By Todd Walters
Public office demands more than ambition. It demands principles. It demands courage. And above all, it demands accountability.
That is why I cannot stay silent about San Diego Unified Board President Richard Barrera and his bid for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Leadership is not defined by titles held or campaigns launched. It is defined in moments of crisis, when speaking up carries risk, when loyalty to power conflicts with loyalty to people, and when silence becomes a choice.
During one of the most painful chapters in our union’s history, Barrera made that choice.
Read the full opinion piece at Times of San Diego:
Teacher union wrong to endorse Richard Barrera for state superintendent