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Thursday, April 15, 2010

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Bright and Early: The Education Newsblitz
I was all over the city checking out schools yesterday. Got something interesting to tell me about? Don't be shy -- e-mail me at emily.alpert@voiceofsandiego.org with your tips. Now for the newsblitz:
  • San Diego has earthquake on the mind lately. And, as we report, not all local schools are covered by an earthquake safety law that is seen as the gold standard -- including the planned downtown schoobrary. But there are some who are now wondering whether the strict law is really necessary as city codes evolve.
  • Del Mar parents who are upset about the ouster of their superintendent say they'll target the school board members in November, the Union-Tribune reports.
  • The North County Times reports that an Escondido school on the state list of persistently failing schools will replace its principal to meet state rules and be eligible for grants. Further north, California Watch writes that Santa Ana schools will vie for the money, too.
  • San Diego Unified, in contrast, is making changes that the state may or may not like at its failing schools. Check ou