-Editorial As the 2024-25 academic year begins at SDSU Imperial Valley, the campus is buzzing with excitement and new opportunities. On Monday, Aug. 26, classes officially started, and with an estimated 1,200 students enrolled, the university has set a new record. Official enrollment numbers will be finalized in mid-September, but …
August, 2024
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21 August
San Diego and Imperial Counties Community Colleges Welcome Students for Fall 2024 Semester
-Editorial As summer fades, community colleges across San Diego and Imperial Counties (SDICCCA) are gearing up to welcome students for the Fall 2024 semester. With new programs and initiatives on the horizon, these institutions are set to provide exceptional educational opportunities at an affordable price. “Community colleges offer a flexible, …
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17 August
Financial Aid Deadline Looms for California Community College Students
-Editorial As the September 3 deadline for financial aid applications rapidly approaches, urgency is mounting among California Community College students to secure the financial support needed for the upcoming academic year. Ethnic Media Services and California Black Media recently collaborated with the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) to host a …
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15 August
Newsom Urges California Schools to Restrict Smartphone Use
-Editorial In a strong appeal to California school districts, Governor Gavin Newsom has called for immediate action to restrict smartphone use in classrooms as the new academic year begins. In a letter sent Aug. 13, Newsom urged education leaders to implement stricter controls on smartphones, emphasizing the growing concerns about …
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13 August
Back-to-School Shopping Kicks Off Early as Families Gear Up for Deals
-Editorial As of early July, more than half (55%) of back-to-school and college shoppers have already started preparing for the upcoming academic year, according to a recent survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Katherine Cullen, NRF Vice President of Industry and Consumer Insights, emphasized …
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13 August
Imperial County’s Dr. Todd Finnell to Lead California County Superintendents as 2024-2025 President-Elect
-Editorial Imperial County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Todd Finnell, has been selected as the 2024-2025 President-Elect of the California County Superintendents (CCSE). This prestigious role positions Dr. Finnell to play a pivotal part in shaping the future of education for California’s more than six million students. The California County Superintendents …
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2 August
Over Half of Californians Support Fining Parents for Children’s School Absences
-Editorial A recent study reveals that more than half of Californians support fining parents for their children’s school absences, with an average suggested fine of $22 per day. The survey, conducted by Test Prep Insight, included 3,000 parents and highlighted significant opinions on the issue of student absenteeism and mental …
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1 August
U.S. Senate Passes Landmark Kids Online Safety Act
-Editorial The Senate passed the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) with overwhelming support, marking a significant step towards holding tech companies accountable for online dangers affecting minors. The bill, approved by a 91-3 vote, represents the first major Congressional effort in decades to address the issue of harmful online content. …
July, 2024
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19 July
Controversy Erupts as Governor Newsom Approves SAFETY Act Shielding Student Pronoun Changes from Parents
-Editorial California Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent approval of the SAFETY Act, which prevents schools from notifying parents when students change their pronouns, has sparked significant controversy. Critics argue that the legislation undermines parental rights and imposes a one-size-fits-all approach to sensitive family matters. They claim the act prioritizes student privacy …
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11 July
Secretary Kurt Honold Tours Innovation Centers in Baja California
-Editorial To promote the integration and active participation of innovation centers in the economic development challenges of Baja California, the Secretary of Economy and Innovation, Kurt Honold Morales, visited three key centers in Ensenada and Tijuana. These centers are part of the CI Baja Network, which includes 33 centers specialized …
