Monday Morning Thoughts: The Future of Davis Is on the Line This Week, Stay Tuned
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – It seems like, since the pandemic, the council…
Vanguard Weekly Council Question: Week 5 – Declining Enrollment
In May, there will be a special election to fill the vacancy in the 3rd District left…
Commentary: It’s Not Just Housing That’s Going to Save DJUSD, It’s Jobs and That Means… Economic Development
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – A key question that I have coming out…
Sunday Commentary: The Community Must Act Now to Preserve Our Schools and Ultimately What Makes Davis Great
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – For years now the Vanguard has been warning…
My View: Unable to Compel Housing at U-Mall, the City Loses Ideal Spot for Mixed Use
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Score another “victory” for the NIMBY’s in this…
Superintendent to Present to Council Update on DJUSD Demographics and Student Population Forecast
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – On Tuesday, DJUSD Superintendent Matt Best will present…
Sunday Commentary: Culture Wars Are Coming to Our Schools – We’d Better Wake Up
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor For a number of months I have been watching on the…
Phoenix Coalition Condemns Violent Threats against Event on Trans Youth
Special to the Vanguard Davis, CA – We were dismayed to learn today that Davis Parent University…
New School Board Members Seated in DJUSD
Special to the Vanguard Davis, CA – The Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) Board of Education,…
Guest Commentary: DJUSD Board Must Hold a Public Hearing Regarding the Role of District Staff in Max Benson’s Death
by Brendan White David Greenwald’s December 13, 2022 article, “DJUSD Compelled to Change Policies Following Death of…
Commentary: Our Great Davis Schools Are in Trouble
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – For a number of years I have been…
Guest Commentary: DTA Continues to Advocate for What Is Best for Our Students
By Victor Lagunes On Thursday over 200 certificated and classified staff—members of DTA and CSEA respectively—gathered in…
Council and School District Look at Ways to Work Together to Stabilize Enrollment, Address Housing for Young Families
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – At a recent two-by-two between the city and…
Sunday Commentary: Teachers Again Facing the Pinch, This Community Has to Grapple with the Larger Issues – and Soon
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – A few years ago I urged our leaders…
DJUSD Condemns Hate Incident at Homecoming Parade
Special to the Vanguard Davis, CA – In a statement to the community, DJUSD Superintendent Matt Best…
Commentary: Will Davis Really Be *Fine* without Serious Changes?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – In February, the San Francisco voters ousted three…
Best Set to Become Next DJUSD Superintendent
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – It won’t be official until April 21, but…
Commentary: Playing with Fire on Omicron
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – At the start of this calendar year, Omicron…
Guest Commentary: My Answers to DJUSD’s Community Survey about Filling the Superintendent Position
By Richard McCann The Davis Joint Unified School District is searching for a new superintendent, and in…
Davis High Students Upset at Block Schedule
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – A student organization, Students for a Two-Block Schedule,…