We are going to go through some updates to stories but we’ve got a special co-host today, San Diego City Councilmember Raul Campillo.

We’ve got some questions for him and he said he’s come up with a contribution to our hot takes segment at the end. 

 

SHOW NOTES

Segment 1 

00:02:15 Updates 

00:06:28 Fletcher Nathan Fletcher’s Accuser Drops Sexual Assault Claim — for Now

00:08:13 Vargas South County Report: Supervisor Race Takes Shape

 

Segment 2 

00:11:17 She Said What? 

County Supervisor Candidates Have No Love for New Immigration Policy

New San Diego Council President Wants to End SeaWorld Fireworks





00:23:55 Padres

Matthew Seidler denies allegations of wrongdoing from wife of late Padres owner Peter Seidler (Associated Press)

 

Matt Seidler responds to Sheel Seidler’s lawsuit, says Padres not going anywhere (Union Tribune)

 

Segment 3 

00:30:27 Raul Campillo Interview

00:55:21 Do you want to run for mayor?

 

Segment 4

01:00:57 Hot Takes

Andrea: The County’s Sanctuary City Statement

Raul: The Future of Balboa Park

Scott: SDGE’s Fire Safety Policy

Jakob: No hot take (!?)





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January 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Have you met our newest journalist Jim Hinch yet? Have refreshments and get to know the face behind Voice’s South County Report. This event is open to the public.

 

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We are going to go through some updates to stories but we&rsquo;ve got a special co-host today, San Diego City Councilmember Raul Campillo.
We&rsquo;ve got some questions for him and he said he&rsquo;s come up with a contribution to our hot takes segment at the end.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
SHOW NOTES
Segment 1&nbsp;
00:02:15 Updates&nbsp;
00:06:28 Fletcher <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/01/03/nathan-fletchers-accuser-drops-sexual-assault-claim-for-now/">Nathan Fletcher&rsquo;s Accuser Drops Sexual Assault Claim &mdash; for Now</a>
00:08:13 Vargas <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/01/07/south-county-report-supervisor-race-takes-shape/">South County Report: Supervisor Race Takes Shape</a>
&nbsp;
Segment 2&nbsp;
00:11:17 She Said What?&nbsp;
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/01/07/county-supervisor-candidates-have-no-love-for-new-immigration-policy/">County Supervisor Candidates Have No Love for New Immigration Policy</a>
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/01/07/new-san-diego-council-president-wants-to-end-seaworld-fireworks/">New San Diego Council President Wants to End SeaWorld Fireworks</a>
 
00:23:55 Padres
<a href="https://apnews.com/article/padres-seidler-owners-lawsuit-47e5673db9b2e4de7516dead0f21870a">Matthew Seidler denies allegations of wrongdoing from wife of late Padres owner Peter Seidler</a> (Associated Press)
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/01/07/matt-seidler-responds-to-sheel-seidler-allegations-says-padres-not-going-anywhere-and-lawsuit-will-not-be-distracting/">Matt Seidler responds to Sheel Seidler&rsquo;s lawsuit, says Padres not going anywhere </a>(Union Tribune)
&nbsp;
Segment 3&nbsp;
00:30:27 Raul Campillo Interview
00:55:21 Do you want to run for mayor?
&nbsp;
Segment 4
01:00:57 Hot Takes
Andrea: The County&rsquo;s Sanctuary City Statement
Raul: The Future of Balboa Park
Scott: SDGE&rsquo;s Fire Safety Policy
Jakob: No hot take (!?)
 
January 28th Event:
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/event/meet-the-beat-south-county/">Meet the Beat: South County</a>
January 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
Have you met our newest journalist Jim Hinch yet? Have refreshments and get to know the face behind Voice&rsquo;s South County Report. This event is open to the public.
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<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/member-benefits/">Become a Member</a>
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This is Voice of San Diego’s weekly spitfire roundup of news. We cover local and regional politics, the environment, education, the border and more. This show features our investigative reporting and interviews with lawmakers and other special guests.

This is Voice of San Diego&rsquo;s weekly spitfire roundup of news. We cover local and regional politics, the environment, education, the border and more. This show features our investigative reporting and interviews with lawmakers and other special guests.

