AIM Numbers Continue to Shrink, Lottery Instituted
The final AIM numbers are in, according to a brief presentation on Thursday night by interim superintendent…
Davis Schools Complete Strategic Planning Update
Committee Reaffirms Commitment to 5-year Document with New Add (From Press Release) – Over the weekend, Davis…
Fernandes and Archer Discuss AIM Reform and Achievement Gap
In the aftermath of the implementation of AIM reforms enacted in November, with a recent update showing…
Board Chooses Search Firm, Welcomes Interim Superintendent
By Nicholas von Wettberg Finalizing the next step in its quest for a new Superintendent, the Davis…
Monday Morning Thoughts II: Does Anyone Really Care (About AIM)?
When the issue of AIM came back last winter and spring, I really didn’t have a dog…
Roberson Officially Resigns As Superintendent
By Nicholas von Wettberg Faced with the ever-challenging task of ensuring student success by means of an…
School Board Meeting Focused On Budget Update
By Nicholas von Wettberg The January budget update was the main topic of discussion at Thursday’s Davis…
Report on School Climate Finds Cause For Concern
By Nicholas von Wettberg Growing up, there is always that one teacher, coach, or instructor we considered…
Board Responds To Later Start Plan Update
By Nicholas von Wettberg The Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) moved one step closer to implementing…
My View II: Where We Are Left on GATE
The Davis Enterprise this week strangely ignited a side-issue on GATE/AIM – what was the initial purpose…
Davis School Board Unanimously Approves Revisions to AIM Program
By Nicholas von Wettberg The parents stood in line, groups of four, awaiting the chance to voice…
Vanguard Commentary: What a Vote to Approve AIM Changes Means for DJUSD
There is little doubt of the immediate outcome of tonight’s discussion on GATE/AIM. Those who wish to…
Analysis: School District Should Be Wary of Voter Angst
In the months following the volleyball scandal, the community seemed to have lost trust in the school…
Sunday Commentary: Did the Superintendent Successfully Thread the Needle on AIM?
There are people who will undoubtedly want an even smaller AIM and there are those who will…
Superintendent Recommends Same AIM Proposal with Phased-in Qualification Scores
Late on Friday, the DJUSD Superintendent released the new staff report on the proposed AIM program. As…
Analysis: Ways to Get to Five Votes on AIM Reform?
It was interesting going back over all five of the school board members’ comments from last week’s…
In Their Own Words: Alan Fernandes
The Vanguard will be publishing the comments of each of the five school board members on the…
My View: What is Best For Our Kids?
In yesterday’s column, I laid out my continued concern about making changes that are not based on…
Commentary: Does District Really Need to Cut AIM Program in Half?
There has been a lot made about process in the issue of AIM program changes. From the…
Sunday Commentary: Board Misses Chance to Forge Consensus on GATE/AIM
On Thursday, Board President Alan Fernandes pitched the idea of forming a board subcommittee that might be…
