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Associated Press
6 days ago
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- Associated Press
TransAct's Upgraded Extended Learning Platform Provides San Diego USD Families with Streamlined Access to Programs
District launches Out-of-Schooltime Tracker software to streamline ELO program registration, attendance, and reporting for thousands of parents and students 'We're proud to support San Diego Unified in delivering equitable, accessible out-of-school learning experiences,' said Nate Brogan, CEO at TransAct.'— Nate Brogan, CEO LYNNWOOD, WA, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 / / -- TransAct, a leading provider of operational and compliance software for the education sector, announced today that the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) has successfully launched its Out-of-Schooltime Tracker software solution to manage the district's Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) programs. SDUSD is California's second-largest school district, serving more than 90,000 students from pre-school through 12th grade. Its ELO offerings, such as its Summer PrimeTime Program, provide enriching opportunities for students in the arts, sports, STEM, dance, and more outside the traditional school day and year. To enhance the experience for its families as well as to provide real-time access for program providers, eliminate attendance-related accountability concerns, and reduce staff workload, the district sought to replace its disparate enrollment and attendance systems with a unified platform that would provide a more modern, user-friendly system. After a competitive RFP process, SDUSD chose TransAct's Out-of-Schooltime Tracker solution for its ability to seamlessly handle registration, attendance tracking, and reporting for its ELO programs available to TK-8th grade students—all in one place. The launch of Out-of-Schooltime Tracker for the upcoming summer ELO programs is complete. More than 60,000 students were invited to apply, with parents and guardians receiving automated email and text notifications when registration opened. Thanks to easy integration with the district's student information system (SIS), key student-related fields are prepopulated in Out-of-Schooltime Tracker, making the registration process faster and easier for families. Within the first 24 hours alone, more than 13,000 applications were submitted — a number that continues to rise. 'TransAct is proud to support San Diego Unified in delivering equitable, accessible out-of-school learning experiences,' said Nate Brogan, CEO at TransAct. 'Innovative districts like SDUSD are leading the way in using technology to simplify program management, improve communication with families, and ultimately expand access to high-quality enrichment opportunities. We're excited to be part of their mission to create enriching, inclusive experiences for students beyond the classroom.' To learn more about TransAct's Out-of-Schooltime Tracker and how it supports ELO programs nationwide, visit: About TransAct For 30 years, TransAct has been dedicated to providing K-12 districts and state departments of education with software solutions that help them more efficiently meet mission-critical requirements, reduce operational complexity, and more safely and effectively serve their students. More than 30 State Departments of Education and 3,000+ school districts across the country use TransAct software to reduce operational complexity, more efficiently meet state and federal requirements, improve campus-wide communication, enhance board performance and more safely and effectively serve their students. For more information about TransAct, visit Jennifer London TransAct Communications +1 564-225-2790 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
LIST: 2025 ‘California Distinguished' schools in San Diego County
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — There are 12 San Diego County elementary schools that have been selected for the 2025 California Distinguished Schools Program. Selected by officials with the California Department of Education (CDE), schools that are recognized were determined to have demonstrated 'exemplary achievements.' CDE said it uses a multiple measures accountability system to identify eligible schools based on their performance and progress. Performance on these measures is reported through what's called the California School Dashboard, which helps to identify school strengths and areas of improvement. Health concerns arise as county plans to reopen South Bay campground Schools were selected based on the following indicators: demonstrating excellence and growth in academic achievement and ensuring a positive school climate. Additionally, CDE said schools recognized for closing the achievement gap 'enroll at least 40% of their students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds and achieve accelerated academic growth for one or more historically underserved student groups.' Elementary, middle and high schools are recognized in alternate years, so awardees hold the title for two years. A total of 336 elementary schools across the Golden State were selected this year. A full list of those selected can be found here. While announcing the winners, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond said, 'Excellent