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Festival de Solidaridad y Fortaleza para Celebrar el Trabajo, la Libertad y la Unidad en el Colegio Comunitario Palomar
11Apr By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
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Festival de Solidaridad y Fortaleza para Celebrar el Trabajo, la Libertad y la Unidad en el Colegio Comunitario Palomar

(Please scroll down for article in English) San Marcos, CA – El Festival de Solidaridad y Fortaleza, una celebración comunitaria del trabajo, la libertad y la unidad, se llevará a cabo el sábado 26 de abril de 2025 en el Colegio Comunitario Palomar. Este evento inaugural, organizado por el Consejo de Empleados Clasificados (CCE) y la Federación de Profesores de Palomar (PFF), sindicatos locales de AFT 4522 y 6161, está diseñado para reunir a personas de todos los ámbitos en solidaridad por un futuro más brillante. El festival se realizará en el estacionamiento principal del colegio y contará con una emocionante variedad de actividades, entre ellas: Espectáculos en vivo: Danza, música y poesía interpretados por estudiantes y empleados.Actividades para toda la familia: Experien...
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MAAC and Palomar College Celebrate First Graduating Class of Early Childhood Apprentices
10Mar By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Education, Local San Diego

MAAC and Palomar College Celebrate First Graduating Class of Early Childhood Apprentices

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...
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Palomar College Documentary Highlights Challenges and Triumphs of Formerly Incarcerated Students
19Nov By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Education, Local San Diego

Palomar College Documentary Highlights Challenges and Triumphs of Formerly Incarcerated Students

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...
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El Distrito Apoya a Estudiantes Indocumentados con una Semana de Acción
10Oct By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Education, Local San Diego

El Distrito Apoya a Estudiantes Indocumentados con una Semana de Acción

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...
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Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation at the High Tech High Foundation Gala
4Oct By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
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Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation at the High Tech High Foundation Gala

A glimpse inside one of the High Tech High schools. Image credit: High Tech High Foundation SAN DIEGO, CA - The High Tech High Foundation is gearing up for a momentous gala celebrating its 25th anniversary on October 19th in Liberty Station. This event not only honors the foundation's journey but also highlights its ongoing commitment to education and student support. “The foundation started when High Tech High only had one school, and in the last 25 years, that one has grown into 16 schools,” said Audrey Gans, CEO of the High Tech High Foundation. “The schools represent every area code within San Diego County. So they're very diverse schools, and our job as a foundation is just to support those schools.” The foundation's mission focuses on providing scholarships to students and ...
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Over 40 Incarcerated Students at Donovan Correctional Facility to Receive Associate Degrees from Southwestern College
3Oct By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Education, Local San Diego

Over 40 Incarcerated Students at Donovan Correctional Facility to Receive Associate Degrees from Southwestern College

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...
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San Diego Gears Up for Latino Conservation Week
13Sep By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Education, Local San Diego

San Diego Gears Up for Latino Conservation Week

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...
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San Diego Honors High Schools in Voter Registration Challenge
21May By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Education

San Diego Honors High Schools in Voter Registration Challenge

(Desplácese hacia abajo para ver el artículo en español.) SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego announced the winners of the Shirley N. Weber Voter Registration Challenge at a ceremony at City Hall. This initiative, hosted by the City Clerk's Office in partnership with the Office of Child and Youth Success, aimed to promote civic engagement among local high school students. The month-long challenge in April aligned with California's High School Voter Education Weeks. California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber and Mayor Todd Gloria presented awards to schools that excelled in voter registration efforts. Awards were given for the highest number of voter registration cards collected and the highest percentage based on eligible students. Secretary Weber emphasized the importance of v...
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Conmemorando Hitos Académicos: Graduaciones en los Colegios Comunitarios de San Diego y el Condado Imperial
13May By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
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Conmemorando Hitos Académicos: Graduaciones en los Colegios Comunitarios de San Diego y el Condado Imperial

(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...
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Karol G’s Con Cora Foundation Donates Space to Promote Mental Health in Latin American Schools
9May By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Education, La Conexion - Things to Do in San Diego

Karol G’s Con Cora Foundation Donates Space to Promote Mental Health in Latin American Schools

Foundation announces new initiative, "Rincón de la Calma," with Glasswing International to impact schools in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Dominican Republic MIAMI, FL - Global artist Karol G's Con Cora Foundation continues to make an impact through the "Con Cora Tour Latam" and announced “Rincón de la Calma” (Corner of Calm), an initiative in partnership with the organization Glasswing International. With the aim of promoting mental health, the new project will create safe and private spaces in schools where students, teachers, and individuals within the educational community can turn to in moments of despair, crisis, or difficulty. "Rincón de la Calma" will be implemented in Guatemala City, Guatemala; San Salvador, El Salvador; San Jose, Costa Rica; and Santo Domingo, Do...
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