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Hear from Dewey’s Maker Lab instructor, students and other teachers on how this hands-on learning environment prepares students for classroom and real-world opportunities.
Welcome to Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School
Maker Lab student putting STEAM into Action
21st Century Learning
Kids Art festival engages our student artists
Dewey loves our Canine Companion, Halo!
Thanks to everyone that made our Spring "Lunch with a Loved One" a success!
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To support student learning and well-being, the San Juan Unified Board of Education recently approved revisions to the district's mobile device policy that will require personal mobile devices to be restricted for the entire school day at elementary, K-8 and middle schools beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
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Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, San Juan Unified has updated its e-transportation guidelines to support student and staff safety. Families are encouraged to review the new campus expectations, safety requirements and permitted devices before the start of the school year.
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Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on June 9.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on May 26.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on May 12.
Check out the highlights from the latest board meeting on April 28.
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Learning to read starts early, and so does the support at San Juan Unified School District.
Check out highlights from the latest board meeting on April 14.
Upcoming Events
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Access San Juan Unified's 2024-29 Strategic Plan.
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Dewey's maker lab is a unique space for the school, where teachers take their students during class time to develop and complete hands-on projects.
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San Juan Unified uses an equity lens to target and eliminate barriers for all students.
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If you want to be a part of a diverse school district committed to ensuring each student's success - we want to meet you.
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San Juan Unified School District is invested in providing 21st-century learning opportunities for all students.
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The San Juan Education Foundation supports and advances excellent education for all students in San Juan Unified.