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Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
Smart Voter J. Manuel Herrera

Candidate for
Board Member; East Side Union High School District

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Governing Board Member, East Side Union High School District
  • Board President, East Side Union High School District
  • Career in Public Policy, Public Administration
  • Founder of The People Speak (thepeoplespeak.net)
  • M.A. in Urban Studies, Occidental College
  • B.A. in Social Sciences, University of the Pacific
  • National Urban Fellow (1 of 20 selected nationally)
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Close the achievement gap with intensive teacher training, student-parent accountability, & priority to English learners & special education students.
  • Teach the basics for a 21st Century world - math, English, science, technology literacy, critical thinking skills, group teamwork skills.
  • Parental involvement is critical to our success; we must strengthen school ties with parents and the community at-large.
Questions on Issues

The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from J. Manuel Herrera
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Key Endorsements
  • East Side Teachers Association/San Jose Federation of Teachers
  • Mayor Chuck Reed, City of San Jose
  • COPE South Bay Labor Council
 
Campaign Contact Information
E-mail: jmanuelherrera@aol.com

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