Monday, April 26, 2010
Eye Opener: House establishes diversity task force
On Tuesday leaders established a diversity task force that will sponsor training courses, build a resume bank of potential job candidates and publish regular reports on diversity efforts.
Some Hispanics wavering on Obama : Support in 2008 turns to concern over little action...
Hispanics skeptical that Obama, Democrats will deliver immigration overhaul.
61 percent of Hispanic voters in Colorado who turned out in 2008 to vote for Barack Obama. But her political disengagement now hints at the difficulty Democrats face in rallying their core constituencies ahead of the November midterm elections.
Among Hispanics, one concern often voiced is that Obama has not moved quickly on changing immigration law. He campaigned on the issue two years ago, but he and his party appear hesitant to take on such a contentious issue soon after the battle over health-care legislation.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/10/AR2010041001260.html
Why great teachers matter to low-income students
By Joel I. Klein, Michael Lomax and Janet Murguía
[Posted by Ana Perales]
San Francisco calling for a boycott of Arizona
Monday, April 26, 2010
San Francisco's supervisors are calling for a sweeping boycott of Arizona in the wake of that state's harsh new rules aimed at illegal immigrants.A resolution that will go before the board Tuesday will call for San Francisco to end any and all contracts with Arizona-based companies and to stop doing business with the state.
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[posted by sosa]
State Board Of Education Meets With AUSD Parents
SALINAS, Calif. - The Alisal Union School District Community is stepping up to the plate. Tonight they pack this building to tell the State Board of Education what kind of trustee they'd like to see to help their kids succeed in this school district.
"It's an opportunity to restart some of the politics and processes that have impeded the success of kids in this district for too long," said Ted Mitchell.
State Board of Education President Ted Mitchell told the community it's time to turn the page and start fresh. After the State learned about Alisal's low performing schools and bickering board members, it said enough is enough. Wednesday night, parents told the state what they want done to fix the district.
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Posted by Jeanette Pantoja
"It's an opportunity to restart some of the politics and processes that have impeded the success of kids in this district for too long," said Ted Mitchell.
State Board of Education President Ted Mitchell told the community it's time to turn the page and start fresh. After the State learned about Alisal's low performing schools and bickering board members, it said enough is enough. Wednesday night, parents told the state what they want done to fix the district.
Text and Video
Posted by Jeanette Pantoja
15,000 Call for Immigration Reform in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif - Some 15,000 people marched in east Salinas on Sunday, united in their message for immigration reform.
Margarita Lopez's parents have been working in the country illegally for the past 10 years.
"I'm scared I won't see them ever again or all the hard work they did is worth nothing," says Lopez.
The Gilroy teen's now afraid one day, immigration officials will take them away.
"Many families get separated and I don't want to be one of those families," says Lopez.
But that's the reality and that's why thousands of people marched today to call for a change.
United Farm Workers 2nd Vice President Efren Barajas says, 13 million people are in the U.S. without documents and 150,000 are farm workers from the Central Coast.
"They contribute to the economy," says Barajas. "They contribute to this country and again, we just think it's fair they get the documents at this point."
Demonstrators reached this point following a campaign pledge more than a year ago from President Obama.
Video and Text
Posted by Jeanette Pantoja
Margarita Lopez's parents have been working in the country illegally for the past 10 years.
"I'm scared I won't see them ever again or all the hard work they did is worth nothing," says Lopez.
The Gilroy teen's now afraid one day, immigration officials will take them away.
"Many families get separated and I don't want to be one of those families," says Lopez.
But that's the reality and that's why thousands of people marched today to call for a change.
United Farm Workers 2nd Vice President Efren Barajas says, 13 million people are in the U.S. without documents and 150,000 are farm workers from the Central Coast.
"They contribute to the economy," says Barajas. "They contribute to this country and again, we just think it's fair they get the documents at this point."
Demonstrators reached this point following a campaign pledge more than a year ago from President Obama.
Video and Text
Posted by Jeanette Pantoja
Principal demotion protest – VIDEO
250 students gathered to protest the demotion of Vice Principal Simpson. In punishment for low test scores, under the No Child Left Behind Act, North Monterey County High’s vice principal is being demoted to an English teaching position. Protesters say Simpson’s demotion will not change anything.
