Thomas Courtney, Author at Times of San Diego

Exterior view of the Board of Education building with a tree in the foreground.

Opinion: As a teacher, I’m with the SD Unified board in supporting Prop. 50

by Thomas Courtney Oct. 9, 2025, 10:00 a.m.Oct. 9, 2025, 9:48 p.m.

San Diego’s public schools are under assault from the Trump administration. Voting “yes” on Proposition 50 can change that.

A school bus at Grossmont High School. Photo by Chris Stone

Opinion: Trump’s Education Department earns an ‘F’ for trying to end DEI

by Thomas Courtney July 28, 2025, 10:00 a.m.July 28, 2025, 5:03 p.m.

ICE agents

Opinion: If ICE Shows Up for One of My Students, They Will Need to Take Me First

by Thomas Courtney Feb. 11, 2025, 11:05 p.m.Feb. 12, 2025, 7:05 a.m.

Monday, August 29, was the first day of school for San Diego Unified School District. (File photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)

Opinion: Recent Test Scores Should Concern Parents Considering San Diego Charter Schools

by Thomas Courtney July 15, 2023, 10:05 p.m.July 16, 2023, 6:41 a.m.

Jaguars celebrate victory

Opinion: Latest Chargers Loss a Reminder of Why San Diego Fans Let Them Leave

by Thomas Courtney Jan. 16, 2023, 10:05 p.m.Jan. 17, 2023, 7:13 a.m.

Children went back to the classroom in San Diego Unified School District as part of Phase One to help special needs students. The girl is returning to Lafayette Elementary School in Clairemont.

Opinion: Lamont Jackson Is an Educator Who Speaks to Both Our Head and Heart

by Thomas Courtney March 7, 2022, 10:05 p.m.March 8, 2022, 6:49 a.m.