Category Archives: Education
Sojka’s Campaign Event at Hummingbird Nest Ranch
This could simply be inexperience talking, but I would think that being Steve Sojka’s opponent would make me uneasy after seeing the turn-out for the campaign event this evening at Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley. This town has a … Continue reading
Simi Education Foundation’s New Partners
I know young teachers, not only in Simi Valley, but in other districts who are extremely talented, extremely dedicated, and extremely at risk of losing their jobs due to the state budget crisis. Funding for education in general, not only … Continue reading
Nicole Barr, Simi Valley Teacher
From the Acorn: I am writing as an English teacher at Royal High School in the Simi Valley Unified School District. I think I bring a unique approach to the current crisis facing our schools, state and nation. I am … Continue reading
Jamie Snodgrass, Simi Valley Teacher
From the Acorn: I would like to take this opportunity to express my dissatisfaction over our current educational crisis. On Fri., March 13, I received my reduction in force letter (pink slip). For me this letter represented disappointment, anxiety, anger … Continue reading
Simi Valley Teachers Screwed
Interestingly, it seems the same teachers union that’s supposed to protect the employment rights of teachers is screwing the ones without seniority, despite whether or not they have exemplary employment records. It’s true, in the City of Simi Valley, teachers … Continue reading
Greg Stratton Speaks!
Last week, I read an article describing Debbie Sandland as being “visibly perturbed” about being passed up for the nomination of school board president. Evidently, there’s an unwritten rule among trustees that the previous year’s clerk be nominated as the … Continue reading
C4 Bond Oversight Committee
Big thanks to Brian Dennert for posting an article about the call for committee members for the C4 Bond Oversight Committee. I applied. I found that one of the compelling statements made in the forum for school board candidates this … Continue reading
School Board Disappointment
I have to admit some level of disappointment with the election results, specifically related to the School Board. From the teachers’ standpoint, apparently status quo is preferred. However, from the standpoint of a parent with school age kids, I’m not … Continue reading
Eric Smith for School Board Part II
The discussion continues with Eric Smith, candidate for Simi Valley Board of Education.