Dr. Lamont Jackson, Superintendent of the San Diego Unified School District, spoke with KPBS about the new school year.
They are scheduled to return for the fall semester on Monday.
The district is hiring more counselors and continues to empower its department of youth advocacy which provides support for children dealing with everything from gender identity to bullying, and cultural sensitivity issues. “When I was hired as Superintendent the community spoke, and the community said we need to support the whole child," Jackson said. “It's about bringing the resources of the community into the school as a hub. So, when you talk about mental health, you have support there. When you talk about physical health, we have on-site clinics. Look at Hoover, they have dental medical facilities, right on campus.
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