Evans for School Board 2012
Continuing the reform we have started

Evans Elected President of Board of Education

• Broad curriculum beyond standardized tests that prepares students for college and job preparation
• Community based school reform that encourages collaboration between teachers, administration, parents and each local community
• 21st century technology in every classroom by 2014 so every student is prepared to compete in the digital world

Some of the accomplishments of 2008-2012

• Development of Vision 2020 for Educational Excellence in San Diego schools
• Implementation of i-21 program to have laptop for every student by 2014
• Development of cluster model for local community input
• Development of Goals for Student Achievement to broaden definition of achievement
• Program to achieve universal access to college prep and career tech for all students
• Major reduction of central bureaucracy and expensive outside contracts
• Advocacy at state and federal level to preserve some funding sources

Evans on San Diego Unified's Vision for Educational Excellence

As we enter 2012, the San Diego Unified School District is also focused on the year 2020. How can we afford to do this when we are facing budget shortfalls never seen over the past century? Simply put, we… [Read more]

Our mission statement

All San Diego students will Graduate with the Skills, Motivation, Curiosity and Resilience to Succeed in their choice of College and Career in order to Lead and Participate in the society of Tomorrow (SD Board of Education 2008)

Our moral imperative

It is a moral imperative to raise the achievement level of ALL students by creating conditions that will reverse racial and economic disparity in student achievement. (SD Board of Education 2011)

Elect John Lee Evans, Ph.D. to the San Diego School Board

• A classroom teacher with 14 years of experience from preschool to college
• A San Diego psychologist who counsels children and adolescents
• A Peace Corps Volunteer who worked hands-on with teachers in rural Honduras
• A community leader who knows how to work together with teachers and parents

John Lee Evans is Endorsed by…

• Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Chris Kehoe, State Senator
• Marty Block, State Assemblyman
• More endorsements…

Dr. Evans demonstrates leadership -- not excuses!

John Lee Evans was elected against the odds in 2008 and has fought to improve San Diego schools ever since.

He has rolled up his sleeves and worked closely with parents, teachers, legislators and community members to produce the results we need.

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