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Posted on November 20 at 10:37 a.m.

Wow. Talk about the "soft bigotry of low expectations." This editorial really makes me sad. Dual language students can both learn a second language AND know how to read at grade level plus demonstrably learn everything that any other kid can learn. Most upper grade English Learners at other dual-language schools do, but upper grade Cesar Chavez English Learners don't. To shrug and say "hey, maybe the school could be better, but it's popular so it's none of the board's business!".... Really?? They should just throw their most at-risk students to the wolves? You should rethink your position on this, Independent.

On The Case for César Chávez School

Posted on October 26 at 5:09 a.m.

I bet that in the municipalities they looked at, city leaders did more serious advertising about the mail-in election: radio jingles, banner ads on buses, tv ads. There has been a lot of candidate advertising...maybe I've missed something, but it feels like the City has relied on a few PR releases to get the word out about the new type of election. I'm afraid that's going to be a big mistake.

On Low Voter Turnout Cause for Concern

0 of 1 people thought this was a good comment.

Posted on October 21 at 3 p.m.

The Independent's article fails to mention that Musser had been smoking marijuana, and he was very stoned when he murdered Ms. Zazueta.

On Accused Murderer's Confession Shown in Court

Posted on July 16 at 9:14 p.m.

Aren't municipalities required to take the lowest responsible bidder??

On Snazzy New Sidewalks Will Link to Downtown

Posted on June 20 at 2:53 a.m.

I hope serious reform comes but have no faith in the voters of California to do the rational thing.

On Bad Budget Spurs Real Reform

Posted on June 19 at 4:43 a.m.

My kids went to SMHS--Don't know about their letterhead, but they have four listed on their website and that's currently accurate:

http://www.smroyals.org/apps/pages/index...

Funding for one has been eliminated for next year. You can see a list of their assignments linked to the above website.

On School Board Cuts Budget — Again

Posted on June 18 at 10:04 p.m.

Don't know where you live, CalReader, but no high school here has anywhere near six vice principals. And I don't think you can have high school experience if you think one principal and one vice principal can manage over 2,000 students and 100+ staff members. I suppose teachers might like it--there would be no way to do teacher evaluations....

On School Board Cuts Budget — Again

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Posted on May 29 at 10:22 p.m.

Californians have gotten themselves into this mess, and this is one of the real consequences. I don't think there IS a right way to save money when we've voted ourselves into a quagmire this deep. We're all going to be suffering as Sacramento is forced to slash through the budgets of every program and service that the state provides.

On Governor Considers Closing 220 State Parks to Save Money

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Posted on April 23 at 12:15 p.m.

This guy is nuttier than a fruitcake.

On Pappas Appeals Voter Fraud Case Dismissal

Posted on March 8 at 7:08 p.m.

Hmmm. Good idea. Maybe our elected representatives already had it.

http://www.thedailysound.com/results/022...

On ACLU Sues City

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