Voice of San Diego Podcast

The Meat and Potatoes with Raul Campillo

This is our first show of 2025 and it is already starting with some huge news: We finally will discuss the incredible news that County Supervisor Nora Vargas will not be taking the oath of office for her re-election. 

 

The balance of power in the county is once again up for grabs, right as the county braces for thousands more people being forced into treatment. 

 

What’s going to happen? Who’s going to run?

 

We’ll get into everything plus an update about stunning news from the San Diego Housing Commission: It has decided it no longer has the resources to dole out vouchers to specific low-income housing projects. IT’s a move that could have major implications for the Sports Arena project and other efforts to provide housing.

 

 

 

 

SHOW NOTES

 

Segment 1 

0:05:21 - 0:11:28

 

The Libby App  (app that Scott uses to read books)

The Power Broker (book)





Segment 2

0:11:33 - 0:19:26

 

Politics Report: Another County Supe Down

by Scott Lewis, December 21, 2024

 

Locate Your District (San Diego County site)





Segment 3

0:19:39 - 0:40:56

 

Morning Report: Another Scandal Ends in a Resignation

by Voice of San Diego, April 5, 2023





Segment 4

0:41:01 - 1:05:12

 

In 2025, San Diego Can’t Look Away from the Screaming

by Scott Lewis, January 1, 2025





City’s Housing Agency Won’t Issue Vouchers for New Housing Projects

The San Diego Housing Commission has decided it no longer has the resources to dole out vouchers to specific low-income housing projects, a move expected to slow the pace of new homeless housing. 

by Lisa Halverstadt, January 2, 2025

 

This is our first show of 2025 and it is already starting with some huge news: We finally will discuss the incredible news that County Supervisor Nora Vargas will not be taking the oath of office for her re-election.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The balance of power in the county is once again up for grabs, right as the county braces for thousands more people being forced into treatment.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
What&rsquo;s going to happen? Who&rsquo;s going to run?
&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll get into everything plus an update about stunning news from the San Diego Housing Commission: It has decided it no longer has the resources to dole out vouchers to specific low-income housing projects. IT&rsquo;s a move that could have major implications for the Sports Arena project and other efforts to provide housing.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
SHOW NOTES
&nbsp;
Segment 1&nbsp;
0:05:21 - 0:11:28
&nbsp;
<a href="https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/6103.htm">The Libby App&nbsp; </a>(app that Scott uses to read books)
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_Broker">The Power Broker</a> (book)
 
Segment 2
0:11:33 - 0:19:26
&nbsp;
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/12/21/politics-report-what/">Politics Report: Another County Supe Down</a>
by Scott Lewis,&nbsp;December 21, 2024
&nbsp;
<a href="https://gis-portal.sandiegocounty.gov/arcgis/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=e75d5c7a59ff4d6a90e862a481c3ba96">Locate Your District </a>(San Diego County site)
 
Segment 3
0:19:39 - 0:40:56
&nbsp;
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2023/04/05/morning-report-another-scandal-ends-in-a-resignation/">Morning Report: Another Scandal Ends in a Resignation</a>
by Voice of San Diego,&nbsp;April 5, 2023
 
Segment 4
0:41:01 - 1:05:12
&nbsp;
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/01/01/in-2025-san-diego-cant-look-away-from-the-screaming/">In 2025, San Diego Can&rsquo;t Look Away from the Screaming</a>
by Scott Lewis,&nbsp;January 1, 2025
 
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/01/02/citys-housing-agency-wont-issue-vouchers-for-new-housing-projects/">City&rsquo;s Housing Agency Won&rsquo;t Issue Vouchers for New Housing Projects</a>
The San Diego Housing Commission has decided it no longer has the resources to dole out vouchers to specific low-income housing projects, a move expected to slow the pace of new homeless housing.&nbsp;
by Lisa Halverstadt,&nbsp;January 2, 2025
&nbsp;

Another Supervisor Vanishes

This is the last episode of 2024 and we have a super mega roundtable for you. 

