The Business Roundtable for Education's Best Practices in Education project is a unique way to share with educators and business leaders the outstanding programs that are taking place in San Diego County's schools. In 2002 and 2003, we concentrated on K-8 school programs while our 2000 and 2001 work emphasized 9-12 programs. See the Best Practices book links on the sidebar to read and/or print either the Best Practices in K-8 Education or the Best Practices in 9-12 Education book, read write-ups of the programs visited, view the Best Practices and Showcases Photo Albums, or enjoy the slideshow from the Best Practices in Education Showcase.

Each year, the Best Practices in Education project just gets bigger and better. Within the past two years, over 300 business people and thousands of educators learned about the 32 Best Practices programs highlighted in 2002-03 and became better informed about the promising practices taking place in county K-8 schools. We are so proud of the teacher expertise highlighted and the recognition garnered for the programs from the business community.

The latest version of the Best Practices book published Fall 2003 discusses promising and effective "Best Practices in K-8 Education" while the earlier book, "Best Practices in 9-12 Education," portrays excellence in our local high schools.

• Local schools invited to submit a "best practice."
• Site Visitation Teams, made up of three local business people, visit each program.
• Showcase reception celebrates and recognizes "Best Practices" programs.
• San Diego "Best Practices" book is published.
• The "Best Practices" Web site highlights school programs.
• An Education Minute begins broadcasting the meaningful work coming out of our schools with radio and television spots.
• SignOnSanDiego.com publishes Best Practices information and highlights programs in a semi-monthly video documentary.

  • Teacher Margaret Malek uses Quantum Learning to inspire students. San Luis Rey Story | Video

  • The CCN team delivers the news at Carmel Creek Elementary School. Carmel Creek News Story | Video
  • Mariachi program bridges music and culture gap at Montgomery Middle School. Montgomery Middle Mariachi Story | Video

  • Solana Vista's gardens grow knowledge. Solana Vista Garden Story | Video