Retrospective coverage for October 20, 2026. First published October 26, 2026 06:07 -07:00 (Pacific time). This is an AI-assisted brief compiled from linked public source records; the coverage date is not the publication date.
Arts Schools Network scheduled its annual conference in San Diego for Oct. 20–22, with a program centered on how arts education can connect cultures. San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts was named as host. Conference announcement.
The public magnet school serves grades six through 12 and is a Title I campus. Its role placed a local arts-focused school at the center of a gathering aimed at educators and school leaders.
The announced program combined professional discussion, workshops and opportunities to learn about arts-school practices. Organizers framed San Diego's border-region setting as a useful place to explore cultural exchange through creative work.
The program also advertised performances, student showcases and visits involving local cultural institutions, including Chicano Park and the San Diego Opera. Sessions were to address arts integration, cross-disciplinary work and educational leadership. Host and program description.