Parents Group Issues Statement Opposing Lawsuit Against The LAUSD
As groups opposed to public education continue to demonize United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA), "Parents Supporting Teachers" pushes back.
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It Is Time To End The Filibuster
The “rights” of the minority party should not come at the cost of minority rights. H. R. 1 must be passed to defend against voter suppression.
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Is Equity Just A Talking Point?
LAUSD Board Member Monica Garcia talks a lot about how the children of the district deserve equity. Will she back those words up with action?
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Educating The Squeaky Wheel
Many parents remain cautious about physically returning to school while groups pushing a forced reopening get an outsized voice in the media.
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What Is The Status Of Parent Engagement In Los Angeles?
The block of board members elected with the financial support of the charter school industry is battling back against reinstating the Parent Engagement Committee.
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Sunday Mailbag
C.P. in Los Angeles, CA, writes: With the recall election looking like it would happen, there seems to be more urgency in having Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) retire. While it may be unlikely, the recall of Gray Davis and the election of Trump have shown that Murphy's law also applies to politics. The damage of the GOP's recall being successful would be significantly compounded if Feinstein could not finish her term, and a Republican got to appoint her successor.
Read the full column at Electoral-Vote.com.
Los Angeles Parents Score A Victory!
BREAKING NEWS: After months of asking for meetings of the LAUSD Special Education Committee to resume, one has been scheduled for Thursday, March 25!
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I've Seen Cancel Culture And This Isn't It
When conservatives tried to silence Ice-T, they threatened the lives of record company employees and the police applied pressure to his fans.
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Parent Engagement Is Still Not On The Calendar
The public continues to demand the reinstatement of the Parent Engagement and Special Education committees. No meetings have been scheduled.
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Carl Petersen: Getting Advice From Texas?
"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."
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