A couple of weeks ago, I wrote that the Santa Monica-Malibu schools were in crisis on every level. The problems run long and deep and extend into just about every
One was a music major on the East Coast. One studied communications in Illinois. One spent time working in Wisconsin. One helped drug addicts in rural California.
Their backgrounds are
In an effort to replace first-day jitters with confidence and enthusiasm, SMMUSD, together with the Santa Monica-Malibu PTA Council, Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation (SMMEF) and the City of Santa Monica,
The four women come from different backgrounds and work in a variety of fields, but they are united by one goal: improving the local community.
These active citizens — Julia Miele,
Two members of City Council grilled city officials last week about programs intended to help Santa Monica's most vulnerable populations.
Council gave the officials go-ahead to seek applicants
