Letter: Duanne Scavicchio and the DEI Question

To The Editor, On October 9th, I attended a candidate forum put together by the League of Women Voters and a group of DASD students.  The event was informative, and I commend all the candidates from both parties who participated. During the forum, each candidate was asked their stance on the district’s DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs, including the hiring of a DEI director. ...

It’s not about ‘parental rights,’ it’s about greed

By Mike McGann, Editor, the Times @mikemcgannpa You’ve probably heard a lot about “woke” “CRT” and “DEI” relating to public schools. And like most people, you may not be entirely sure what these terms mean and how they might impact your kids. And maybe this might be a good time to offer a primer on what these terms mean, as it seems increasingly likely they will be thrown around a...