This data seems somewhat definitive proof that more spending does little or nothing to improve education (at least in CA). We've done that experiment for a long time, we have the result.
Can anyone also prove - with data - that lower spending HURTS education?
I suspect not..
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And from the Coast News...
"State public salary database Transparent California filed a lawsuit in San Diego Superior Court against the California Department of Education, alleging it blocked the release of superintendent and business officer contact information in Transparent’s public records requests.
The lawsuit alleges state education officials have stopped releasing contact information that Transparent California says is necessary “as part of its ongoing effort to make government pay and pension data public.”"
Thanks to the CalCoastNews for more of their excellent reporting on education issues in our state.
This is why we're always looking for people who would like to donate to the cause. Doing this can be expensive, and your small donation can certainly help!
thecoastnews.com/transparent…
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"A watchdog group that publishes compensation data for California public officials has sued the state education department in San Diego court for refusing to provide key school officials’ contact information in a spreadsheet it needs to request pay details from districts and charter schools."
Thanks to @Kristen_Taketa of @sdut for more of her excellent reporting on education issues in our state.
This is why we're always looking for people who would like to donate to the cause. Doing this can be expensive, and your small donation can certainly help!
transparentcalifornia.com/do…
sandiegouniontribune.com/202…
Notice "Richard Barrera limited who can comment on this post"?
That's what people do when they're afraid of having an open discussion
From Philip Stemler, a great parent activist in the @nmusd school district.
Imagine the revolution we'd see in K12 ed if our supers got a bump for actually improving education?
But that's not what our ed is designed to do, right? It's all about adults.
philippstemler.substack.com/…
Streets need $273M. Trash $140M, Parking fees $15M.
The city’s additional contribution to pension obligations will rise to $563M. Eliminating this would fund everything with $100M left over.
But that’s not even a conversation that’s happening.
enewspaper.sandiegouniontrib…
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Imagine that. The City of San Diego's money shortfall is NOT driven by a lack of tax revenue, but massively wasteful overspending.
Who could possibly have guessed that?
"The association’s analysis found that the city has been overprojecting its revenue since 2020, and they have a $1 billion backlog of deferred maintenance and $7.8 billion in projected infrastructure spending.
“That money just doesn’t exist, or not all of it anyway,” Kersey said.
He added that city staffing has grown four times faster than the city’s population, with a focus on middle management positions."
Thanks to @markkersey and the San Diego County Taxpayers Association for digging into this and proving something that I think should be pretty much obvious to everyone.
And it is, to people who know the data on Transparent California. Which is probably the exact same thing for your own city, county, school district, or public agency. Most of which prioritize "high paying jobs for themselves and their friends" over providing services to residents.
We should be DEMANDING our government make cuts, not complaining when that happens.
yahoo.com/news/articles/self…
Some words from that great friend of education, Lance Christensen...
"“The union uses kids as leverage,” ... “Right now, CTA is the biggest evil in California education.”
Why do PARENTS stand for this?
calmatters.org/education/k-1…
From today's San Diego Union Tribune...
The common talking point in these negotiations is that teachers deserve “fair pay.” ... Is $156,000 “fair”, and is damaging the education of kids to get more money for adults fair to them?
sandiegouniontribune.com/202…
"Sen. Ruben Gallego wants Congress to forestall a U.S. takeover of Greenland, requiring approval for any such action..."
What if Congress passed a law that required approval before any foreign invasions.
Give it a catchy name like "the Constitution."
politico.com/live-updates/20…
A great in-depth summary of the recent FPPC ruling against Oceanside Unified for violated election law to promote an incumbent board member in the 2020 election.
nextdoor.com/p/xSD5sjFHLK-x?…
An in-depth look at the real cause of illegal immigration in @sdut today. From @loriweisberg and @roxanapopescu
Cut off the job magnet, combine that with a greatly expanded work visa program, problem solved.
More at toddmaddison.com/immigration
sandiegouniontribune.com/202…
From today's @latimesopinion
"Your findings on Los Angeles firefighter pay are not a surprise to anyone who pays attention to public employee compensation. Transparent California has been raising the red flag on firefighter overtime for years"
latimes.com/opinion/letters-…
Do we think the state of California will stop him from helping people with back and neck pain because they don't like his political views?
Everyone with back and neck pain should figure out how to separate their opinions of innovation in technology from their politics.
I am increasingly convinced that @Neuralink should prioritize making an implant that can eliminate back & neck pain.
Would greatly improve people’s happiness while awake, as well as enhance quality of sleep.
If we have clear skies at sunset, you'll find me somewhere along the coast here in Oceanside at sunset this week...
Would love to do a timelapse of sunset with the comet, we'll see if that can happen.
Fair Political Practices Complaint filed against Oceanside Unified.
Since when is it acceptable for a government agency to promote the election of political candidates?
If you believe the education of our kids are important and you live in Oceanside, don't you want to hear directly from the candidates at least once in this election cycle?
Reducing the number of kids that get suspended and keeping them in school is a noble goal, but what do teachers think about this?
I wonder if the district has a reporting system for classroom disruptions, do we keep data on that?
thecoastnews.com/oceanside-u…
