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Poway students are calling for unity after school district officials said there have been some incidents of racial or religious harassment on Poway campuses since last week’s presidential election.
Some schools have held assemblies and activities to promote diversity, and Poway High School held a unity rally on Friday in response to an uptick in bullying.
Starting at 6:45 a.m., more than 100 students and staff members met before class to share their concerns and offer support to students who have been targeted because of their race or religion.
“The focus of the message was celebrating diversity in the midst of some of the divisiveness that was happening,” said Christine Paik, spokeswoman for Poway Unified School District. “Some were talking about being kind and how to stand up for others if they see any bullying or harassment.”
Marian Kim-Phelps, superintendent of the Poway Unified School District in San Diego, tells NPR's Scott Simon the recommendations don't help schools with what they need to reopen: staffing and space.
Two San Diego students have been named finalists in the prestigious 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search.
The talent search is sponsored by the Society for Science & the Public and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., and is the nation’s oldest science and math competition for high school seniors. It provides students a national stage to present original research and celebrates their hard work and novel discoveries.
Jeffrey Wang
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Jeffrey Wang, 17, of The Bishop’s School and Jessie Gan, 17, San Diego Jewish Academy, are among 40 finalists chosen from 1,760 entrants based on their projects’ scientific rigor and their potential to become world-changing scientists and leaders. Each finalist receives at least $25,000, and the top 10 awards range from $40,000 to $250,000.
Positively San Diego: Parents focus on the good during pandemic
It s been 11 months since distance learning began
It s been nearly 11 months since distance learning began for many students.
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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) It has been roughly 11 months since kids were taken out of the classroom and thrust into distance learning.
ABC 10News has been following several local families throughout this school year.
âWeâve been doing our best to stay positive,â said Patrick Batten, a father to four children.
Batten has three children in the Poway Unified School District and one daughter at San Diego State University. His son, Patrick, recently went back to in-person learning for a few hours a day at his elementary school.
‘Mental Hacks’ is topic for virtual workshop
“Mental Hacks to Rock 2021” is a virtual workshop offered by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce from 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 25. Start the year off with a reboot and restoration of your mental health. This session will identify challenges that affect resiliency and disrupt productivity. Speakers are Lela Panagides, MBA, founder and president of Leap Into Leadership, a leadership development company; and Dr. Sara Gilman, CEO, clinical director, Coherence Associates Inc., which provides mental health treatment for clients within a collaborative professional team environment. Register at bit.ly/3cXoZ4k.
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