NMUSD Trustee Ashley Anderson Appears to Drop Reelection Bid
After we revealed Trustee Ashley Anderson's suspicious election night 2022 hit and run, she has apparently declined to run for reelection following calls for her resignation.
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Let's Rethink ALL Screens in Schools
Has the rise of Edtech in our schools done more harm than good?
"Without data, you're just another guy with an opinion"
Transparent California's Director of Research, Todd Maddison, on shining a light on school spending.
Newport-Mesa USD Leads on E-Bike Safety; Trustee Ashley Anderson Dissents
The Board voted 6-1 to regulate E-Bike use on its 30+ campuses with Trustee Ashley Anderson saying no, E-Bike policy is "not our lane"
Parents are “primary protectors” of children’s best interests
In Mirabelli et al v. Bonta et al, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that schools cannot facilitate student gender transitions without parental knowledge or consent.
How Much Should We Compensate Local Elected Officials?
Recent articles exposing local school board compensation raise the question.
Steve Hilton Leads CA Gov. Candidates in Fundraising
Hilton posted an impressive $4.1 million haul over the last six months, more than any other candidate and more than double the nearest Republican candidate.
Newport-Mesa Unified Just Deficit-spent $36 million
School districts across California face substantial budget shortfalls. Rocketing spending on administration is a huge reason why.
One-Year Anniversary & Look Ahead
Today marks the one-year anniversary of our very first post. A look at what we accomplished last year and the road ahead.
School Policies Keeping Secrets from Parents Ruled Unconstitutional
In a major win for Parent Empowerment, a federal district court judge ruled in favor of parents and against California's school secrecy policies.