Parental Engagement

By Carl J. Petersen

Education issues as seen from a father's eyes.

Might Will Not Make Right

In 2021 the charter school industry held all the cards but still tried to intimidate critics. This author won’t back down to their threats.

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Another Allegation Levied Against City Council Candidate

Charter school activist claims that Nick Melvoin’s staffer violated the LAUSD’s election policies during her run as a school board candidate.

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Victory For Shirley?

Citizens Of The World Charter School West Valley announces that they will move to a private facility next year. Will they follow through?

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The LAUSD Takes A Step Backward On COVID

Caving into pressure from a vocal anti-vax minority, Los Angeles schools will not enforce the vaccine mandate when classes resume in January.

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Charter School Debt Continues To Grow

The latest data released by LAUSD’s Charter School Division shows that publicly funded private schools now owe the district $13,758,747.

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School Board Member's Office Faces Another Ethics Complaint

Is Allison Holdorff Polhill, Chief Advisor to LAUSD BD4’s Nick Melvoin, improperly using district facilities in her City Council campaign?

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New Leader Of Los Angeles Schools Selected Behind Closed Doors

Hopes are high for LAUSD Superintendent selected unanimously by a divided school board, but the fact remains that stakeholders had no input.

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Somebody Is Not Telling The Truth

Granada Hills Charter School blamed an LAUSD rule for the firing of staffers. Board Member Nick Melvoin says the rule did not apply to them.

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More Like Benedict Arnold

The booster club of a school named after a great American patriot promotes right-wing groups that seek to dismantle the LAUSD.

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Charter Schools Pay Down A Minuscule Amount Of Debt

With total payments of just $13,437, charter schools still owe the students of the LAUSD $13,585,182. Who is responsible for the failure?

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