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Online advice and therapy proves beneficial

September 26, 2013 La Vista 0

Many people, including Costa students, are turning to online counseling for therapy, and finding the experience much more rewarding and beneficial over more traditional methods. There are many forms of online counseling. Most require clients […]

Technology Con

September 26, 2013 La Vista 0

While Mira Costa’s innovative transition to the widespread use of devices and technology in the new math and science building is forward thinking, it is overwhelming to teachers and students and is unsupported by a […]

Library changes yield mixed early responses

September 25, 2011 La Vista 0

Earlier this year, the Manhattan Beach Unified School District board, in partnership with the district Technology Committee, approved a plan to make Mira Costa’s library a Wi-Fi hotspot.
According to Costa Principal Ben Dale, the initial cost for the project was $30,000. The plan’s goal is to institute a faster internet connection for the library computers, and to provide a spot for students to use their mobile technology. […]

Staff Editorial: Costa technology reform lacks concrete structure

April 29, 2011 La Vista 0

The Manhattan Beach Unified School District, in conjunction with Mira Costa’s administration, is considering using money raised from grants and donations to purchase iPads for eight select Costa teachers, install wi-fi and establish more technological support as part of a larger technology improvement plan.
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