We run a pioneering nonprofit news organization that stands for, among other principles, a "high-quality education for all kids." It's our belief that accountability journalism is a necessary piece of infrastructure of a well-functioning city. Yet even in this large city, San Diego, and this diverse region, there are far too few journalists focused on schools, youths and inequality in educational systems. This writer would need to build a knowledge base rapidly and over time maintain several investigations. Along the way, we expect shorter-term explanatory work and analysis stories, and biweekly newsletters with items of interest and updates to ongoing storylines.
Voice of San Diego has been an innovative investigative, nonprofit news organization for more than 14 years. Our writers have the freedom and responsibility to tackle the biggest issues we come across. We believe San Diego is strong enough to face its most uncomfortable and intractable problems. But we also seek to educate, enlighten and entertain readers who care about San Diego's future and seek an excellent and just government.