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…
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…
Student Opinion: We Need to Respect Educators Monetarily
By Michelle Lin LOS ANGELES — National teacher shortages have occurred since the Great Recession and the…
Board Approves Polling, Moves Forward in Parcel Tax Consideration Process
On Thursday night, the Davis School Board approved the next step in their consideration process – polling to determine levels of public support for a potential parcel tax that would fund teacher compensation increases.
Sunday Commentary: It Will Take More Than Parcel Tax Exemptions
Governor Jerry Brown last week signed a bill sponsored by Senator Bill Dodd that will allow DJUSD…
Analysis: Parcel Tax Would Fund Not Only Teacher Compensation, but Also Police and Fire
The teacher compensation gap has emerged as one of the key issues in our community. The Vanguard…
Commentary: Both City and School District Should Be Concerned with Parcel Tax Poll
The Davis School District is looking toward a parcel tax as a way to fund increases to…
My View: The Bottom Line Is Davis Is Not Sustainable
Over the years, those who have supported growth in Davis have always argued that Davis was going…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Board Prioritizing Closing Teacher Compensation Gap
The school board had a good discussion last week on the prospects for closing the compensation gap. …
Sunday Commentary: The Problem with Teacher Compensation is Severe, the Options Are Limited
The stories of the struggles of teachers are heartbreaking for anyone who listens. A bright young teacher…
Teachers and Parents Speak Out on Teacher Compensation Issues
In Friday’s article, the Vanguard covered the remarks of DTA President Dianna Huculak to the school board,…
School Board Gets an Earful from DTA President on Teacher Compensation
The issue of teacher compensation was not on the agenda last night for the school board meeting,…
Parents and Community Members to Push for Teacher Pay Equity
While the issue of teacher pay will not be officially on the school board agenda tonight, a…
Commentary: Once Again City Eyes Should Turn to MRIC Tonight
The discussion over the last week and a half about teacher salaries comes with a sharp and…
Teacher Talks about Addressing the Teacher Compensation Gap
It has been nearly two weeks since teachers poured into the school board meeting, asking the school…
Remarks by DTA President on Teacher Compensation
By Dianna Huculak Behind me are 80 black balloons, which represent the teachers that have resigned or…
Open Letter to Davis Parents: Come to Support Teachers on October 5
By Davis Teachers Association Parents and supporters of Davis students: We need your voice now in our…
Sunday Commentary: Long Time Coming, Teacher Compensation Issue Finally Comes to a Boil
On Thursday night, dozens of teachers and others packed the school board meeting to complain about lower…