I am in studio with the core four – Lopez, Jakob, Bella – and we have one open seat so we’re going to bring in one reporter at a time. We’ll ask them each what’s going to happen. What’s one thing they want to know "What’s going to happen?" 

I think that’s the core compelling ingredient of media of all kinds. If a piece of content makes you wonder “What’s going to happen?” you’re hooked. So prepare to be hooked.

 

Show Outline and Notes

You can show your support for our podcast today by going to vosd.org/podpeople.

00:00:00 Intro

00:06:56 Segment 1

What’s Going to Happen to TikTok? 
Bella Ross - Social Media Producer

Pew Research on TikTok

Book: Infinite Just

What’s Going to Happen to Forces of Gentrification on the South Bay?
Jim Hinch - South County Reporter

Gentrification Is Coming for South San Diego County

South County leaders have made it a goal to catch up to wealthier North County cities. But the race to the top risks leaving some residents behind.

Port of San Diego: Chula Vista Bayfront

Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center

00:29:12 Segment 2

What’s Going to Happen to Nathan Fletcher and His Accuser? 
Andrea Lopez-Villafaña, Managing Editor, Daily News

Who Is Nathan Fletcher? San Diego Explained

Fletcher Resigns as MTS Chair as Former Agency Employee Accuses Him of Sexual Harassment and Assault in Lawsuit

Morning Report: MTS to Release Fletcher Investigation

What’s Going to Happen to Del Mar Housing? 
Tigist Layne - North County Reporter

Morning Report: The Builder’s Remedy Prevailed in an LA Court. Will the Same Happen in Del Mar?

00:36:46 Segment 3

What’s Going to Happen to AI in San Diego Schools? 
Jakob McWhinney - Education Reporter

The Learning Curve: San Diego Unified’s AI Future Is Now

San Diego Unified paid $83,000 to integrate its high school English curriculum into an online platform and got access to an AI tool as well. Now, some teachers are using it to grade student work.

The Progress Report: AI Is in Use at San Diego Unified – But the District Doesn’t Have its Own Plan

The rise of AI-supported education technology caught San Diego Unified without a policy. Now, as teachers and students within the district have begun to use AI products in the classroom, district leaders are creating one.

What’s Going to Happen to Federal Funding and the Impact on Environmental Projects?
MacKenzie Elmer - Environment Reporter

Officials Fear Nightmare Flooding from New Tijuana River Border Wall

A lifting gate structure could impede the Tijuana River’s flow if it fails to rise during heavy rains like San Diego just experienced.

Time to Evacuate the Tijuana River Valley?

County officials said the pollution problem is far from triggering a mandatory mass exodus from South Bay, but it’s not totally outside the realm of possibilities.

00:50:43 Segment 4

What’s Going to Happen to the City of San Diego in an “Era of Austerity”? 
Scott Lewis - Editor in Chief

County Supe Slams San Diego Mayor’s Budget

City Council budget hearings will begin next week. The City Council has until June 30 to approve the budget.

Cup of Chisme: Cuts Hit Different

What’s Going to Happen to the Mega Shelter? 
Lisa Halverstadt - Homelessness

What We Know About the Mayor’s Mega Shelter Pitch

Mayor Todd Gloria unveiled a plan to convert a large warehouse near downtown into a 1,000-bed homeless shelter.

Four Big Disputes Dogging the City’s Quest to Open Its Biggest Shelter Yet

The City Council is set to vote Monday on a proposed 1,000-bed shelter and there are lots of questions and disagreements over the city’s plans.

Morning Report: Mega-Shelter Monday July 22, 2024

The 30-year lease agreement for the Middletown warehouse the city wants to turn into the city’s largest long-term homeless campus – and the concept itself – have spawned major questions: What’s the value of the building? Can the city count on the site and its potential landlord? Should the city open a big shelter and pull from housing funds to pay for it? Is it sustainable?

