Author: Kenny Snell

Kenny Snell taught Social Studies at a Southern California high school for 27 years. Subjects taught included World and American History, Government, Economics, computer applications, Information and Communication Technology, and policy debate. Kenny quit the Teachers Union soon after Janus, and retired early due to unconscionable school policies and unsafe school sites. Kenny remains active in his community and shares his thoughts and news at deserttruth.com and kennys.substack.com.

Did The CTA Willfully Defy Members By Not Opposing SB 274?

October 16, 2023 4:53 pmOctober 16, 2023 4:53 pm

The Bills California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 274, which eliminates suspensions for willful defiance, truancy, and chronic tardiness, into law last week. The bill was rightfully criticized as being detrimental to classroom management, as it substitutes “restorative justice” therapy...

A Practical Guide To Local Organizing: CFER Edition

September 25, 2023 11:46 amSeptember 25, 2023 11:47 am

The California For Equal Rights Foundation held their 2nd Annual Conference last month in San Diego, California. The focus of this years’ CFER Conference was “…on connecting education experts and leaders with local activists and concerned parents who are fighting...

A Tale Of Two School Boards

September 11, 2023 5:53 amSeptember 11, 2023 5:54 am

It was the best of times, for totalitarians in public office; it was the worst of times, for sane Patriotic Americans. It was the best of times, for school boards that would claim parental control over kids; it was the...

Unity In The Garden Of Good And Evil

August 30, 2023 7:06 amAugust 30, 2023 7:06 am

Unity. What does the word really mean? Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word unity as “the quality or state of not being multiple: ONENESS.” Alternative definitions include “a condition of harmony,” and “the quality or state of being made one.” Yet...

California Legislation Requires All Foster Parents Affirm LGBTQ Youth

August 12, 2023 8:00 amAugust 12, 2023 8:33 am

If the title of this article seems familiar to you, then you probably remember the alphabet mafia chanting a similar refrain during the month-long celebration of Pride Month – “We’re here, we’re queer, and we’re coming for your children,” the...

A California Story: Inane People Create Inane Laws

August 7, 2023 6:32 amAugust 7, 2023 9:53 am

Have you ever wondered how California gets those inane laws that they have? There is an answer to that question, and I believe it is simple: inane people. Ridiculous, word-twisting, ego-driven, prevaricating people that are selected, installed, and left unchecked...

California Set To Criminalize Passionate Parents At School Board Meetings

August 1, 2023 3:16 pmAugust 2, 2023 11:27 am

The California Legislature is moving a bill through the legislative process that could very well criminalize passionate parents that speak up a school board meetings. Indeed, the law could apply to any passionate community partner who dares to voice a...