Updated on January 28, 2021 at 9:05 am
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Good news came Wednesday for many families in the Poway Unified School District.
The district announced elementary and special needs students will be allowed back in the classroom part time starting Monday, Feb. 1.
Two weeks ago, the district board voted to reopen schools for those students sometime between Jan. 25 and Feb. 1. On Wednesday evening, the district sent a letter to families confirming a start date.
Sunset Hills Elementary students have been on an a.m.-p.m. hybrid learning schedule and many families were hoping kids could go back to in-person learning full time after the winter break. Instead, the anticipated spike in COVID-19 cases ahead of the holidays closed schools completely and students went back to virtual learning full time all of January. The district said it wanted to avoid having to close campuses down again shortly after reopening them.
County Appoints Proven Fix-it Man As Interim Schools Superintendent
By Alberto Garcia
On Wednesday, the San Diego County Board of Education (SDCOE) voted unanimously to appoint Eddie Velasquez to serve as Interim County Superintendent.
Velasquez was among four candidates interviewed by the school board to serve in a temporary position in place of long-time Superintendent Dr. Randy Ward. Dr. Ward was placed on paid administrative leave on July 14 after a taxpayer group filed a lawsuit claiming Ward was engaged in self-dealing while serving as the county chief of schools.
After the interviews, the Board deliberated privately for approximately 40 minutes before announcing its decision. Board President Dr. Gregg Robinson described Velasquez as “the total candidate” that showed “all around excellence in the areas of our concern” and “experience precisely with an interim position.”
Some school officials say a proposal touted by Gov. Gavin Newsom as financial assistance to reopen California campuses attaches strings that would strain their budgets. Story from @CalMatters.
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Several people and organizations who are leaders in the educational community will be honored with the San Diego County Office of Education’s Lighthouse Awards this week.
The SDCOE will bestow the annual awards during a virtual 2021 Equity Conference from Tuesday to Friday. The awards honor those who are “beacons” leading others to increase diversity, equity and inclusion.
Receiving awards are:
Cox Communications, Equity Champion, Organization: The company’s Connect2Compete broadband program is a low-cost Internet service for students and families in need. The service includes initial free months, and helps students do virtual learning while schools are closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Cox also teamed with SDCOE, Computers 2 Kids San Diego, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, and San Diego Councilman Chris Cate, District 6, in the Meet the Need computer drive to put more affordable devices into students’ homes.
Poway Unified School District plans to suspend in-person learning following winter break
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POWAY, Calif (KGTV) The Poway Unified School District doesnât plan to return to in-person learning following winter break, officials announced Tuesday.
According to a letter sent to families, the district plans to suspend in-person learning for all students and schools for two weeks, from January 4 through the 15.
During that time, district officials say all students will learn from home. âOn-campus learning will resume Tuesday, January 19, 2021,â the district said.
The district still awaits approval from the board at a Thursday meeting where the move could be solidified.