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La Jolla Country Day School
04/27/22​
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The What and Why of Media Literacy
By Luke Jacob, director of writing, communication and media literacy

At a time in which young people don’t just encounter the world through screens, they build their worlds on screens, formal education must involve the ability to analyze and evaluate media in a variety of forms. Our students must understand what it means to create media in healthy, thoughtful, responsible and ethical ways. Formal media literacy education is now one of the fastest-growing fields of study in colleges and universities and Pre-K–12 schools and districts.
 

Sowing Seeds of Hope for the Future

 
Middle School students chose to increase awareness about food justice and sustainability as their focus for this year’s Hope Conference, “Together Today, Creating Tomorrow.”
 
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A Passion for the Ocean


Senior Charlie Anslow’s love of marine biology started at a young age.

From Social Justice to Global Issues


Senior Dany Brun explores her passion for social justice.

Ruby Bridges Shares Her Story


Lower School students pose questions to the historical figure and hear how she embodies the Torrey Traits.

Congressional Award


Roma Nagle ’22 accomplishes her goal of earning The Congressional Award Gold Medal.

A Successful Freshman Year


Junior Cici He shares her ultimate guide of advice for incoming freshmen.

The Future Landscape of Work


Co-Director of College Counseling Valencia Valentine Hamman shares her thoughts on what skills students will need for jobs that don’t yet exist.
More campus news
Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber discusses pre-registration and the importance of voting.
First-grade Torreys work together to solve math problems.
Sixth graders travel to Joshua Tree for Outdoor Education and enjoy rock climbing, hiking and stargazing.
The Madrigals sing the National Anthem before the baseball game honoring Travis Wilkie ’14.
Thank you to Spectrum for organizing Pride Week celebrations.
Mr. Bessler’s Middle School scientists work through problems together in groups.
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