Rep. Loretta Sanchez offered her insights into tonight’s State of the Union address by President Obama. In this exclusive statement to TheLiberalOC, Sanchez said, “It (the speech) was long and somber and in some ways very detailed. It was a…
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California Needs a New Education Vision
by Mike Matsuda • • 1 Comment
The iconic Helen Keller once famously stated, “The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight, but has no vision.†With respect to solving our education crisis, politicians and policy experts call for all sorts of accountability measures and rating metrics. But no one is asking the really big question, “What is our mission?
Obama Weekly Address: Strengthening Education, Not Cutting It
by Chris Prevatt • • 1 Comment
In this week’s address, President Obama said that, even as we work to rebuild our economy and jumpstart job creation, it is imperative that we offer our children a quality education in order for America to succeed in the 21st century. While Republicans in Congress are looking to cut education funding by 20 percent, the President remains committed to enacting reforms that provide every child with a world-class education while at the same time equipping them with the skills and training they need to compete in the new global economy. The President will continue fighting for an education system that helps to build a strong middle class and gives our children the best possible chance in life.
President’s message to school kids
by Dan Chmielewski • • Comments Off
Here are the text and video of President Obama’s address to school kids this year. I’m happy IUSD sent a note to school principals encouraging them to show the message to their classes, but will wait to hear from students…
Sanchez: Schwarzenegger balancing budget on the backs of teachers and students
by Chris Prevatt • • Comments Off
Once again, the state legislature is showing just how out-of-touch it is with the priorities of millions of California families. In an effort to pay their bills, state lawmakers have decided to withhold billions of dollars in funding for teachers and students. Given the severity and potential impact of these cuts, you would think California’s legislators would redouble their efforts to find another solution. Instead, they are preparing to adjourn at the end of August – without a solvent budget.
Correa’s Bill on Military Education Benefits Awaits Governor’s Signature
by Chris Prevatt • • 2 Comments
SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, the California State Senate unanimously voted on the passage out of the Legislature of Bill 1075 (SB 1075), authored by Senator Lou Correa(Orange County). This legislative measure requires academic institutions to reasonably accommodate and assist students who are called to active military duty so they can meet any and all coursework requirements missed due to military service.
One Final Lesson for the Class of 2010
by Dan Chmielewski • • Comments Off
My son Alex graduated from high school last night. It marked a moment of satisfaction for my wife and I that our choice to live in Irvine upon moving here 13 years ago was a good one. We came here…