elementary schools play a critical role in the life outcomes of our young people. This year's California Distinguished Schools celebration provides us with an opportunity to recognize the hard work of our elementary educators and school staff who help our students discover passions and experiences that will propel them.' Travelers at San Diego International Airport to enjoy live poetry experience The following San Diego County elementary schools were deemed 'California Distinguished' in 2025: Dehesa Elementary, The Heights Charter Escondido Union, Heritage K-8 Charter Fallbrook Union Elementary, La Paloma Elementary Fallbrook Union Elementary, Live Oak Elementary Lakeside Union Elementary, Riverview Elementary San Diego County Office of Education, Dual Language Immersion North County San Diego County Office of Education, JCS – Manzanita San Diego Unified, Jonas Salk Elementary San Diego Unified, Benchley/Weinberger Elementary San Diego Unified, Doyle Elementary Solana Beach Elementary, Carmel Creek Elementary Solana Beach Elementary, Solana Pacific Elementary The 2025 California Distinguished Schools will be recognized at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim on May 30, 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
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- Yahoo
San Diego County has most Purple Star Schools in 2025 since program began
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego has a record number of designations for schools across the county this year, according to the list of 2025 Purple Star Schools released by the California Department of Education. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced last week that 83 schools in California have been designated as Purple Star Schools in 2025, with 41 San Diego County schools receiving the Purple Star designation — the most in one year since the program began in 2021, the San Diego County Office of Education reports. Major campus improvement project completed at Franklin Elementary School The California Purple Star School Designation Program provides transition support for military-connected students and their families by publicly designating schools that meet certain requirements. The 41 San Diego County schools represent about half of the 83 California schools designated as Purple Star Schools in 2025. San Diego County 2025 Purple Star Schools: Carlsbad High, Carlsbad Unified Carlsbad Seaside Academy, Carlsbad Unified Carlsbad Village Academy, Carlsbad Unified Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary, Chula Vista Elementary Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary, Chula Vista Elementary Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary, Chula Vista Elementary Heritage Elementary, Chula Vista Elementary Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary, Chula Vista Elementary Fallbrook High, Fallbrook Union High Lakeside Farms Elementary, Lakeside Union Elementary Creekside Elementary, Poway Unified Twin Peaks Middle, Poway Unified Monarch, San Diego County Office of Education San Diego County Community, San Diego County Office of Education San Diego County Court, San Diego County Office of Education San Pasqual Academy, San Diego County Office of Education Canyon Hills High, San Diego Unified Challenger Middle, San Diego Unified Dana Middle, San Diego Unified Dewey Elementary, San Diego Unified Farb Middle, San Diego Unified Mason Elementary, San Diego Unified Miller Elementary, San Diego Unified Mira Mesa High, San Diego Unified Montgomery Middle, San Diego Unified Pacific Beach Middle, San Diego Unified Sessions Elementary, San Diego Unified Chet F. Harritt Elementary, Santee PRIDE Academy at Prospect Avenue, Santee Emory Elementary, South Bay Union Mission Vista High, Vista Unified Vista High, Vista Unified Bella Mente Montessori Academy California Pacific Charter Christ Lutheran Elementary Coastal Academy Charter Compass Charter Schools of San Diego Imperial Beach Charter Reformation Lutheran Church and School, San Diego Unified Sage Oak Charter San Diego Cooperative Charter The Purple Star designation lasts for three years, which means the 2025 listed schools will join 46 other county schools that were recognized in 2023 and 2024. With a total of 87 schools, San Diego County now represents nearly half of the 179 schools designated across the state, according to the San Diego County Office of Education. View the full list of all 179 schools in California designated as Purple Star Schools online here. 'Military families make many sacrifices for our country and we have a duty to support them however we can,' said County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gloria E. Ciriza. 'I applaud all the Purple Star designees for their efforts to make sure our students feel connected and a sense of belonging, which is critical to their success.' Harvard expanding free tuition in diversity push The Purple Star Program was designed to help students and their families with the challenges of moving frequently by setting standards for and publicly designating military-friendly schools. 'Congratulations to the educators, staff, administrators, parents, and students at these schools,' said Tony Thurmond, state superintendent for public instruction. 'These schools are crucial to supporting our military-connected students, ensuring that they maintain their academic, college, and career aspirations while their parents serve our country.' Applications to be designated as a Purple Star School in California open again in September 2025, the California Department of Education's website states. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
