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Why did Nick Pardue present political rhetoric as ‘history’ at last night’s MVUSD school board meeting

When Murrieta Valley School District Board President Nick Pardue cited the so-called “45 Communist Goals” as “history” during Tuesday night's MVUSD school board meeting, he wasn’t just making a casual error — he was peddling a decades-old piece of political fiction as fact. 

This isn’t a matter of differing interpretations; it’s a matter of documented truth versus ideological invention.

And why did he tell this fable to Murrietans? To justify voting against $800,000 in funding for mental health programs for the school district.

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Why School Voucher Systems Are Harmful and Costly for Taxpayers

Over the years, school voucher programs have gained attention as a means to offer families more choice in education. Proponents argue that vouchers provide opportunities for students to escape failing public schools and attend private institutions that better suit their needs. While the idea may sound appealing in theory, the reality of voucher systems is far more complex and fraught with unintended consequences. In practice, voucher programs have proven to be harmful to public education, inequitable for families, and surprisingly costly for taxpayers.

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