When a governing body chooses someone who aligns most closely with their own and their superintendent’s personal priorities, but who doesn’t necessarily reflect the concerns of constituents, it is a tainted appointment.
Recently uncovered emails reveal that the California Teachers Association engaged in research, some have called it spying, on the local bipartisan Parent Association group.
By Marsha Sutton:
It’s not easy for the public to understand what’s really going on when the major players won’t talk about it.
All we have to go on are a few facts, as minimal as they may be, and...
It’s not easy for the public to understand what’s really going on with the the San Dieguito Union High School District redistricting map when the major players won’t talk about it. All we have to go on are a few facts, as minimal as they may be, and educated speculation.
By Marsha Sutton:
Everyone knows the quote by now: “Here in San Dieguito, we have an influx of Asians from China, and the people who are able to make that journey are wealthy. You cannot come to America...
The San Dieguito Union High School District board will eventually need to come to some decision over this ugly situation: reinstate Superintendent Cheryl James-Ward and incur the wrath of the Asian American community and those who believe she has done irreparable harm, or fire her and incur the wrath of the union, its supporters and foes of Trustee Michael Allman.
By Marsha Sutton:
First, an update: San Dieguito Union High School District Trustee Melisse Mossy just announced her resignation from the Board of Education. “It was a very difficult decision, and I...
Choosing a San Dieguito Union High School District election map that violates reasonable expectations for fairness was the wrong tactic to attempt to diffuse union control. As any parent knows, you pick your battles carefully.
By Marsha Sutton:
The San Diego County Office of Education has released three (originally two) proposed maps for the redistricting of areas within the San Dieguito Union High School District. See sdcoe.net/sandieguitoupdates.
The...
A just-released letter from San Dieguito Union High School District Superintendent Cheryl James-Ward challenges the San Diego County Office of Education’s authority to take over the district’s election map process.
By Marsha Sutton:
Starting this month, OsideNews introduces Education Matters, an occasional column devoted to North Coast education issues.
The San Diego County Board of Education voted at a special...
The San Diego County Board of Education voted at a special meeting Monday, April 4, to take control over the controversial redistricting map issue that has plagued the San Dieguito Union High School District in recent weeks.
