Hosts Arti and Flora explore a tense conflict within the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Student trustee Daniel Esqueda has filed a formal complaint against board member Oscar Soto, claiming Soto’s dismissive and intimidating comments crossed the line. Esqueda also expresses frustration at the lack of response from board president Georgia Acosta, spotlighting an issue that has stirred the community. Join Arti and Flora as they unpack the complexities of this conflict, examining leadership, accountability, and community expectations for respectful discourse within school governance.

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In this episode, Arti and Flora dive into the controversy surrounding the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board elections. Several candidates are accusing the CSEA union of excluding them from the candidate forum and endorsement process, raising concerns about fairness and transparency. As these candidates call for an investigation, we examine the impact this could have on the election and the community. Tune in as we explore the latest developments in this unfolding political drama.

Join Hosts Arti and Flora as they break down the controversy around Georgia Acosta, a European-American trustee in Watsonville who uses her adopted surname in her campaign. They explore whether this is a case of misleading identity politics and discuss how her actions may not align with the community she claims to represent. How does this impact genuine political representation for Latinos?

In this episode, we delve into the historical and ongoing marginalization of Chicano voices within the governance of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD). We explore how power dynamics have been used to maintain a Eurocentric agenda, often sidelining the democratic representation of the predominantly Chicano student body. By drawing parallels to the 1968 East Los Angeles Chicano Blowouts, we discuss the importance of continued advocacy and community involvement in the pursuit of true educational justice.