Parental Engagement
By Carl J. Petersen
Education issues as seen from a father's eyes. Who Will Stand Up For The LAUSD’s Most Vulnerable Students?
LAUSD parents must still negotiate IEPs without the protections outlined in the proposed “Improving Special Education Within the LAUSD” resolution.
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The Little House on Plummer Street
By fast-tracking a charter school project, the city is ignoring a chance to celebrate its history and preserve some badly needed green space.
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Demanding Transparency
The LAUSD has left stakeholders in the dark after the attack on its computer system. A neighborhood council demands transparency.
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Providing Special Education Is Not Optional
North Valley Military Institute’s (NVMI) management announces new plans for next year and says that they may ignore IEPs and may not offer special day classes for those with severe needs.
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A Very Special School Is Threatened Again
Lokrantz Special Education Center is a jewel of the LAUSD with dedicated staff serving the District’s neediest students. Why is it not being supported by the School Board?
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Another Shoe Drops In LAUSD Hacker Scandal
The LAUSD sends out a new round of letters informing parents and teachers that personal information has been compromised.
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Granada Hills Charter Will Try Again To Defeat Scott Schmerelson
Granada Hills Charter School’s testing coordinator, Dr. Janie Dam, declares her candidacy against incumbent Scott Schmerelson in LAUSD Board District 3.
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Striking LAUSD Workers Don’t Care About Kids?
A factually flawed Daily News article has the author contorting himself in a pretzel to confirm his anti-public education, anti-union bias.
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The LAUSD School Board Failed To Prevent A Strike
Parents and teachers join SEIU Local 99 in the rain to protest a lack of respect for the essential workers who keep the LAUSD running.
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Will Students Be Victimized By The Superintendent's Arrogance?
LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho is in the driver’s seat as the District careens toward another strike. Does he have the will to do what is right for our kids?
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