Episode 951
San Dieguito school board fires superintendent after controversial comments about Asian students
The superintendent of the San Dieguito School District has been fired. Cheryl James-Ward was placed on leave in April after making comments linking Asian American academic success to an influx of wealthy Chinese immigrant families. The district's four-member school board voted unanimously Sunday to terminate her contract without cause. James-Ward's attorney says she will sue for retaliation. Union-Tribune education reporter Kristen Taketa has more.
June 29, 202212m 21s
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Show Notes
The superintendent of the San Dieguito School District has been fired. Cheryl James-Ward was placed on leave in April after making comments linking Asian American academic success to an influx of wealthy Chinese immigrant families.
The district's four-member school board voted unanimously Sunday to terminate her contract without cause. James-Ward's
attorney says she will sue for retaliation. Union-Tribune education reporter Kristen Taketa has more.