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- Yahoo
San Diego Unified to offer ‘to-go meals' for students fasting during Ramadan
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego Unified School District announced Thursday that it will be offering 'to-go meals' for students who are fasting during Ramadan. For those unfamiliar, Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and is considered 'the holy month of fasting,' which is abided by daily from dawn to sunset. For Muslims, according to the Associated Press, it's a time of increased worship, charity and good deeds. In recognition of students in the school district who honor Ramadan, San Diego Unified's Food & Nutrition Services Department, also known as Sandi Coast Cafe, has created a special to-go menu. Officials with the district explained in a press release that this program is meant to 'promote nutrition security and health equity for its students.' Gaylord Pacific Resort in Chula Vista hiring hundreds for 2025 opening The food service is made possible through a a waiver by the California Department of Education, which grants school districts in the Golden State the ability to serve non-congregate meals as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. Learn more about the Ramadan to-go meals on the San Diego Unified website. 'This waiver from the state, combined with the hard work of our nutrition staff and cooperation with school site leaders, will allow us to better serve all of our students and families,' said Alicia Pitrone Hauser, Director of Food & Nutrition Services for San Diego Unified. 'For students fasting during Ramadan, this program allows us to send meals home with children to meet their nutrition needs once the daily fast has concluded.' The to-go meals campaign is slated to begin on Feb. 24 and will run through March 28. The Sandi Coast Cafe will provide precooked and packaged meals that can be taken home and easily prepared. 'Families that are interested in participating are asked to fill out a Ramadan meals request form, similar to those that are used for field trips and other offsite locations,' district officials noted. 'I have never heard of a food program like this. I'm happy that this will be offered to my children as they fast during Ramadan,' said Mohammad Jawad Shirzai, a parent at Mira Mesa High School. 'The United States has a lot of positive things but one of the greatest things about this country is that they are accepting people from all backgrounds, ideologies, beliefs and religions.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
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San Diego Unified students outscored districts in most large U.S. cities
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Students from the San Diego Unified School District outperformed other 4th and 8th grade students across the nation in several categories last year, according to recently released data from the U.S. Department of Education. The report, largely referred to as the nation's 'report card,' showed the district's scores in 4th grade mathematics for 2024 significantly improved since the previous assessment conducted in 2022. Meanwhile, 8th grade math scores, as well as reading scores for 4th and 8th grades, remained about the same since the last evaluation. Parking meter rates officially double in San Diego Still, the scores for both 4th and 8th grades in San Diego Unified's schools were higher than those for students in other districts across the country, according to the report. Fourth graders scored an average of 239 in math last year, an improvement of seven points from 2022. This was higher than the average score of 231 for students in other large U.S. cities. They had a modest improvement in reading scores from 222 in 2022 to 223 last year, but it was still 15 points higher than the nation's average. Eighth graders, on the other hand, saw their average math score rise from 274 in 2022 to 275 last year, which was nine points higher than the average score in other large cities, data showed. Although their reading score decreased by a point, from 264 in 2022 to 263 last year, eighth graders in San Diego Unified performed better than other districts nationwide. The average reading score for students in large cities nationwide was 252 last year. 'San Diego Unified School District continues to be a top performer in all tested areas on the [National Assessment of Educational Progress], leading all large cities that participate in the Trial Urban District Assessment program in both fourth and eighth grade reading performance nationally,' said Raymond Hart, the executive director of the Council of the Great City Schools, in a news release Wednesday. He added the district's improved scores in 4th grade math, as well as the scale score, were greater than those seen across California as a whole. 'I couldn't be prouder of progress we have made as a team, but there is more work to be done,' commented Fabi Bagula, interim superintendent of San Diego Unified. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
