Parental Engagement

By Carl J. Petersen

Education issues as seen from a father's eyes.

LAUSD BD1 School Board Endorsement: Sherlett Hendy Newbill

Sherlett Hendy Newbill has the knowledge and experience needed to be the passionate leader that the students of LAUSD BD1 deserve for their member of the School Board.

Read the article on MEDIUM.

Share

Does SEIU 99 Think That Voters Are Stupid?

With Graciela Ortiz’s campaign collapsing under an avalanche of ethical complaints, her desperate supporters in the SEIU 99 union go negative in an ironic way.

Read the article on MEDIUM.

Share

LAUSD Candidate Sherlett Hendy Newbill on Special Education

Would LAUSD Candidate Sherlett Hendy Newbill confront the status quo and fight for the vulnerable students who depend on the District to provide the Special Education services that they need?

Read the article on MEDIUM.

Share

I'll Be Voting For Andreas Farmakalidis in LAUSD BD3

In an imperfect field of six candidates, I am impressed by his willingness to evolve as he learns more about the issues facing the School District.

Read the article on MEDIUM.

Share

School Board Candidate Loses An Endorsement

Citing the lawsuit filed against Graciela Ortiz by a former student, CSEA LOCAL 500 retracted its endorsement of her in the BD5 race.

Read the article on MEDIUM.

Share

LAUSD BD5 School Board Endorsement: Karla Griego

LAUSD BD5 School Board candidate Karla Griego is a Special Education teacher and parent who has the experience and fight needed to take over for Jackie Goldberg in Northeast Los Angeles.

Read the article on MEDIUM.

Share

Will School Board Protect Public School Students?

The LAUSD School Board does not fix flaws in a policy to protect public school students when charter schools take space on their campuses but approves it anyway.

Read the article on MEDIUM.

Share

LAUSD Candidate Forum: The Budget

One of the most important jobs of an LAUSD Board Member is overseeing the $18.8 billion budget. What are the priorities of these candidates?

Read the article on MEDIUM.

Share

LAUSD Candidate Karla Griego on Special Education

Would LAUSD Candidate Karla Griego confront the status quo and fight for the vulnerable students who depend on the District to provide the Special Education services that they need?

Read the article on MEDIUM.

Share

LAUSD Candidate Karla Griego on Student Safety

LAUSD Candidate Karla Griego responds to questions about the safety of students including one about uniformed police officers operating on LAUSD campuses.

Read the article on MEDIUM.

Share