Tag: leadership
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Untying the Ropes of Silence
Speaking up: an action that empowers, liberates, and instills confidence in us. Yet, strings interwoven with fear and anxiety chain us into our safe zone– silence. These strings bind us, leaving us breathless, speechless, and afraid. Although neutrality may seem comfortable, silence enslaves us with disapproval, destroying our ability to discern right from wrong. Our…
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Attend to Students’ Needs: A Whole Student Counts!
It’s time to transform our school systems to focus on students’ well-being, life skills, critical thinking, problem solvers, and continuous improvement systems.
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Special Relationship Between Teachers’ Union and School Boards
Currently, three of the five Board Members on the San Dieguito Union High School District are Union funded and controlled by the Union. Here are some excerpts from Marsha Sutton of the Del Mar Times on the conflict of interest on school boards and the Union’s influence:
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Roles and Responsibilities of Board Trustees
Board responsibilities include setting direction, establishing an effective and efficient structure. providing support, ensuring accountability and providing community leadership as advocates for children. The Board majority, backed by special interest groups has made reckless decisions that have compromised the well-being of students and teachers.