MEDIA ADVISORY
San Diego Unified + San Diego Press Club Present ED Talks
Respect and Compensation for Student Board of Education Trustees: Why San Diego Unified and Assemblymember Ward Advocated for a New Law
January 2, 2024
SAN DIEGO – San Diego journalists are invited to participate in the latest installment of ED Talks, which will focus on AB 275, a new state law that goes into effect this year allowing California school districts to compensate students who are elected to a Board of Education. Learn how San Diego Unified will implement this new law that it sponsored with Assemblymember Christopher Ward (D-San Diego). Join a conversation with Assemblymember Ward; San Diego Unified officials, and Board of Education trustees, including students who advocated for the law.
WHEN: Friday, Jan 5, 2024
10-11 a.m.
WHERE: Lincoln High School Library, Room 112– 4777 Imperial Ave. San Diego, CA 92113 Parking Map
WHO: Matthew Quitoriano, Board of Education Trustee and San Diego High School student
Blessyn Lavender Williams, Board of Education Member and Lincoln High School Student
Richard Barrera, Board of Education Trustee
Dr. Sharon Whitehurst-Payne, Board of Education Trustee
Assemblymember Christopher Ward
District Officials
VISUALS: One-on-one interview opportunities with district officials and student leaders, Assemblymember Ward, and school officials
BACKGROUND: ED Talks is an occasional series of forums that feature educators, community partners, and journalists who care about public education. ED Talks is hosted by the San Diego Unified School District Communications Department in collaboration with the San Diego Press Club. Professional journalists will have an opportunity to ask questions and participate in a conversation. The goal is to foster robust discussions about public education.
This event is for professional journalists. Please confirm attendance in advance: communications@sandi.net.
MEDIA CONTACT: San Diego Unified Communications, Marisa Berumen: 619-847-6029
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