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TebbeM Desert StoryMaps Question 4

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  • Investors who left in the first half of the 20th century
  • Residents who remained in the area (highly Latinx)
    • Labor exploitation, especially of immigrants through programs like the Bracero program
  • Indigenous groups - especially the Torres Martinez, 40% of whose land is underneath the Salton Sea
  • Agriculture
    • Historically not identified as an unwanted land use, which allowed farmers to get away with more than other industries

TebbeM EcoGovLab Annotation 1

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I hope to be supported in thinking methodologically about experimental qualitative research methods and substantively about environmental injustice. This support is, on some level, academic–I am learning from both the more experienced researchers in the group and from the perspectives of newcomers, and it is an opportunity for me to share my work and get feedback. It is also emotional–this lab is the community of people (and friends!) that I had hoped I would get from my department but did not. It’s also a way for me to build relationships with other people and organizations, both within and outside UCI–I think it’s much easier to come into a school as a research group that has staying power than as an individual researcher.

Mission and Vision

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“SAUSD is committed to providing each of its students with a high-quality education, rigorous and advanced programs, and a nurturing, safe environment with state-of-the-art facilities, 21st century learning and technology, and a direct pathway to college upon graduation. Our district proudly boasts one of the highest graduation rates in the state of California.”

Vision Statement

We will work collaboratively and comprehensively with staff, parents, and the community to strengthen a learning environment focused on raising the achievement of all students and preparing them for success in college and career.

Mission Statement

We assure well-rounded learning experiences, which prepare our students for success in college and career. We engage, inspire, and challenge all of our students to become productive citizens, ethical leaders, and positive contributors to our community, country and a global society.

Media Perceptions

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The majority of recent articles (as of February 2022) are about the impact of the Omicron surge on teacher and student absences and instruction. In general, I think it’s hard to tell how a school district is perceived through news coverage–I don’t think they reflect community opinion very well.

Article about the district missing paychecks at the beginning of this school year: https://abc7.com/santa-ana-missing-paychecks-sausd-stalled/11036323/

Potential changes to governance structure, including term limits:

https://voiceofoc.org/2021/10/ocs-second-largest-school-district-moves-to-reshape-voter-representation/

Other Organizations

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Various unions, including but not limited to:

  • Santa Ana Educators Association
  • California Teachers Association
  • California Federation of Teachers
  • Association of California School Administrators
  • American FEderation of School Administrators

Community organizations:

  • Santa Ana Public Schools Foundation