Brea resident Betsy Cruz and La Habra resident Mike Rodriguez write as members of the North Orange County Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation Project, that the Brea-Olinda School District should rename the William E. Fanning Elementary School. The school board meets Monday, Jan. 14.
Tag: Community Opinions on Education
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Edinger and Allison: Real Harassment with Real Consequences
After a prominent geneticist resigned from UC Irvine following a sexual harassment investigation, colleagues close to the harassment victims explain why sanctions imposed by the university were an appropriate response to pervasive and damaging sexual harassment.
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Riddle: OC Board of Education Crusade Against the California Healthy Youth Act Draws Protest
Orange County resident Lynne Riddle, a retired federal judge, writes that the conservative majority of the OC Board of Education is attempting hold the California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA) hostage.
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Perea: Santa Ana City Budget Should Reflect People’s Values Not Political Interests
Local activist Carlos Perea writes that Santa Ana City Council members are moving in the right direction to fund diverse budgetary priorities, singling out a final vote on Tuesday, July 3 to fund youth services and the city’s Constitutional City Legal Defense Fund, which helps Santa Ana residents facing deportation proceedings.
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MacNair: Santa Ana Unified is an Art Equity District!
Robyn MacNair supports arts education in the Santa Ana Unified School District, arguing it adds to a well-rounded education by increasing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, improved test scores and higher attendance rates.
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Oliphant: Deny Developers and Defend Irvine’s Quality of Life, Vote NO on D
Wesley Oliphant, an Irvine resident from Portola Hills, argues that important civil liberties, like the rights to petition, will be eroded if Measure D passes. He explains that voting No on Measure D protects the basic and essential rights of Irvine voters.
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Spencer: “Which Kids Matter?” In the 2020 Census
Madeleine Spencer, resident and long time community activist in the City Santa Ana, writes about the upcoming 2020 census and the importance of being counted.
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Harrington: Time to Return Safety and Security to our Public Policy
Dave Harrington, who serves as Mayor of Aliso Viejo, is also a 29-year veteran of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and candidate for Orange County Sheriff. Harrington adds his voice to the debate over sanctuary cities noting that he would fight back against Sacramento laws limiting local law enforcement interaction with federal immigration authorities.
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Harrington: The Time is Now to Protect Our School Children
Dave Harrington, a 29 year veteran of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Mayor of Aliso Viejo writes that the time is now to implement measures to protect school children from active shooters on school grounds. Harrington is also a candidate for Orange County Sheriff.
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Amezcua and Phillips: School Safety is Everyone’s Business
As we mourn the innocent victims who lost their lives in the senseless tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida and ask ourselves why and how has this […]
