Parental Engagement
By Carl J. Petersen
Education issues as seen from a father's eyes. Exterminating Special Education
Guest columnist Vicky Maronyan writes about her battles with the LAUSD to get the programs that would help her child meet her full potential.
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Why Is The LAUSD Financially Supporting Bigotry?
The Los Angeles School Board voted to send $6 million to the Florida Department of Education as that state implements a “Don’t Say Gay” law.
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As Students Dwindle, A Charter School Seeks To Build More Space
Bright Star’s Valor Academy contributes to a charter school building boom financed by taxpayers in the midst of declining student enrollment.
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Why Is This School District Ignoring The Needs Of Its Most Venerable Students?
LAUSD Board Members and the Superintendent do anything but listen as a plea is made on behalf of children with special education needs.
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Is The Huizar/Garcia Dynasty Poised To End?
Dr. Rocio Rivas is headed to a runoff in LAUSD Board District 2 after earning 9,584 votes more than Monica Garcia’s hand-picked successor.
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UTLA Didn't Take Their Shot
Even without the endorsement of his union, teacher Marvin Rodriguez has forced incumbent Kelly Gonez into a runoff on November 8, 2022.
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Nick Melvoin and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week
Last week may have ended any dreams Nick Melvoin had for using a seat on the LAUSD School Board to jump-start a long political career.
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A Tree Fell In The Woods
Ignored by the leaders of the city and the school district, a school for young adults with special education needs celebrates its graduates.
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A Valedictorian Speaks Truth To Power
The LAUSD could not silence this brave student as he called out the damage caused by school board members Nick Melvoin, Kelly Gonez, and Monica Garcia.
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A Bureaucracy Loses Sight Of The Children It Is Supposed To Serve
Under Nick Melvoin’s leadership, LAUSD’s Local District West shows a pattern of ignoring the serious concerns of public school parents.
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