Parental Engagement
By Carl J. Petersen
Education issues as seen from a father's eyes. A Lack Of Engagement
If those seeking a seat on the LAUSD School Board aren’t willing to engage during a campaign, is there any hope they will do so if they win?
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BREAKING NEWS: Another Candidate Withdraws From School Board Race
Five days after submitting the required signatures and filing fee, Raquel Zamora removes her name from the ballot.
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Protecting Public School Students
Charter schools with operational deficiencies should not be given space on LAUSD campuses, especially when doing so puts children at risk.
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The LAUSD Needs Imagination and Courage
The moderators from Parents Supporting Teachers (PST) present a call to action to reimagine (and reinvigorate) neighborhood public schools.
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Miho Murai: A Career In Special Education Advocacy
As an attorney for the last 14 years, this candidate understands the issues facing parents whose children have severe special education needs.
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BLM Is Not Just A Slogan To Campaign On
As a candidate, LAUSD Board MemberTanya Ortiz-Franklin claimed to focus on racial justice. What has she done to promote these values after getting elected?
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Raquel Zamora: Special Education Policy Shaped By Those Who Work In The Trenches
This candidate understands that all students have different needs to reach their full potential and will keep SpEd Centers fully funded.
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Fraud On The June Ballot?
Voters expect the information on election materials to be accurate but who is responsible for making sure that it is?
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Erica Vilardi-Espinosa: Special Education Should Be Individualized And Celebrated
This candidate says parents with a Special Education needs student should be offered all options that will allow their student to thrive.
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I Hope Our New Superintendent Is Smart Enough To See Past This
Carefully orchestrated visits to school sites are not going to give Alberto Carvalho the information he needs to successfully run the LAUSD.
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