 

 

This is the last episode of 2024 and we have a super mega roundtable for you.&nbsp;
I am in studio with the core four &ndash; Lopez, Jakob, Bella &ndash; and we have one open seat so we&rsquo;re going to bring in one reporter at a time. We&rsquo;ll ask them each what&rsquo;s going to happen. What&rsquo;s one thing they want to know "What&rsquo;s going to happen?"&nbsp;
I think that&rsquo;s the core compelling ingredient of media of all kinds. If a piece of content makes you wonder &ldquo;What&rsquo;s going to happen?&rdquo; you&rsquo;re hooked. So prepare to be hooked.
&nbsp;
Show Outline and Notes
You can show your support for our podcast today by going to <a href="http://vosd.org/podpeople">vosd.org/podpeople</a>.
00:00:00&nbsp;Intro
00:06:56&nbsp;Segment 1
What&rsquo;s Going to Happen to TikTok?&nbsp; Bella Ross - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/voiceofsandiego/">Social Media Producer</a>
<a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/12/20/8-facts-about-americans-and-tiktok/">Pew Research on TikTok</a>
Book:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6759.Infinite_Jest">Infinite Just</a>
What&rsquo;s Going to Happen to&nbsp;Forces of Gentrification on the South Bay? Jim Hinch - <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/author/jim-hinch/">South County Reporter</a>
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/12/16/gentrification-is-coming-for-south-san-diego-county/">Gentrification Is Coming for South San Diego County</a>
South County leaders have made it a goal to catch up to wealthier North County cities. But the race to the top risks leaving some residents behind.
Port of San Diego:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.portofsandiego.org/projects/chula-vista-bayfront">Chula Vista Bayfront</a>
<a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sange-gaylord-pacific-resort-and-convention-center/overview/">Gaylord Pacific Resort &amp; Convention Center</a>
00:29:12&nbsp;Segment 2
What&rsquo;s Going to Happen to Nathan Fletcher and His Accuser?&nbsp; Andrea Lopez-Villafa&ntilde;a, <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/author/andrea-lopez-villafana/">Managing Editor, Daily News</a>
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2012/04/05/who-is-nathan-fletcher-san-diego-explained/">Who Is Nathan Fletcher? San Diego Explained</a>
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2023/03/29/fletcher-resigns-as-mts-chair-as-former-agency-employee-accuses-him-of-sexual-harassment-and-assault-in-lawsuit/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Fletcher Resigns as MTS Chair as Former Agency Employee Accuses Him of Sexual Harassment and Assault in Lawsuit</a>
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/01/22/morning-report-mts-to-release-fletcher-investigation/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Morning Report: MTS to Release Fletcher Investigation</a>
What&rsquo;s Going to Happen to Del Mar Housing?&nbsp; Tigist Layne - <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/category/north-county/">North County Reporter</a>
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/07/29/morning-report-the-builders-remedy-prevailed-in-an-la-court-will-the-same-happen-in-del-mar/">Morning Report: The Builder&rsquo;s Remedy Prevailed in an LA Court. Will the Same Happen in Del Mar?</a>
00:36:46&nbsp;Segment 3
What&rsquo;s Going to Happen to AI in San Diego Schools?&nbsp; Jakob McWhinney - <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/category/topics/education/">Education Reporter</a>
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/06/12/the-learning-curve-san-diego-unifieds-ai-future-is-now/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">The Learning Curve: San Diego Unified&rsquo;s AI Future Is Now</a>
San Diego Unified paid $83,000 to integrate its high school English curriculum into an online platform and got access to an AI tool as well. Now, some teachers are using it to grade student work.
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/06/27/the-progress-report-ai-is-in-use-at-san-diego-unified-but-the-district-doesnt-have-its-own-plan/">The Progress Report: AI Is in Use at San Diego Unified &ndash; But the District Doesn&rsquo;t Have its Own Plan</a>
The rise of AI-supported education technology caught San Diego Unified without a policy. Now, as teachers and students within the district have begun to use AI products in the classroom, district leaders are creating one.
What&rsquo;s Going to Happen to Federal Funding and the Impact on Environmental Projects? MacKenzie Elmer - <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/category/topics/science-environment/">Environment Reporter</a>
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2023/01/25/officials-fear-nightmare-flooding-from-new-tijuana-river-border-wall/">Officials Fear Nightmare Flooding from New Tijuana River Border Wall</a>
A lifting gate structure could impede the Tijuana River&rsquo;s flow if it fails to rise during heavy rains like San Diego just experienced.
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/10/16/time-to-evacuate-the-tijuana-river-valley/">Time to Evacuate the Tijuana River Valley?</a>
County officials said the pollution problem is far from triggering a mandatory mass exodus from South Bay, but it&rsquo;s not totally outside the realm of possibilities.
00:50:43&nbsp;Segment 4
What&rsquo;s Going to Happen to the City of San Diego in an &ldquo;Era of Austerity&rdquo;?&nbsp; Scott Lewis - <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/author/scott-lewis/">Editor in Chief</a>
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/04/23/county-supe-slams-san-diego-mayors-budget/">County Supe Slams San Diego Mayor&rsquo;s Budget</a>
City Council budget hearings will begin next week. The City Council has until June 30 to approve the budget.
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/12/15/cup-of-chisme-cuts-hit-different">Cup of Chisme: Cuts Hit Different</a>
What&rsquo;s Going to Happen to the Mega Shelter?&nbsp; Lisa Halverstadt - <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/category/homelessness/">Homelessness</a>
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/04/04/what-we-know-about-the-mayors-mega-shelter-pitch">What We Know About the Mayor&rsquo;s Mega Shelter Pitch</a>
Mayor Todd Gloria unveiled a plan to convert a large warehouse near downtown into a 1,000-bed homeless shelter.
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/07/19/four-big-disputes-dogging-the-citys-quest-to-open-its-biggest-shelter-yet">Four Big Disputes Dogging the City&rsquo;s Quest to Open Its Biggest Shelter Yet</a>
The City Council is set to vote Monday on a proposed 1,000-bed shelter and there are lots of questions and disagreements over the city&rsquo;s plans.
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/07/22/morning-report-mega-shelter-monday">Morning Report: Mega-Shelter Monday</a> July 22, 2024
The 30-year lease agreement for the Middletown warehouse the city wants to turn into the city&rsquo;s largest long-term homeless campus &ndash; and the concept itself &ndash; have spawned major questions: What&rsquo;s the value of the building? Can the city count on the site and its potential landlord? Should the city open a big shelter and pull from housing funds to pay for it? Is it sustainable?
&nbsp;
&nbsp;