Full video
[posted by Andrew Brown]
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[posted by Andrew Brown]
Two Salinas schools recognized as among best in state, but budget woes loom
On Monday, two Salinas schools, Laurel Wood and New Republic, were honored as California Distinguished Schools for their work in closing the achievement gap between students. Laurel Wood is part of the Salinas City Elementary School District, which has kept services afloat while navigating the stormy budget waters of the past few years. But serious cuts are on the table for next year at Laurel Wood. The Santa Rita Union School District, home to New Republic, has already announced it will lay off 16 teachers this spring as a result of state budget cuts. This increases student-teacher ratios from the current 20 to 1, and furloughs may be scheduled next year. According to the California Department of Education Web site, the schools must meet criteria based on the federal No Child Left Behind Act as well as Adequate Yearly Progress and Academic Performance Index requirements.
Full article here
[posted by Andrew Brown]
Full article here
[posted by Andrew Brown]
King City Peace March
City leaders and the community marched together on the streets of King City, March 13th, to express their frustration at the recent violence and to demand change.
Rev. Edgar Mohorko, King City Police Chief Baldiviez and King City Mayor Jeff Pareira spoke on camera urging the community to come together and get involved as volunteers or mentors to the city's youth. All three leaders mentioned the development of future programs meant to address at risk-youth and the safety of the community.
King City along with Soledad, Gonzales, and Greenfield recently launched a new partnership, Four Cities for Peace. The four Salinas Valley towns collaborate and share resources in police efforts.
Video
Posted by Jeanette Pantoja
Rev. Edgar Mohorko, King City Police Chief Baldiviez and King City Mayor Jeff Pareira spoke on camera urging the community to come together and get involved as volunteers or mentors to the city's youth. All three leaders mentioned the development of future programs meant to address at risk-youth and the safety of the community.
King City along with Soledad, Gonzales, and Greenfield recently launched a new partnership, Four Cities for Peace. The four Salinas Valley towns collaborate and share resources in police efforts.
Video
Posted by Jeanette Pantoja
Senate candidate Carly Fiorina touts ag industry's contributions
Blaming the high unemployment rate in Salinas and the state's struggles to retain business on federal meddling, U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina made a campaign appearance at a Salinas Valley farm Wednesday.
Fiorina addressed immigration, praising it as the engine that made the nation great but arguing that "illegal immigration erodes people's trust in government." She vowed to support increased border security and a more effective temporary guest worker program. But she declined to support a crackdown on employers who hire undocumented workers, arguing that they need temporary employees but "don't have the tools" to keep track of immigration status.
The federal government, she said, shouldn't get in the way of farmers and other business. She has previously been quoted saying she would go slow on immigration reform, including a path to legalization, until the border is secure and a better temporary guest worker program is in place.
Fiorina, who is running against Tom Campbell and Chuck DeVore for the Republican nomination and the right to face incumbent Sen. Barbara Boxer in November, offered her comments and answered questions from the press during a brief appearance at Christensen and Giannini Farm just south of Salinas.
http://www.montereyherald.com/agriculture/ci_14842950
Posted by Jeanette Pantoja
Fiorina addressed immigration, praising it as the engine that made the nation great but arguing that "illegal immigration erodes people's trust in government." She vowed to support increased border security and a more effective temporary guest worker program. But she declined to support a crackdown on employers who hire undocumented workers, arguing that they need temporary employees but "don't have the tools" to keep track of immigration status.
The federal government, she said, shouldn't get in the way of farmers and other business. She has previously been quoted saying she would go slow on immigration reform, including a path to legalization, until the border is secure and a better temporary guest worker program is in place.
Fiorina, who is running against Tom Campbell and Chuck DeVore for the Republican nomination and the right to face incumbent Sen. Barbara Boxer in November, offered her comments and answered questions from the press during a brief appearance at Christensen and Giannini Farm just south of Salinas.
http://www.montereyherald.com/agriculture/ci_14842950
Posted by Jeanette Pantoja
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