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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for San Diego Unified. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Board to Renew Failing School with More SEL, Not Academics
The board is set to renew Harriet Tubman Village Charter School (Item H.3), a state-classified ‘low-performing’ school. The school’s official Corrective Action Plan to fix its failing academics includes expanding ‘Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)’ using the ‘Second Step’ curriculum, ‘Restorative Justice,’ and ‘MTSS’ interventions, rather than focusing on core academic instruction.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a critical vote. Email the San Diego Unified Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) and attend the meeting: ‘Vote NO on Item H.3. Renewing a low-performing school whose turnaround plan is to double down on SEL, Restorative Justice, and the Second Step curriculum is educational malpractice. Demand a plan focused on academic excellence, not social engineering.’
💰 Impact: Failing Academics, More SEL
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Major Charter Network Renewal Pushes ‘Equity’ as Core Principle
The renewal petition for High Tech High (Item H.2), which seeks to merge seven schools into one large charter, explicitly states that ‘equity’ is a core design principle. The school’s mission includes building ‘social-emotional mindsets’ and promoting ‘inclusion,’ signaling a focus on social engineering alongside academics.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE BOARD: Contact the San Diego Unified Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item H.2, the High Tech High charter is founded on the principle of ‘equity,’ not equality of opportunity. What does ‘equity’ mean in practice at HTH, and how does the board ensure this focus does not compromise academic rigor and merit?’
💰 Impact: Equity-Focused Mission
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Charter School Renewal Embeds SEL and ‘Comprehensive Sex Ed’
The renewal petition for Empower Language Academy (Item H.1) includes programs for ‘Character Education and Mindfulness’ and commits to complying with the ‘California Healthy Youth Act,’ the state’s comprehensive sex ed mandate. The school also uses a ‘Multi-Tiered System of Supports’ (MTSS), a framework often used to implement SEL and behavioral interventions.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact Deidre Walsh, Director, Office of Charter Schools, at 619.725.7107 or dwalsh1@sandi.net: ‘Regarding Item H.1, what specific curriculum will be used for Character Education, Mindfulness, and to comply with the California Healthy Youth Act at Empower Language Academy? Parents have a right to review all materials before this charter is renewed.’
💰 Impact: SEL & Sex Ed Compliance
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Charter School’s Mission Pushes ‘Emotional Growth’ and ‘Equity’
Ingenuity Charter School, up for a renewal hearing (Item H.4), has a mission focused on ’emotional and social growth’ and ‘educational equity.’ The full renewal petition was not available for review, so the specific programs and curricula used to advance this mission are unknown.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE & TESTIFY: This is a public hearing. Download the full petition for Item H.4 from the district’s website and sign up to speak. Ask the board: ‘What specific SEL or DEI programs are used to achieve the mission of ’emotional growth’ and ‘equity,’ and how can the board justify renewing a charter with math proficiency below 6%?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Curriculum
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Charter Renewal Hearing for School with ‘Equity’ Mission
The O’Farrell Charter School is up for a renewal hearing (Item H.5). Its mission statement mirrors Ingenuity’s, focusing on ’emotional and social growth’ and ‘educational equity,’ but the full petition detailing the curriculum was not available for review.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE & TESTIFY: This is a public hearing. Download the full petition for Item H.5 from the district’s website and sign up to speak. Ask the board: ‘What specific SEL or DEI programs are used to achieve the mission of ’emotional growth’ and ‘equity,’ and how are parents involved in reviewing these materials?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Curriculum
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Board Adopts ‘Land Acknowledgement’ Ritual
The board will begin meetings with a ‘Land Acknowledgement’ statement (Item A.3) that references ‘attempted genocide’ and ‘ongoing impacts of colonization.’ This ritual frames the district’s work through a specific political and historical lens, which may not reflect the views of all families in the community.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE BOARD: Email the San Diego Unified Board of Education (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item A.3, school board meetings should focus on academics and student achievement, not political rituals. Please remove the Land Acknowledgement from the agenda and focus on the educational needs of our children.’
💰 Impact: Political Ritualizing
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| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Gompers Preparatory Academy is up for a renewal hearing (Item H.6). While its mission statement appears focused on academics, the full renewal petition was not available for review, so parents cannot verify the underlying programs and policies.
Recommended Action Plan
MONITOR & VERIFY: Download the full petition for Item H.6 from the district’s website. Verify that the school’s programs remain focused on its academic mission without introducing ideological curriculum.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Curriculum
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