Parental Engagement
By Carl J. Petersen
Education issues as seen from a father's eyes. Hiring A Superintendent Behind Closed Doors Has A Price
School Board President Kelly Gonez hired the current Superintendent in secret despite him being accused of hiding cases of sexual abuse.
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Rejecting Corporate Candidates
A parent writes about her experience at a grassroots event for LAUSD BD2 candidate Rocio Rivias and the hope that she found there.
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Manipulating The Electorate In LAUSD School Board Races
Supporters of the charter school industry spent millions spreading a lie now disproven by the leaked audio in the LA City Council scandal.
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City Clerk Releases Candidate Videos For November 8 Election
These three videos will allow voters to hear directly from those seeking a seat on the LAUSD School Board. Kelly Gonez did not participate.
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LAUSD Board President's Staffer Attempts To Bully Student
Volunteers for Marvin Rodriguez’s campaign, including an LAUSD student, were confronted in a public park by representatives of Kelly Gonez.
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20 Questions For The LAUSD District 2 Candidates
Both candidates were given an opportunity to present their views on a variety of subjects. Only LAUSD parent Rocio Rivas provided answers.
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One Candidate In LAUSD Board District 6 Was Willing To Answer Questions
LAUSD parent and teacher Marvin Rodriguez submits himself to a series of 20 questions. Incumbent Kelly Gonez refused to provide answers.
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Parent Group Decries Lack Of Communication
With the LAUSD failing to keep its stakeholders informed about the details of the computer hack, a crisis of confidence is steadily developing.
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Why Won't This Congressman Support Special Education Funding?
HR 5984 would finally give promised support to our most vulnerable students and has 135 co-sponsors. Mike Garcia (CA-27) is not one of them.
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Representation For The Highest Bidder
A LAUSD Board Member offers her constituents her views on the state of the school district - if they are willing to pay for the privilege.
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