District Relies on September 30 Memo in Response to Oversight Committee Concerns
By David M. Greenwald The DJUSD, in response to public concerns expressed by the Measure M Oversight…
Oversight Body Alleges District Violating Law by Failing to Pay Interest on Loan Repayments to Measure M Fund
By David M. Greenwald On Tuesday evening, the Measure M Citizen’s Oversight Committee unanimously backed a recommendation…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Shouldn’t We Be Risk Averse with Respect to COVID and School Re-Openings?
By David M. Greenwald Let’s be honest, for parents, distance learning is a huge failure. I’m not…
Guest Commentary: All Teachers Want for Christmas
by Cory Wiegel Imagine that you’re a teacher or service provider for some of the neediest and…
Monday Morning Thoughts: We Should Wait to Re-Open Our Schools
By David M. Greenwald As a parent I get it—distance learning really isn’t great for nine- and…
Guest Commentary: Does DJUSD’s CFD #1 Have an End Date, or Does It Not Have an End Date?
by Matt Williams On Friday and Saturday two articles appeared here in the Vanguard that covered the…
Student Opinion: UC Davis Opens for Fall Quarter
By Michelle Moreno Lira This school year will be different for UC Davis students as they settle…
My View: District Responds to Williams’ Critique – $1.3 Million Projection Is Sound
By David M. Greenwald On Friday, Matt Williams accused the school district and city of adding “funny…
Guest Commentary: Public Comment to DJUSD School Board Last Night — Funny Money in Measure B Argument?
by Matt Williams The following Public Comment was submitted by e-mail to the DJUSD School Board with…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Clean Up on Aisle Vanguard
By David M. Greenwald County May Have the District Boundaries Correct, but What a Mess Following the…
Davis Teachers Association Announces Candidate Endorsements for November Election
DAVIS – The Davis Teachers Association (DTA) has announced its endorsements for the November 3, 2020 elections,…
Darrah Runs Unopposed for Seat on DJUSD Board Area 2
Special To the Vanguard Lea Darrah, an advocate for children for more than 20 years, will be…
Fernandes Won’t Seek Re-Election Either – Three New Board Members Come December
In 2014, three board members who had served nine years each decided not to seek re-election. At…
Darrah Enters the Race for School Board in 2nd District
Twice Lea Darrah has attempted to go the route of appointment, back in 2018 as well as…
LETTER: Original Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Draft Supported by Trans Queer Racial Educational Justice Coalition
The widespread support for the original Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Draft continues to grow, with support from…
Commentary: The School Board Misread the Moment
When the school board evaluated their selection to replace Cindy Pickett early this month they made the…
Asmundson, Running for the Open Seat, Talks about Her Candidacy
Vigdis Asmundson already has a household name in Davis, thanks to her parents Vigfus and Ruth, both…
Letter: Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Draft Supported by Large Armenian American Organization
The widespread support for the original Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Draft continues, as support from leading educators…
Petition Drive Certified, Appointment of Klineberg Nullified
On Thursday, Superintendent John Bowes during his comments noted that an appointment process was used to appoint…
