San Diego Unified's federal lobbying efforts come under scrutiny by parent group
A parent watchdog group is criticizing San Diego Unified for spending tens of thousands of dollars — including some coronavirus relief money — on a federal lobbying firm instead of spending it on students. In April the school board hired The Raben Group in Washington D.C. with a contract worth up to $150,000, to advocate for more school stimulus funding, advance the district’s interests among federal lawmakers, and raise the district’s “profile as a leader,” according to the contract. The board unanimously approved another contract with Raben for up to $180,000 for this year on Tu...