Santa Ana Unified School District officials are working out how to divide the area up into voting districts in an effort to increase community representation.
Tag: John Palacio
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Questions Swirl Around Stalled Paychecks for Santa Ana Unified School District Workers
School district officials – under fire from employees and at least one board trustee – blame the delay on support staff shortage but critics question whether it’s a signal of bad management.
Posted inEducation, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana
Santa Ana School Official Upset With Short Notice for Mosquito Spraying
John Palacio, president of the Santa Ana Unified School District board, wants to know why the district received less than an hour’s notice before spraying was done.
Posted inCountywide, Education, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Suspensions Plummet With New Discipline Policy in Santa Ana Schools
Out-of-school suspensions in the Santa Ana Unified School District dropped by nearly 60 percent between 2011 and 2015 as administrators embraced restorative justice policies.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Unified Expands Restorative Justice Efforts
The school board unanimously approved more than $400,000 for services that focus on underlying issues behind student misbehavior.
Posted inEducation, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Unified Set to Offer Ethnic Studies Classes
This fall, the district will join an increasing number in California that offer classes in which students can explore their own ethnic identities.
Posted inSanta Ana, Top Stories
Restorative Justice Program Gains Support from Santa Ana School Board Members
As officials look at ways to improve student behavior and academic performance, a relatively new intervention program is getting a strong endorsement from the highest levels.
Posted inEducation, Santa Ana, Top Stories
The Anatomy of a School Policy Victory
Restorative justice advocates celebrate their successful efforts to spur a change in the Santa Ana Unified School District’s discipline policies.
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Anatomía de una Victoria de la Política Escolar
El grupo que aboga por nuevas prácticas disciplinarias afirmó que este es sólo el principio del trabajo con funcionarios escolares.
Posted inEducation, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Residents Critical of Santa Ana District’s Discipline Efforts
The school board Tuesday faced a steady stream of residents calling for reshaping student discipline after the controversial arrest of a 14-year-old.
