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- Supt. Kowba: The path to a balanced budget
On Tuesday, Jan. 22, the district took its first step in developing the 2013-14 budget. The Board of Education held a budget workshop session where I presented the reality of the district's projected $84 million deficit for 2013-14. Two alternative scenarios for balancing our budget next year were presented to the board. One alternative would be to initiate a large layoff process similar to the one we followed last year. The second alternative would be to reduce staffing levels through attrition combined with a significant increase in property sales to generate one-time revenue. The board chose the second alternative. Read more.     
- State Senate hearing held at Perkins K-8
Backers of a California state Senate bill that would help school districts upgrade facilities for energy efficiency held a hearing last week at Perkins K-8 School in Barrio Logan. Richard Barrera, San Diego Unified Board of Education Subdistrict D representative; Stan Dobbs, chief financial officer; and Lee Dulgeroff, executive director, Facilities, Planning and Construction, appeared at the hearing. Read more.
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- Dana Middle science program gets $3,250
For the second consecutive year, global software developer Bentley Systems has made a donation to the science program at Dana Middle School in Point Loma. The $3,250 grant will be used to purchase equipment and materials for the school's labs. Last year, the funds were used for a field trip to the Cabrillo tide pools and for other classroom supplies. Read more.
- No such thing as hot air in Fulton K-8 balloon-car race
Sir Issac Newton might not have recognized the setting, but his Third Law of Motion was put to the test and proven again in Suzanne Smith's eighth-grade science class at Fulton K-8. For her lesson plan in the Physical Science Forces and Motion Unit, Smith challenged her students to design and build a
balloon-powered car that could travel at least five meters. Read more.
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- Free Tdap clinic Feb. 13
Having a Tdap booster is a requirement to enter seventh grade. The district's Nursing and Wellness Program is holding a free Tdap clinic for all sixth-grade students who have not obtained the booster. The clinic will be held Wed., Feb. 13, from 2-6 p.m., at James Madison High School, Room 101, 4833 Doliva Dr., San Diego (92117). Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who can sign the consent. VFC qualification is not required. No appointments needed. Read more.
- Seminar explores options for students with IEPs
The district hosts a panel discussion examining options for services and programs offered to students with Individual Educational Programs (IEP) from 6-9 p.m., on Thurs., March 7. Topics range from four-year colleges to Job Corp to the state Department of Rehabilitation. This is an opportunity for parents to ask questions and help guide their student with choices for their future education/career paths. Read more.
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- Scholarship opportunity for students pursuing health care degrees
Students interested in pursuing an academic degree in health care are invited to participate in the 10th Annual HCC/AMN Scholarship Essay Contest. High school seniors and college students currently enrolled in San Diego County schools who plan to enter the field of health care upon graduation are invited to submit an application for the opportunity to win a $2,000 scholarship. Read more.
- ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships
Named for the first African American to walk in space, ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships are available to 2013 graduating high school seniors. Four scholarships for two males and two females -- $5,000 each -- will be awarded to two African American and two Hispanic students on behalf of the former NASA astronaut, physician and businessman, Dr. Bernard Harris. Deadline for submissions is April 2, 2013. Read more.
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- Resources to teach students about African-American history
 This blog post includes several resources to help educators address Black History Month. Included among the six teaching tools recommended by Matt Davis, an editorial assistant at Edutopia, are resources that focus on February's theme of "At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington." He suggests interactive resources and timelines that focus on African-American heritage, the Civil Rights movement and other topics. Edutopia.org/Matt Davis' blog
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- How to use digital games in the classroom
A recent report reinforces the popularity of digital games among teenagers and highlights their potential uses in education. The report, released by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center and the Games and Learning Publishing Council, finds a role for both short and long-form games, which could extend beyond a class period. The report also offers a guide for determining when a game is educational -- pointing out that opinions differ on the definition of a "learning game." KQED.org/Mind/Shift blog
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- High schools take new approaches to help stressed students
High schools nationwide are seeking to help stressed-out students by bringing in therapy dogs, teaching yoga and relaxation techniques, and offering evenings free of homework. Two high schools in Maine are offering massage therapy and other treatments, while high schools in other states are scheduling recess-style breaks for older students. Educators say the approaches are designed to help students slow down and give them time to cope with their hectic schedules. The Washington Post/The Associated Press
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