Nicolle Fefferman Speaks In Favor Of Proposed Special Education Resolution
The LAUSD forced the removal of a presentation of the proposed “Improving Special Education Within the LAUSD” resolution from the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) agenda. Nicolle Fefferman, co-founder of Parents Supporting Teachers, spoke in favor of the resolution during public comment.
Read my article in MEDIUM for more information.
Sign the PETITION to support the proposed resolution
Carl J. Petersen: Why Is LA Building More Schools for Declining Enrollment?
"Parent advocate Carl J. Petersen thinks there’s something fishy about the school building boom in Los Angeles. It makes no sense. Enrollment is declining. Why so many new schools?
He suspects it’s about making room for more charter schools.
Read the article on Diane Ravitch's Blog.
PST and the Fight For Primary Promise
Parents Supporting Teachers issues a statement calling for the "LAUSD Board to save [this] successful Reading and Math Program.”
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And The Lesson Today Is How To Hate
With bigotry and anger on display, a group opposed to LGBTQ+ rights violently protest inclusiveness at a North Hollywood elementary school.
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Community College Board To Consider Lease To Charter School
Should the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Trustees approve a lease agreement with the North Valley Military Institute (NVMI) despite allegations of 'illegal fiscal practices,' sexual abuse, and mismanagement by the charter school?
Read the article on MEDIUM.
School District Tries To Silence The Voices Of SpEd Parents
The LAUSD forces the removal of a presentation of the proposed “Improving Special Education Within the LAUSD” resolution from the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) agenda.
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Will The LAUSD Board Restore Promise To The District?
As stakeholders decry the loss of Primary Promise, the School Board retreats into a closed session to evaluate Carvalho’s performance.
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ICYMI: Memorial Day Weekend 2023
"The Building Boom Continues Despite A Loss Of Students
Peter Greene blows off steam and stands up for public education at Curmudgucation.
Carl J. Petersen: The Building Boom Continues Despite A Loss Of Students
"Carl Petersen keeps an eye on education in Los Angeles. In this post, he shows how the charter school looks an awful lot like a real estate business. It’s not just about capacity, but who gets to own it. Reposted with permission."
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Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200
Did the North Valley Military Institute (NVMI) violate the law when it spent at least $90,000 for a perk-filled staff retreat to Las Vegas?
Read the article on MEDIUM.