In Their Own Words – Barbara Archer’s Remarks on AIM
By Barbara Archer I want to clarify my point on the data point, what I was saying…
In Their Own Words: Madhavi Sunder’s Final Comments on AIM Proposal
by Madhavi Sunder Our goal as trustees of the Davis school district is to give our children…
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: Where the Enterprise Editorial Gets It Wrong on AIM
From the start, most of the changes to the AIM program which focus on tweaks to the…
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…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Local Control Funding Formula and the Parcel Tax
Back in 2013, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the funding model for school finances known as…
Will DJUSD Redevelop Their District Headquarters?
A letter from back in August from DJUSD Superintendent Winfred Roberson to the neighbors let them know…
Coverage of AIM Lacking
by Mona Siegel I attended the Davis school board meeting on Sept. 17 hoping to be won…
School Board Prioritizes Achievement Gap During Retreat
Late on Saturday afternoon, Superintendent Winfred Roberson sent an email to the Vanguard and the Enterprise, indicating,…
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…
Commentary: Does AIM Proposal Make Necessary Changes or Go Too Far?
To me the biggest problem that Tobin White identified and that the current AIM proposal fixes is…
Analysis: Five Questions About the AIM Proposal
There has been some pretty good discussion on the Vanguard about some of the pros and cons…
Property Values and Quality of Education Will Decrease If School Board Has Their Way
by Alicia Sullivan My husband and I work at a pharmaceutical company in Vacaville. When our family…
Board Receives Update on AIM in Advance of Big September 17 Meeting
In their first meeting back after a brief summer break, the DJUSD School Board, with Board President…
DJUSD Board to Have Brief Update on AIM
The DJUSD School board will have a meeting on Thursday with a brief update on the AIM…
Analysis: Who Should AIM Serve?
As I speak to more and more people in and around the community about the current AIM…
