Letters to the Editor
Letter from John Azevedo
All the movers and shakers in Santa Clara, in and out of politics, seem to be behind Measure A and that’s a good thing. After all it is for our children and grand children. Measure...
Letter from wolfgang schaechter
The 49’er stadium construction is underway and, in a few years, we’ll see which faction was right about the benefits of the project for Santa Clara City. The Optimists, Boosters, True Believers, and over 50%...
Letter from John J. George
My two daughters attended Santa Clara Unified School District schools in the 1970s and 80s. Even in the post-Prop 13 years they were provided opportunities such as smaller class sizes, enrichment summer school and Gifted...
Letter from Laurel Jones
Dear Santa Clara: In August of 2012, I will have had the honor of being president of Mission College for two years. In that time I have made many friends and met wonderful college supporters....
Letter from Dr. Christine Koltermann
Dear Editor, In the face of decreases in state funding for public education, over the past eight years Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) has laid off dozens of teachers, counselors, psychologists, administrators, library clerks,...
Letter from Karen Hovey
As a parent of a SCHS graduate and a graduating senior, I have appreciated the variety of education options available to my children through SCUSD. It’s unfortunate that district children are having many of these...
Letter from Jim Curylo
Editor, Vote NO on Measure A. Stop paying teachers for doing a poor job. Tell the union that we’ve had enough....
Letter from Michelle Philips
I live in the section of Sunnyvale (east of Wolfe Road) where students attend Santa Clara Unified schools. Over the years I have been very pleased with the education that my children have been receiving...
Letter from Rich Solis
Santa Clara Weekly, please except my apology for my mis-statement in issue fifteen. It is my hope that you will print the below letter in next weeks issue. Again please except my apology. I want...
Letter from Patty Picard Tracy Pope
Santa Clara Unified School District students have suffered enough in the state’s financial crisis. Over 10 years, the district has cut $35 million. Class sizes have increased, elementary music was eliminated, counseling services were reduced,...