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Education

Palomar Community College Seleccionado Para Programa Nacional
5May By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Education

Palomar Community College Seleccionado Para Programa Nacional

SAN MARCOS - Palomar College es uno de los 17 colegios comunitarios del país que fue seleccionado para participar en unprograma para desarrollar estrategias que ofrezcan empleo equitativooportunidades para todos sus estudiantes. Palomar fue la única universidad de California seleccionada para participar en elprograma llamado ACE-UP [1], para el Avance de la Equidad Comunitaria y la Movilidad Ascendente. Es una de las cuatro instituciones al servicio de los hispanos que formarán parte del programa. "En Palomar College, tenemos como prioridad apoyar a la fuerza laboralnecesidades dentro de la región y brindar la capacitación necesaria para nuestrosestudiantes a encontrar trabajos con un salario digno", dijo Palomar CollegeSuperintendente/Presidente Star Rivera-Lacey. "Nuestra particip...
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27Apr By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Education

MAAC y Palomar College Ofrecen Programa de Aprendizaje de Educación y Cuidado Temprano

San Diego - Como líderes en desarrollo infantil y educación temprana, MAAC se asoció con Palomar College y Early Care & Education Pathways to Success (ECEPTS) para el piloto de su próximo nivel: aprendizaje de educación y cuidado temprano Programa: el único de su tipo en el condado de San Diego. 25 participantes recibirán cursos universitarios gratuitos en Desarrollo Infantil, capacitación paga en el trabajo en los Centros de Aprendizaje Temprano de MAAC y apoyo adicional como tutoría, tecnología y capacitación en preparación para el trabajo. Al final de los dos años, los participantes tendrán las calificaciones para solicitar un Permiso de Maestro Asociado y estarán preparados para un empleo de tiempo completo trabajando con niños en nuestras comunidades locales. "La investigación...
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U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid Awards New Contracts to Five Companies to Serve Borrowers, Reduce Delinquency, and Improve Accountability
25Apr By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Education, Politics

U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid Awards New Contracts to Five Companies to Serve Borrowers, Reduce Delinquency, and Improve Accountability

Today, the U.S. Department of Education's (Department's) office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) announced it has signed contracts with five companies to modernize and enhance loan servicing for more than 37 million borrowers with federally managed loans. Central Research, Inc.; EdFinancial Services; Maximus Education, LLC; Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority (MOHELA); and Nelnet Diversified Solutions received contracts today through the Unified Servicing and Data Solution (USDS) solicitation and will implement much-needed improvements to better serve borrowers. This new loan servicing environment is part of the Biden-Harris Administration's sweeping efforts to improve the student loan repayment system and help all borrowers successfully manage their debt.  Th...
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Estudiantes Locales Experimentan un Viaje de Campo en el Agua en el Programa de Ciencias Climáticas de Seaport
7Apr By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Education, Local San Diego

Estudiantes Locales Experimentan un Viaje de Campo en el Agua en el Programa de Ciencias Climáticas de Seaport

Birch Aquarium at Scripps | Photo: Jordann Tomasek NATIONAL CITY – Hoy, los líderes locales tuvieron la oportunidad exclusiva de recorrer el Programa de Ciencias Climáticas de Seaport. El programa único en su tipo es una asociación entre Birch Aquarium en Scripps Institution of Oceanography en UC San Diego, el Distrito Escolar Unificado de San Diego y Seaport San Diego. El programa piloto se estableció como una prueba de concepto para informar el diseño de la futura instalación permanente en Seaport San Diego. Durante el recorrido, el vicepresidente del Puerto de San Diego, Sandy Naranjo, el síndico unificado de San Diego, Richard Barrera, y otros líderes aprendieron más sobre el Programa de Ciencias del Clima de Seaport, que involucra a los estudiantes de secundaria en excursiones ...
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Urban Corps of San Diego County & Rocks Spring Elementary School Planted Green in Escondido
22Mar By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Education, Local San Diego

Urban Corps of San Diego County & Rocks Spring Elementary School Planted Green in Escondido

Escondido - Urban Corps of San Diego County, Escondido Mayor Dane White, Escondido School Superintendent Dr. Luis Rankins-Ibarra, Tree San Diego and FedEx employee volunteers joined the students of Rocks Spring Elementary School to plant trees near the elementary school campus on St. Patrick's Day. The trees will help build Escondido's urban forest and provide shade and beautification to the neighborhood. Funding for the project was provided through a grant from One Tree Planted with support from FedEx Cares.   "It is great to build partnerships with people and other organizations that want to work together to make our county a better place to live," said Kyle Kennedy, CEO, Urban Corps of San Diego County.  "We are grateful to One Tree Planted for funding this projec...
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San Diego Mesa College Ha Ahorrado a los Estudiantes Más de $4 Millones de Dólares a Través de Iniciativas de Costo Cero de Libros de Texto
22Mar By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Education

