CUSD, CCA host a successful Beach Blitz, the biggest off-season robotics competition in SoCal

CUSD, CCA host a successful Beach Blitz, the biggest off-season robotics competition in SoCal

By Lou Ponsi Amped up spectators filled the Aliso Niguel High School gymnasium to cheer on high functioning, finely tuned
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Robot Dolphins gear up for a riveting season of live robotics competitions

Robot Dolphins gear up for a riveting season of live robotics competitions

By Greg Mellen On an eraser board above the riot of equipment that fills the workshop for Robotics Team 5199,
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Newhart Middle School’s new facility supports student learning for crucial STEAM fields

Newhart Middle School’s new facility supports student learning for crucial STEAM fields

Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) introduced the community to Newhart Middle School’s new STEAM classroom and lab facility in Mission
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CUSD robotics team provides crucial skill building for students going into STEM careers

CUSD robotics team provides crucial skill building for students going into STEM careers

By Lou Ponsi In only its fourth year of existence, the Capistrano Unified School District robotics team has showed it
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OC STEM initiative awards honor CUSD elementary educators

OC STEM initiative awards honor CUSD elementary educators

By Cathi Douglas Two Capistrano Unified elementary school educators say their recent STEM award endorses the importance of scientific innovation
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Innovative STEAM Nights bring families together in discovery

Innovative STEAM Nights bring families together in discovery

By Cathi Douglas Capistrano Unified schools are building students’ enthusiasm for science through innovative programs while coping with coronavirus pandemic
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College, career classes prepare kids for lifelong success

College, career classes prepare kids for lifelong success

By Lou Ponsi The College and Career Advantage (CCA) program offers career-pathway courses aimed at preparing students in the Capistrano
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First elementary Virtual STEAM Night sees success

First elementary Virtual STEAM Night sees success

By Greg Mellen While in-person classes are in various stages of hiatus, “the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math)
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Forster Middle School teacher joins national fellowship marrying esports and education

Forster Middle School teacher joins national fellowship marrying esports and education

By Daniel Langhorne Dolphin trainer. Hollywood special-effects makeup artist. Rescue scuba diver. Veterinarian technician. Marine mammal rescuer. These are some
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Career Technical Education Pathways set up CUSD students for success

Career Technical Education Pathways set up CUSD students for success

By Avery Edward Capistrano Unified began a partnership with College and Career Advantage in 1970 to provide students opportunities in
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