Potential Health Effects of Wi-Fi in Our Schools
By Chuck Rairdan I can certainly be counted among those who support the application of technology to…
Parenting Beyond Pink and Blue
by Gloria Partida The parent engagement workshop “Parenting beyond Pink and Blue” at Cesar Chavez Elementary on…
Commentary: No, This Wasn’t a Job for an MRAP
At 11 am on Thursday morning, North Davis Elementary School received a phoned-in bomb threat, described by…
School District Accepts Resignation of Harper Teacher Accused of Inappropriate Touching
John O’Brien, a long-time teacher in the DJUSD school district, most recently at Harper Junior High, has…
Local Data Shows Same Racial Gap on Suspensions, Calls for Reform
The national discourse on police stops has focused discussion on issues such as racial profiling and distrust…
Monday Morning Thoughts: How Fernandes Became President of SB; Innovation Park Calculations
Normally the nomination and election of officers is about as interesting as watching paint dry. However, as…
My View II: Anyone Else Perplexed on the Grande Property Deal?
I have to admit I was pretty stunned to see that the school district sold the Grande…
$5.5 Million Sale of Grande Property Ends a Long Saga
The Davis school board accepted a bid from local developer Don Fouts to purchase the school district’s…
Slap on the Wrist: Davis High Soccer Program Placed on Probation for November Incident
On December 1, the Davis High Athletics program received official notification from CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) of…
Superintendent Roberson Holds Press Conference Regarding O’Brien Situation
On Monday morning, Superintendent Winfred Roberson held a rare school district press conference, mainly to make sure…
UPDATE: Superintendent Roberson Schedules 11 AM Monday Morning Press Conference
The Vanguard after 9 pm on Sunday night received a media alert from the Davis School District…
District Suspends, Begins Dismissal Proceedings Against Longtime Teacher Accused of Sexual Battery
Parents have been stunned to learn a popular teacher at Harper Junior High School has been suspended,…
Monday Morning Thoughts: New School Board Takes Shape, And the Week Ahead
Last week we saw the election of three new school board members: Madhavi Sunder, Barbara Archer and…
My View: Why Does Granda Get a Free Ride?
It was supposed to be a “make nice” comment by the editor of the local paper in…
Analysis: Sunder’s Quick Rise to First and How She Got There
2014 marks an interesting year in which, both in the city council and school board races, a…
No Surprise in School Race: Sunder, Archer and Adams Cruise to Victory
Tom Adams and Barbara Archer were elected to the school board on Tuesday There was really…
Analysis: In a Way the Community Never Moved On From Peterson…
It was March 18, and the Davis School Board had just voted 3-1 to uphold the district’s…
Monday Morning Thoughts: To New Beginnings
It is Election Day on Tuesday, which means an end to the torment of the never ending…
Granda vs. the Vanguard: Round Two
by Jose Granda Contrary to what the Vanguard says, this has been an excellent week for me,…
Analysis: The Contrast Between Two Candidates Correcting Mistakes
The smart money in the school board race remains about the same, with most believing that four…