Andrea Briseño

San Diego

Education Reporter at inewsource

Education reporter 🍎 @inewsource via @Report4America. Previously @modbee.

Articles

The Weekender: Election Edition

Oct 25, 2024 | inewsource.org | Andrea Briseño

Hi there,Welcome to a special edition of the Weekender. Election Day is around the corner and my fellow reporters and I have been have been busy breaking down some of the most important races and ballot measures in San Diego County. Save this email if you’re still doing your research. And pass along to friends and family who may find this useful, too. 🖊️ Need help on how and where to vote? Check this out. 📈 Want to follow results next week and our latest coverage?
San Diego schools enroll more migrant students

Oct 25, 2024 | inewsource.org | Andrea Briseño |Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

Why This Matters Newcomer students are more likely to drop out of school because of challenges faced inside and outside of the classroom, including insufficient teacher training and a lack of basic needs. The fifth and sixth graders watched intently as Principal Fernando Hernandez flipped through the pages of the picture book.
Inscripciones-incrementan-entre-pláticas-consolidación-south-bay-union

Oct 16, 2024 | inewsource.org | Andrea Briseño

Por qué esto importa South Bay Union atiende a alrededor de 5,600 estudiantes desde preescolar hasta el 8vo grado de comunidades en Imperial Beach, San Ysidro y del sur de San Diego, muchos de los cuales son considerados de bajos recursos y se identifican como hispanos o latinos. Cualquier opción de consolidación aprobada impactaría a cientos de estudiantes del distrito. Lea este artículo en ingles aquí.
Talks of consolidating San Diego school district continue

Oct 4, 2024 | inewsource.org | Andrea Briseño

Why this matters South Bay Union serves about 5,600 students in preschool through 8th grade from communities in Imperial Beach, San Ysidro and Southern San Diego, many of whom are considered low-income and identify as Hispanic or Latino. Any approved consolidation option would impact hundreds of the district’s students. South Bay Union is still losing students.
Across San Diego County, School Board Candidates Make ‘Parental Rights’ Part of Their Platform

Sep 19, 2024 | timesofsandiego.com | Andrea Briseño

Alex Welling, who’s running for Cajon Valley school board, says he and other parents who have advocated for their rights in the district have been labeled “Nazis” and “the peanut gallery.”But Welling told inewsource he doesn’t see it that way; instead, he’s fighting to ensure parents have a say in their child’s education and upbringing while at school.
Parents rights fight at the top of mind this election

Sep 17, 2024 | inewsource.org | Andrea Briseño

Why this matters Board members set the tone for school districts and vote on important matters, such as the budget, curriculum, policy and more.
In Chula Vista, a school board fight is brewing

Aug 22, 2024 | inewsource.org | Andrea Briseño

Why this matters The Chula Vista Elementary School District is the fourth-largest in the county, serving nearly 30,000 kids across 50 campuses. Board members approve the district's nearly $300 million budget. Francisco Tamayo wants a seat on the Chula Vista school board — just not the one he holds now. Tamayo is among a field of seven candidates running for the Chula Vista Elementary School District board.
San Ysidro School District livestreaming after complaints

Aug 16, 2024 | inewsource.org | Andrea Briseño

Why this matters Public agencies found after the pandemic that livestreaming board meetings increased public participation among those who might not have otherwise attended the in-person meeting. After months of parents fighting for increased access, the San Ysidro School District is joining dozens others in the county and livestreaming its board meetings.
Poway Unified investigates mold concerns at its campus

Aug 7, 2024 | inewsource.org | Andrea Briseño

Why this matters Mold exposure can trigger a range of health symptoms in individuals, including respiratory issues and chronic headaches. Poway Unified School District is investigating mold concerns at one of its elementary schools after receiving complaints from parents and teachers, including some who claim the conditions are causing health problems.
New complaints surface against SDUSD associate principal

Jun 28, 2024 | inewsource.org | Andrea Briseño

Why this matters Administrators, teachers and other staff at schools — including Hoover High, where more than 2,000 students were enrolled last year — are responsible for creating learning environments that are safe, secure and peaceful, according to the California Department of Education.