San Diego City Council will present San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) with a City Council Proclamation pronouncing August 28, 2019, the first day of fall semester, as San Diego Continuing Education Day in San Diego. During the City Council meeting on July 23, 2019, City Council members voted unanimously to support the proclamation, which recognizes SDCE as the largest
07/24/2019
Assemblymember Shirley Weber, Ph.D., recognized long-time educational leader, Sam Phu, as a recipient of the 79th District's Annual Salute to Men Making a Difference. Dr. Weber’s yearly celebration honors men who have made significant contributions to Southeastern San Diego through education and activism. The ceremony took place on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Oak Park
06/17/2019
From sewing to housekeeping, she worked many jobs before she could graduate high school. Sixty years ago, a Tijuana, Mexico student dropped out of school to support her family. The now 75-year-old grandmother has received her diploma. Linda Ramirez completed San Diego Continuing Education’s (SDCE) High School Diploma/Equivalency program. The free course offers review in
06/07/2019
On Saturday, May 25, hundreds of families and graduates will gather to celebrate San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) and San Diego Unified School District’s joint 2019 commencement ceremony. The day will be a particularly special occasion for the Vizcarra family because not one, but three generations of graduates will walk across the stage to receive their GED at the same
05/20/2019
SAN DIEGO, CA — Carlos O. Turner Cortez, Ph.D. started a career in education 20 years ago, a decision he pursued due to mentorship and support during some of his earliest years as a faculty member with Teach for America (TFA). Now, two decades later, he is honored with an award from the same organization that lead him to develop his true passion—educational leadership that
05/02/2019
In academic year 2018-2019, San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) presented $250,000 in scholarships and awards to over 150 students at the 11th annual “Stars on the Rise” Scholarship and Awards Ceremony. The student achievement event, hosted by the SDCE Foundation, took place on Monday, April 22, 2019 at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation in southeastern San Diego,
04/23/2019
In academic year 2018-2019, San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) presents $250,000 in 150 scholarships and awards at the 11th annual “Stars on the Rise” Scholarship and Awards Ceremony. The student achievement event, hosted by the SDCE Foundation, will take place on Monday, April 22, 2019 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation in southeastern
04/18/2019
San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) joins forces with California Community Colleges during April for National Community College Month. The month of advocacy supports and celebrates the academic achievements and civic contributions made by continuing and community college students. SDCE is California’s largest noncredit institution and the adult education division of the San
04/12/2019
On Saturday, March 30, 2019, students, faculty and administrators of San Diego Continuing Education’s (SDCE’s) Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Programs raised almost $20,000 for the San Diego Brain Injury Foundation (SDBIF) during their 12th annual surviveHEADSTRONG Walk for Recovery. SDBIF promotes public awareness and social advocacy regarding brain-injury and provides support,
04/05/2019
Simone Scano traveled to the United States from a small town near Venice, Italy following his husband’s career as a biomedical researcher. The emotional relocation pushed Scano toward his dream job. Remembering his experience teaching Italian language to youth in Germany inspired him to explore a career path in child development. Scano completed the free Child Development
04/02/2019