What's Going to Happen in 2025?

This week we have a special episode for you. This coming year is going to be a difficult one for leaders of San Diego Unified School District. They are facing a massive budget deficit, ongoing stagnation in enrollment. They’re grappling with the aftermath of scandals involving sexual misconduct allegations that got the attention of the federal government and brought down the district’s superintendent.

Cody Petterson was just named the new school board president. He’ll guide the five member Board of Education for the District. 

He’s taking over that role from his colleague, trustee Shana Hazan. 

Both of them came into the studio to talk about all these issues and more. It was a frank and interesting exchange on some very touchy topics in education.

 

Show Notes

You can show your support for our podcast today by going to vosd.org/podpeople

 

Links

San Diego Unified School District Board of Education 

About

Shana Hazan Board President - District B Term Expires: December 2026

Cody Petterson Board Vice President - District C Term Expires: December 2026

 

Selected Recent VOSD Stories: San Diego Unified School District 

 

Oct 14, 2024

San Diego Student Test Scores Haven’t Made Up Pandemic Losses

The slow recovery from pandemic performance drop offs coupled with growing budget woes may spell trouble for districts like San Diego Unified.

 

Sep 12, 2024

Billions of Dollars Later, Some San Diego Unified Students Still Dealing with Hot Classrooms

Taxpayers have voted to give San Diego Unified School District $11.5 billion over the last 16 years with the express purpose of bringing working air...

 

Sep 5, 2024

New San Diego Schools Superintendent Didn’t Mention Misconduct or Victims in Speech to Principals

Over multiple district communications since Lamont Jackson's firing, there's been a group of people conspicuously missing.

 

Sep 3, 2024

Lamont Jackson Is Out as San Diego Unified Supe. What’s Next?

