School district doubles opportunity for students to explore landmark learning institutions, cultural sites

By Mark Talkington ● Education ● January 19, 2023 January 19, 2023

This year, an additional two dozen students will be headed to Hispanic-Serving Institutions, thanks to the work of the district and the Latino Parent Advisory Council.

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Latest Palm Springs COD campus plans unveiled, to be reviewed at Friday’s Board of Trustees meeting

By Mark Talkington ● Education ● January 18, 2023 January 18, 2023

The plans show one main building for student services and classrooms, while roughly half of the 29 acres of land in the center of the city will remain undeveloped.

Palm Springs’ Ervin seated on PSUSD Board of Education

By Mark Talkington ● Education ● December 13, 2022 December 13, 2022

After being sworn in, Charlie Ervin took time to thank his family and the Desert Highland Gateway Estates community. He vowed to make both proud during his four-year tenure.

Weekend conference aims to address divisiveness, assure students feel supported by community, educators

By Kendall Balchan ● Education ● October 17, 2022 October 16, 2022

PSUSD held a similar conference in the past, but it was a smaller scale and all virtual. This year the conference is a full day, packed with panels led by city officials, local leaders, and national experts.

Marathon meeting over COD Palm Springs campus more informative than combative

By Kendall Balchan ● Education ● September 15, 2022 September 15, 2022

Trustee: “I think there was a lot of information that was presented today that will definitely help all of us move forward.”

Claiming they can’t compete with ‘Palm Springs millionaires,’ COD officials take case directly to residents

By Mark Talkington ● Education ● September 13, 2022 September 14, 2022

COD Trustee: “Dr. Garcia just celebrated her one-year anniversary as our president. That campus should have been built years ago … Why did the previous administration not move the project forward?”

City files suit against College of the Desert claiming it’s slow-playing document delivery

By Mark Talkington ● City Hall ● September 12, 2022 January 18, 2023

A spokesperson for COD said Monday afternoon the college has been cooperating in good faith with the city’s requests and fully plans to provide the information.

Hospitality industry touts study, pushes back on scaled-down Palm Springs College of the Desert campus

By Kendall Balchan ● Education ● September 6, 2022 September 7, 2022

A commissioned report addressed during a news conference Tuesday recommends a hospitality and culinary program more than double the size of COD’s current plans.

Large indoor gatherings at schools not allowed just yet; Board cites high number of Covid cases

By Mark Talkington ● Education ● August 25, 2022 August 29, 2022

As of late Thursday, the district was reporting 186 COVID-19 cases on an online dashboard it maintains, including 143 among students.

New school year brings new start times, possible lower enrollment

By Kendall Balchan ● Education ● August 10, 2022 August 10, 2022

Sleep scientists say later start times are proven to lead to better academic performance and a reduction in behavioral problems.

Residents unseen, unheard at forum touted by COD as chance to discuss Palm Springs campus plans

By Kendall Balchan ● Education ● August 4, 2022 August 4, 2022

Eight representatives of COD took turns speaking, including Dr. Martha Garcia, superintendent and president of the college. She used her time to thank the panelists and viewers for attending and encouraged the community to provide input.

2010 documents show city didn’t require COD return land if it failed to build Palm Springs campus

By Kendall Balchan and Mark Talkington ● Education ● August 1, 2022 August 1, 2022

While there was discussion of what the college hoped to build on the site, and mention that hundreds of millions of taxpayer-approved bonds would be used to fund the campus, a transfer approved by city leaders had only one formal condition.

School district doubles opportunity for students to explore landmark learning institutions, cultural sites

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Latest Palm Springs COD campus plans unveiled, to be reviewed at Friday’s Board of Trustees meeting

Palm Springs’ Ervin seated on PSUSD Board of Education

Weekend conference aims to address divisiveness, assure students feel supported by community, educators

Marathon meeting over COD Palm Springs campus more informative than combative

Claiming they can’t compete with ‘Palm Springs millionaires,’ COD officials take case directly to residents

City files suit against College of the Desert claiming it’s slow-playing document delivery

Hospitality industry touts study, pushes back on scaled-down Palm Springs College of the Desert campus

Large indoor gatherings at schools not allowed just yet; Board cites high number of Covid cases

New school year brings new start times, possible lower enrollment

Residents unseen, unheard at forum touted by COD as chance to discuss Palm Springs campus plans

2010 documents show city didn’t require COD return land if it failed to build Palm Springs campus

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