Thursday, June 25 2009 7:26 PM EDT2009-06-26 00:26:51 GMT
Laser technology, structural engineering - sounds like courses offered at a major university. But they're actually popular electives at a middle school in Encinitas.
Laser technology, structural engineering - sounds like courses offered at a major university. But they're actually popular electives at a middle school in Encinitas.
Thursday, May 28 2009 3:33 PM EDT2009-05-28 20:33:13 GMT
The next Picasso or Monet might be discovered in 4-S Ranch. With the help of dedicated parent volunteers, students at Oak Valley Middle School are creating incredible works of art.
The next Picasso or Monet might be discovered in 4-S Ranch. With the help of dedicated parent volunteers, students at Oak Valley Middle School are creating incredible works of art.
Wednesday, May 13 2009 3:56 PM EDT2009-05-13 20:56:57 GMT
Academic excellence is what teachers and students strive to achieve everyday across San Diego County. There's one North County school where students are learning the value of an education through a lesson in giving.
Wednesday, April 22 2009 3:53 PM EDT2009-04-22 20:53:01 GMT
This year marks a milestone for Cubberly Elementary in Serra Mesa. The school is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
This year marks a milestone for Cubberly Elementary in Serra Mesa. The school is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Teachers, students and parents are taking pride in the school's history, along with its commitment to the arts.
Thursday, March 5 2009 6:18 PM EST2009-03-05 23:18:52 GMT
Early last year, a group of passionate parents and teachers gathered with one vision - to open a community school in downtown San Diego.
Early last year, a group of passionate parents and teachers gathered with one vision - to open a community school in downtown San Diego. That dream became reality in a few short months when Urban Discovery Academy opened its doors last fall in the heart of Balboa Park.
Wednesday, December 17 2008 1:10 PM EST2008-12-17 18:10:16 GMT
It's been called the gateway to Juilliard. Canyon Crest Academy in the San Dieguito School District is making a name for itself in the artistic world, offering courses to train and inspire future artists.
It's been called the gateway to Juilliard. Canyon Crest Academy in the San Dieguito School District is making a name for itself in the artistic world, offering courses to train and inspire future artists.
You can call it on-the-job training in some North County classrooms. Students in the San Dieguito School District are being exposed to real-life careers.
You can call it on-the-job training in some North County classrooms. Students in the San Dieguito School District are being exposed to real-life careers.
Since San Diego's High Tech High School opened in 2000, by a coalition of business leaders and educators, it's made a name for itself - even capturing the attention of visitors like Oprah and Bill Gates.
San Marcos -- Since San Diego's High Tech High School opened in 2000, by a coalition of business leaders and educators, it's made a name for itself - even capturing the attention of visitors like Oprah and Bill Gates. Now, as News 8's Nichelle Medina reports, the movement is growing with the newest campus in North County.
It's the newest gem of the Del Mar Union School District. Ocean Air Elementary opened its doors last August. And once you step foot on campus, you'll immediately see it's a very special place.
It's the newest gem of the Del Mar Union School District. Ocean Air Elementary opened its doors last August. And once you step foot on campus, you'll immediately see it's a very special place.
There's one school in San Diego that's recently been honored for raising the bar for under-achieving students. It combines hard work and the belief that every child can succeed.
City Heights -- There's one school in San Diego that's recently been honored for raising the bar for under-achieving students. It combines hard work and the belief that every child can succeed.
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Family involvement is important. Are you doing your best to help with homework, improve test-taking, & support your gifted child? Also, learn what to do when your teen fails.
Monday, May 6 2013 7:41 PM EDT2013-05-06 23:41:56 GMT
Not all children in the foster care system are looking to be adopted. The goal for many of them is reunification with their birth family.
Not all children in the foster care system are looking to be adopted. The goal for many of them is reunification with their birth family. However during that process, these kids need loving foster families to give them some stability.
Monday, April 29 2013 3:34 PM EDT2013-04-29 19:34:48 GMT
He's a 14-year-old boy who doesn't know what sharing Christmastime with family even feels like.
He's a 14-year-old boy who doesn't know what sharing Christmastime with family even feels like. Isaac says he's happy in his group home, because he knows no other life. This polite young man is in desperate need of a family to help guide him through these impressionable teenage years.
Monday, April 22 2013 2:06 PM EDT2013-04-22 18:06:27 GMT
Eliga is turning 13-years-old on Tuesday and like most kids his age he wants an iPod Touch or a PlayStation 3 for his birthday.
Eliga is turning 13-years-old on Tuesday and like most kids his age he wants an iPod Touch or a PlayStation 3 for his birthday. But unlike most kids his age, Eliga's birthday wish list includes finding a family to call his own.
Wednesday, April 17 2013 4:42 PM EDT2013-04-17 20:42:23 GMT
He's a two-year-old boy who needs round-the-clock medical care. Luis has a number of medical issues, but has made significant improvements while in the care of his current foster family.
He's a two-year-old boy who needs round-the-clock medical care. Luis has a number of medical issues, but has made significant improvements while in the care of his current foster family.
Monday, April 8 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-04-08 21:25:03 GMT
He's a 17-year-old boy that will require a lot of care and dedication from a loving family. Ryan has severe food allergies, is fed through a G-tube and has additional special needs.
He's a 17-year-old boy that will require a lot of care and dedication from a loving family. Ryan has severe food allergies, is fed through a G-tube and has additional special needs. Meet Ryan, who deserves a new start in the New Year and a family to give him love.
Monday, April 1 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-04-01 22:45:56 GMT
One local mom has adopted three medically fragile boys. She's a nurse by trade, who felt compelled to adopt and make a difference in the lives of these precious children.
One local mom has adopted three medically fragile boys. She's a nurse by trade, who felt compelled to adopt and make a difference in the lives of these precious children.
Monday, March 25 2013 1:57 PM EDT2013-03-25 17:57:27 GMT
A local mom had just finished her adoption classes when she saw two young sisters featured on Adopt 8. Those girls are now her daughters and life has changed dramatically for them.
A local mom, who decided to adopt after her biological daughter went off to college, had just finished her adoption classes when she saw two young sisters featured on Adopt 8. Those girls are now her daughters and life has changed dramatically for them.
Monday, March 18 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-03-18 21:57:54 GMT
They're 10-year-old twins born 12 minutes apart. Adriel wants to be a pro basketball player, and Gabriel wants to be a police officer, but what these boys are missing are parents to help them fulfill their dreams.
They're 10-year-old twins born 12 minutes apart. Adriel wants to be a pro basketball player, and Gabriel wants to be a police officer, but what these boys are missing are parents to help them fulfill their dreams.
Monday, March 11 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-03-11 23:38:56 GMT
It's hard to imagine growing up in a different home than your brother or sister, but it's what many foster kids in San Diego must endure.
It's hard to imagine growing up in a different home than your brother or sister, but it's what many foster kids in San Diego must endure. But a county-run program called Camp Connect, gives these siblings a chance to bond during a four day camp. Now, the County is calling on volunteers to join the program.
Monday, March 4 2013 7:05 PM EST2013-03-05 00:05:47 GMT
There's a huge need for families in San Diego to adopt older children. And one local family says adopting a 10-year-old daughter was the perfect way to complete their family and hope others consider doing the same.
There's a huge need for families in San Diego to adopt older children. And one local family says adopting a 10-year-old daughter was the perfect way to complete their family and hope others consider doing the same. It was exactly two years, when Nakaylah joined her forever family and this is her heartwarming success story.