Fabiola Bagula, who was elevated to acting superintendent from her deputy superintendent role after Jackson's firing, seems poised to keep that role.

 

Aug 29, 2024

Investigation Into San Diego Unified Superintendent Substantiates Allegations of Misconduct Involving Staff

The allegations against Superintendent Lamont Jackson were levied by former San Diego Unified School District staff.

 

Aug 19, 2024

Feds Slam San Diego Unified’s Handling of Sexual Misconduct

A new report from the U.S. Department of Education skewers how San Diego Unified for years handled sexual misconduct complaints.

 

Aug 12, 2024

School Is Back in Session: 4 Education Stories to Follow

Believe it or not, most schools in San Diego County are back in session. If the new school year snuck up on you, that's likely because start dates have been…

 

Jun 12, 2024

The Learning Curve: San Diego Unified’s AI Future Is Now

San Diego Unified paid $83,000 to integrate its high school English curriculum into an online platform and got access to an AI tool as well.

 

Jun 11, 2024

San Diego Unified High Schoolers: Getting Great Grades But Troubling Test Scores

An analysis of thousands of letter grades from San Diego Unified high schoolers shows that far more students pass classes in subjects like English, math and...

 

May 20, 2024

San Diego Unified Investigating Superintendent Lamont Jackson

Though a district official has confirmed an investigation is occurring, no one will say what prompted it.

 

May 17, 2024

San Diego Unified Is Slowly Embracing Science of Reading

The district has long relied on an approach to teaching kids to read that's not back by science. Now, officials are working to change that – but it hasn't...

 

May 16, 2024

San Diego Unified Walks Back Majority of Teacher Layoffs

District officials announced Thursday that they had rescinded 96 percent of the layoff notices issued in March.

 

Feb 26, 2024

‘I Can’t Wait Until You’re 18’: Despite Years of Sexual Harassment Allegations, San Diego Unified Allowed Teacher to Quietly Retire

For years, students and faculty at Roosevelt Middle filed complaints against a middle school math teacher. Students alleged he'd grabbed their butts,...

 

Feb 21, 2024

San Diego Unified Board Member: Teacher Layoffs Are Coming

In June, San Diego Unified officials announced the district was projecting big deficits in the coming years. The expiration of hundreds of millions of...

 

