sus trayectorias educativas. Entre los graduados destacados se encuentra Antoinette Albert de MiraCosta College, quien, a pesar de estar en cuidado de crianza desde la infancia, ha logrado un GPA perfecto de 4.0 y planea seguir una carrera como tecnóloga de resonancia magnética. En Grossmont College, Zachary Mass compartirá su viaje desde ser expulsado en octavo grado hasta convertirse en el orador estudiantil. Su objetivo es transferirse a la Universidad Estatal de San Diego y seguir una carrera en transmisiones deportivas. San Diego City College dará la bie...