Waiting for the Legislature

The issue of teacher tenure and performance was reprised this week thanks to a new poll by the LA Times and the University of Southern California. The education-focussed poll revealed that seven in ten voters believe the current system of tenure needs changing and more than eight in ten think decisions on teacher retention should […]

Senator Nguyen’s Missed Opportunity

It’s not news that Republicans have a hard time connecting with young people, often seen as the party of old white people who care little for those who view themselves as marginalized. First-generation American and State Senator Janet Nguyen (R-34) has an excellent opportunity to tell a powerful story and connect with young people in […]