This week we have a special episode for you. This coming year is going to be a difficult one for leaders of San Diego Unified School District. They are facing a massive budget deficit, ongoing stagnation in enrollment. They&rsquo;re grappling with the aftermath of scandals involving sexual misconduct allegations that got the attention of the federal government and brought down the district&rsquo;s superintendent.
Cody Petterson was just named the new school board president. He&rsquo;ll guide the five member Board of Education for the District.&nbsp;
He&rsquo;s taking over that role from his colleague, trustee Shana Hazan.&nbsp;
Both of them came into the studio to talk about all these issues and more. It was a frank and interesting exchange on some very touchy topics in education.
&nbsp;
Show Notes
You can show your support for our podcast today by going to <a href="http://vosd.org/podpeople">vosd.org/podpeople</a>
&nbsp;
Links
San Diego Unified School District Board of Education&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education">About</a>
<a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&amp;pageId=66625038">Shana Hazan Board President - District B Term Expires: December 2026</a>
<a href="https://www.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&amp;pageId=66627246">Cody Petterson Board Vice President - District C Term Expires: December 2026</a>
&nbsp;
Selected Recent VOSD Stories: San Diego Unified School District&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Oct 14, 2024
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/10/14/san-diego-student-test-scores-havent-made-up-pandemic-losses/">San Diego Student Test Scores Haven&rsquo;t Made Up Pandemic Losses</a>
The slow recovery from pandemic performance drop offs coupled with growing budget woes may spell trouble for districts like San Diego Unified.
&nbsp;
Sep 12, 2024
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/09/12/billions-of-dollars-later-some-san-diego-unified-students-still-dealing-with-hot-classrooms/">Billions of Dollars Later, Some San Diego Unified Students Still Dealing with Hot Classrooms</a>
Taxpayers have voted to give San Diego Unified School District $11.5 billion over the last 16 years with the express purpose of bringing working air...
&nbsp;
Sep 5, 2024
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/09/05/new-san-diego-schools-superintendent-didnt-mention-misconduct-or-victims-in-speech-to-principals/">New San Diego Schools Superintendent Didn&rsquo;t Mention Misconduct or Victims in Speech to Principals</a>
Over multiple district communications since Lamont Jackson's firing, there's been a group of people conspicuously missing.
&nbsp;
Sep 3, 2024
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/09/03/lamont-jackson-is-out-as-san-diego-unified-supe-whats-next/">Lamont Jackson Is Out as San Diego Unified Supe. What&rsquo;s Next?</a>
Fabiola Bagula, who was elevated to acting superintendent from her deputy superintendent role after Jackson's firing, seems poised to keep that role.
&nbsp;
Aug 29, 2024
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/08/29/investigation-into-san-diego-unified-superintendent-substantiates-allegations-of-misconduct-involving-staff/">Investigation Into San Diego Unified Superintendent Substantiates Allegations of Misconduct Involving Staff</a>
The allegations against Superintendent Lamont Jackson were levied by former San Diego Unified School District staff.
&nbsp;
Aug 19, 2024
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/08/19/feds-slam-san-diego-unifieds-handling-of-sexual-misconduct/">Feds Slam San Diego Unified&rsquo;s Handling of Sexual Misconduct</a>
A new report from the U.S. Department of Education skewers how San Diego Unified for years handled sexual misconduct complaints.
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Aug 12, 2024
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/08/12/school-is-back-in-session-4-education-stories-to-follow/">School Is Back in Session: 4 Education Stories to Follow</a>
Believe it or not, most schools in San Diego County are back in session. If the new school year snuck up on you, that's likely because start dates have been&hellip;
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Jun 12, 2024
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/06/12/the-learning-curve-san-diego-unifieds-ai-future-is-now/">The Learning Curve: San Diego Unified&rsquo;s AI Future Is Now</a>
San Diego Unified paid $83,000 to integrate its high school English curriculum into an online platform and got access to an AI tool as well.
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Jun 11, 2024
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/06/11/san-diego-unified-high-schoolers-getting-great-grades-but-troubling-test-scores/">San Diego Unified High Schoolers: Getting Great Grades But Troubling Test Scores</a>
An analysis of thousands of letter grades from San Diego Unified high schoolers shows that far more students pass classes in subjects like English, math and...
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May 20, 2024
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/05/20/san-diego-unified-investigating-superintendent-lamont-jackson/">San Diego Unified Investigating Superintendent Lamont Jackson</a>
Though a district official has confirmed an investigation is occurring, no one will say what prompted it.
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May 17, 2024
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/05/17/san-diego-unified-is-slowly-embracing-science-of-reading/">San Diego Unified Is Slowly Embracing Science of Reading</a>
The district has long relied on an approach to teaching kids to read that's not back by science. Now, officials are working to change that &ndash; but it hasn't...
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May 16, 2024
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/05/16/san-diego-unified-walks-back-majority-of-teacher-layoffs/">San Diego Unified Walks Back Majority of Teacher Layoffs</a>
District officials announced Thursday that they had rescinded 96 percent of the layoff notices issued in March.
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Feb 26, 2024
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/02/26/i-cant-wait-until-youre-18-despite-years-of-sexual-harassment-allegations-san-diego-unified-allowed-teacher-to-quietly-retire/">&lsquo;I Can&rsquo;t Wait Until You&rsquo;re 18&rsquo;: Despite Years of Sexual Harassment Allegations, San Diego Unified Allowed Teacher to Quietly Retire</a>
For years, students and faculty at Roosevelt Middle filed complaints against a middle school math teacher. Students alleged he'd grabbed their butts,...
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Feb 21, 2024
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/02/21/san-diego-unified-board-member-teacher-layoffs-are-coming/">San Diego Unified Board Member: Teacher Layoffs Are Coming</a>
In June, San Diego Unified officials announced the district was projecting big deficits in the coming years. The expiration of hundreds of millions of...
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