Parental Engagement
By Carl J. Petersen
Education issues as seen from a father's eyes. Winds Of Change Blow Into LAUSD Board Room
Rocio Rivas takes her oath of office, capping a years-long fight to represent public school parents on the Los Angeles School Board.
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Selling His Soul For $16,800
Consideration of a consulting agreement with former LAUSD School Board Member David Tokofsky appeared on North Valley Military Institute's agenda.
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Keep Kitty Litter Out Of Classrooms
When the GOP expressed outrage over children pooping like cats were they just trying to win votes or will they work to pass gun control?
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The Charter School Industry Loses Control Of School Board
Despite spending millions on LAUSD elections, supporters of charter schools no longer have the votes to prevent oversight of these schools.
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Things I Wish I Knew Before My First IEP Meeting
Advocating for your child with Special Education needs can be intimidating. Knowing how the system works will make you better prepared.
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The LAUSD Ignores The Experience Of Parents
Parents of children benefiting from separate Special Education environments continue to fight as the district eliminates programs like AUT-Core.
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School Board Races Are Too Close To Call
As the charter school industry tries to hold control of the LAUSD Board, just a few hundred votes separate the candidates in both races.
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The Charter School Real Estate Scam
Publicly funded private schools can rake in millions from state facility grants and then keep any profits from the sale if the school closes.
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School District Resources Being Used To Promote Board Member's Re-Election Campaign
Violating ethics rules that prohibit involvement in politics, Kelly Gonez is benefiting from promotion on Twitter feeds run by the LAUSD.
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Maria Brenes And The City Council Scandal
LAUSD School Board candidate was at the heart of a plan by those caught in the leaked audio to illegally deprive people of representation.
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