Beyond the Carnegie Unit: Schools Are Already Testing Ways to Measure ‘Durable’ Skills

Cajon Valley, starting in 2015,developed and began piloting the “World of Work,” a K-8 program in which students explore career interests and learn how skills like organization, investigation, or interacting with people underlie different jobs.

Public Notice - Citizens’ Oversight Committee Vacancies

The Cajon Valley Union School District (CVUSD) is seeking qualified, motivated volunteers to fill vacant positions on the independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC).

David Miyashiro: Personalized Education and Community Engagement are Opportunities to help students chart their own success.

Stop & Talk Podcast with Grant Oliphant of The Conrad Prebys Foundation.

A district’s World of Work initiative carries a departure from traditional metrics in preparing students for success beyond high school

When students fail to see the relevance of what they are being taught, they gradually disengage from the learning process and begin to rethink the value of higher education.

Amanda Ford of Flying Hills honored as SD County Teacher of the Year

Five local educators representing schools in Chula Vista, El Cajon, Escondido, and Poway have been named SD County Teachers of the Year. The honorees were announced at a reception Friday night as part of the 33rd annual “Cox Presents: Salute to Teachers,” presented by San Diego County Credit Union in partnership with the SDCOE.

CVUSD is making sure its safety and security procedures are up to date.

"It's something that we revisit every year, practice training protocols tools, everything," said Dr. Superintendent, David Miyashiro.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Grant to Cajon Valley

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announces support for innovative education practices in California and New Mexico.

Cajon Valley Summer Lunch Program

Nutritious meals are provided free of charge to all children 18 year. Click for location, date and time.

Congratulations to GlobalMindED’s 2023 Inclusive Leader Award Winner for K-12 Education: David Miyashiro

The Surging World of Work

The World of Work (WoW) is surging in the Pittsburgh K-12 area in 2023. World of Work is a career initiative that started in the Cajon Valley Union School District, San Diego CA. There are now districts across the United States who are using this model to prepare students in K-12 for their future directions.

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DIVE AWARDS 2022 District of the Year: Cajon Valley Union School District

A California district implemented a robust career exploration model that begins with teaching students to deliver TED Talks — in kindergarten.

Hey, fourth graders! Are you ready for an adventure?

The California State Park Adventure Pass is just for you. See how you can visit some of the most amazing parks in the country with your family and friends—for free.

Senator Brian Jones Visits Lexington Elementary

"It's an honor to represent Cajon Valley in Sacramento as the State Senator...we are going to continue that relationship and expand that next year." - Brian Jones

Cajon Valley expanded before and after school care. The program is open to all students regardless of income.

"That's wraparound service and care that should be standard for all kids.”

Interview with Superintendent Dr. David Miyashiro about back to school

"The biggest change for us is providing free before and after school care and enrichment for all families."

SDG&E Partners With Cajon Valley School District on Vehicle-to-Grid Project for Electric School Buses

As part of the five-year pilot project, SDG&E installed six 60kW bi-directional DC fast chargers at Cajon Valley's bus yard in El Cajon.

Campus Safety and Security Update

Presented to the Governing Board on May 31, 2022

EPA and Cajon Valley Union School District Celebrate Zero Emission Buses

“EPA is proud to recognize Cajon Valley Union School District and its efforts to reduce bus emissions, which will help protect kids and parents from harmful particles, and fight climate change.”

Innovation in action: Creating a new vision of school that prepares students to live

Let’s improve education as a service by returning to the practical application of ideas toward ensuring every student is prepared for a life post-graduation.