From the L.A. Times

Epithet that divides Mexicans is banned by Oxnard school district

'Oaxaquita' (little Oaxacan) is used by other Mexicans to demean their indigenous compatriots — who are estimated to make up 30% of California's farmworkers.

Displaced Miramonte teachers recount their hurt and anger

From the L.A. Times

Displaced Miramonte teachers recount their hurt and anger

From the Press Telegram

Interesting article about the LA riots that happened 20 years ago this week.    I'll never forget being on the campus of Dominguez Hills and seeing the plumes of smoke rising from LA.  I also remember desperately trying to find an open store so I could buy contact lense solution - didn't have any luck with that.  I remember driving down Willow and seeing the DMV on fire.  And I remember all the National Guard troops parked on Long Beach Blvd.  Could it happen again?  Many say no - I hope they're right. 

From the Press Telegram

Kids are now recording their teachers...

LBUSD 'not crying wolf' on potentially deep budget cuts - Press-Telegram

LBUSD 'not crying wolf' on potentially deep budget cuts - Press-Telegram

'Parent trigger' campaign divides families at troubled Adelanto elementary school

'Parent trigger' campaign divides families at troubled Adelanto elementary school

From the Press Telegram

LBUSD chief Steinhauser named co-chair of state education task force

From the garden...

This was pulled from the small garden today.  Ok. 

Adelanto school is targeted in second test of 'Parent Trigger' law

Adelanto school is targeted in second test of 'Parent Trigger' law

Updated teacher observations key to improvement, report says

Updated teacher observations key to improvement, report says

Gov. Jerry Brown's new budget plan targets schools

Gov. Jerry Brown's new budget plan targets schools

From the Huffington Post

No Child Left Behind Turns 10 Facing Mixed Results And Uncertain Future

Last days of vacation...

I'm starting to get really depressed as the vacation days dwindle down to a precious few.  I think I'm making myself sick.  Haven't felt well the last couple of days.  I spent seven hours yesterday watching the Iowa Caucus analysis on MSNBC.  I guess I'm a total political geek, can't get enough of the stuff - even the Republican stuff.  I have lots to do before Monday, but I just don't feel like doing it.  I spent most of the weekend working on room 51.  The room was a complete mess.  Now, not so much.  Hopefully, I'll get out of my funk before Monday.