Every 15 Minutes is a program every high school kid who drives should take seriously. It can be a tad overdramatic, but there’s nothing funny about driving drunk and the pain drunk drivers can cause to complete strangers through their carelessness and selfishness (just ask Andy Quatch). Northwood High held its presentation today.
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Pro-Education Irvine Voters Should Attend May 11 City Council Meeting
by Dan Chmielewski • • 4 Comments
With all the drama unfolding at CUSD and the strike, we’ve been remiss in talking about something positive happening with the Irvine City Council in regards to a massive shortfall facing IUSD schools this year. Mayor Sukhee Kang pushed for…
Irvine’s Educational Budget Crisis Needs Real Solutions and Not Gimmicks That Smack of Pandering
by Dan Chmielewski • • 2 Comments
I recently sat down with my neighbors to talk about problems with school funding issues facing IUSD schools. IUSD is traditionally one of the best performing school districts in the state yet, due to the inaction of our Republican state…
IPSF Launches Major Fundraiser
by Dan Chmielewski • • 2 Comments
It’s widely known that Irvine Unified is one of the best public school districts in the county if not the state. Because the state still classifies Irvine as a “rural” district, the amount of funding per student is well below…
Choi uses Stalin Poster to Raise Funds for Assembly Campaign
by Dan Chmielewski • • 4 Comments
Irvine councilmember Steven Choi is now using his Pelosi-is-Stalin stunt to raise funds for his assembly race. Choi is complaining that Democrats have attacked him for his right to free speech; no one is denying the wannabe Assemblyman his right…
(updated)No School-Wide Showings of Obama’s Video Address to Students at Irvine High Schools
by Dan Chmielewski • • 1 Comment
I’m a little old fashioned in some respects. When my wife is home on time and we’re all gathered at the dinner table, the TV is off and there are no reading materials at the table and my family and…
Please Raise my Taxes
by Dan Chmielewski • • 4 Comments
I’m going through the thoughtful packet of school information for my son who’s entering his junior year of high school in Irvine (my daughter’s fourth grade packet will arrive the first week of school). Filling out conrtact forms, signing permission…
