Change The LAUSD

"Carl J. Petersen is a parent and special education advocate who keeps a close eye on the Los Angeles school system. Here he is taking pro-charter members of the LAUSD board for soliciting advice from Texas..."

"Petersen actually addressed the board and he includes his remarks in the complete piece, which can be viewed here."

The NPE Blogs of the Day feature what the NPE editors think are interesting and important blog posts centered on issues of public education.

The former Inspector General of the LAUSD is one of the 540,574 victims of COVID-19. His oversight of the district is sorely missed.

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LAUSD School Board President Kelly Gonez brings in a controversial former Texas Education Agency official to coach the board on governance.

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Fresh off its conquest of Shirley Avenue Elementary School, the Citizens of the World nationwide chain of charter schools sets its sights on another working-class school.

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LAUSD teacher Nicolle Fefferman’s commitment to her students includes ensuring that they are safe before returning to school.

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With the post-Christmas COVID-19 surge finally retreating, some Los Angeles students will begin returning to school. What about those who can’t?

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The LAUSD ignores data suggesting that Asian children are not getting the special education services that they require in order to thrive.

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The Republican-controlled state has long pursued a policy of deregulation. For those who could not escape to Cancun, the results were deadly.

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Los Angeles board members could learn from the approach of newly elected Oakland Unified School Board trustee Mike Hutchinson.

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Representative Adam Kinzinger's relatives are disappointed in him. Carl and Nicole read their letter.