San Diego Mesa College Ha Ahorrado a los Estudiantes Más de $4 Millones de Dólares a Través de Iniciativas de Costo Cero de Libros de Texto

San Diego - Como la universidad líder en equidad y excelencia, San Diego Mesa College cree que los libros de texto no deben ser una barrera para la educación. Según la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales, ha habido un aumento del 1041 % en los costos de los libros de texto entre 1977 y 2015. Este aumento en los costos de los libros de texto ha contribuido a que la educación sea prohibitiva. ZTC, o Zero Textbook Costs, se refiere a las clases en las que se puede acceder a cualquier libro de texto requerido en línea de forma gratuita o que no tienen asignado un libro de texto requerido. La equidad y la superación de las barreras para el éxito de los estudiantes son los sellos distintivos de las iniciativas de Costo Cero de Libros de Texto (ZTC). De hecho, ZTC es tan importante que el gober...
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San Diego Foundation, Dr. Seuss Foundation Offering $1M in Grants to Increase Local Access to Quality, Affordable Early Childhood Education and Developmental Care
12Jan By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Education, Local San Diego

San Diego Foundation, Dr. Seuss Foundation Offering $1M in Grants to Increase Local Access to Quality, Affordable Early Childhood Education and Developmental Care

SAN DIEGO, CA – San Diego Foundation and the Dr. Seuss Foundation announced today the availability of $1 million in grant funding for local nonprofits to increase access to quality, affordable early childhood education and developmental care."The San Diego Foundation Early Childhood Initiative partnership with the Dr. Seuss Foundation recognizes the connection between educational readiness and social determinants of health, such as whole family health, financial security and access to supportive services," said Katie Rast, Director, Community Impact, San Diego Foundation. "The earliest years of life are a critical time for mental and behavioral development and can have an impact on educational readiness and opportunities for a lifetime."SDF and the Dr. Seuss Foundation are committing $1 ...
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City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges ranked among top in U.S. for Hispanic students
16Nov By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Education, Local San Diego

City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges ranked among top in U.S. for Hispanic students

(Photo credit: Mesa College) San Diego - San Diego City College, San Diego Mesa College, and San Diego Miramar College have been recognized as among the top 100 colleges in the country for enrollment of Hispanic/Latino students, according to a ranking by Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine. Among two-year colleges across the United States, San Diego City College was ranked 35th, while Miramar College was ranked 68th. Mesa College was ranked 45th for four-year colleges and universities. The figures are based on enrollment during the 2020-21 academic year, using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Mesa is considered a 4-year college for data purposes because it offers a bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management. “The enrollment of Hispanic students a...
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U.S. Department of Education Awards Nearly $1 Billion to 56 States and Territories to Provide Students with Safer and Healthier Learning Environments
29Sep By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Education

U.S. Department of Education Awards Nearly $1 Billion to 56 States and Territories to Provide Students with Safer and Healthier Learning Environments

The U.S. Department of Education announced awards totaling nearly $1 billion through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). The Stronger Connections grants will help schools provide all students with safe and supportive learning opportunities and environments that are critical for their success. Through the BSCA, and under the leadership of President Biden, Congress provided $1 billion in Title IV, Part A formula funding to state educational agencies (SEAs) to develop state grant programs to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. Earlier today, Secretary Cardona informed chief state school officers of their allocations under the BSCA Stronger Connections grant program. SEAs must award these funds competitively to high-need local educational...
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Mes de la Herencia Hispana en pleno apogeo en los colegios comunitarios locales
16Sep By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Education

Mes de la Herencia Hispana en pleno apogeo en los colegios comunitarios locales

(Foto cortesía Mesa College) By Andrea Ramos San Diego - Los colegios comunitarios de San Diego han comenzado a celebrar con orgullo el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Habrá una variedad de actividades, desde música hasta exhibiciones, dentro del distrito de colegios comunitarios de San Diego. La lista de universidades incluye City, Mesa, Miramar y College of Continuing Education. El mes de la Herencia Hispana se extiende del 15 de septiembre al 16 de octubre y las celebraciones de la universidad coincidirán con estas fechas. Los eventos son gratuitos y el programa completo se puede encontrar en el sitio web de SDCCD:
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