I'd like to blame this wicked cold on all the schools I visit, but the voiceofsandiego.org office and my boyfriend are suspiciously sniffly, too. Now for your slightly nasal newsblitz:
- We write about a school that turned itself around without taking the drastic steps that are en vogue in Washington, D.C. for failing schools. Instead, Euclid Elementary tooksmall steps that made a big difference.
- The Union-Tribune writes about the debate over whether the labor pact on school renovations and construction in San Diego Unified is deterring nonunion companies from bidding. Nonunion companies are vying for the work, but fewer companies are competing.
- Also in the UT: The editorial board argues that Obama's education plan is sound but he'ssending mixed messages.
- SDNN highlights the San Diego Science Festival.
- A magnet middle school in Vista is trying to get certified as an International Baccalaureate school, the North County Times writes.
