Parental Engagement

By Carl J. Petersen

Education issues as seen from a father's eyes.

Facing The Voters

In the first debate since filing closed, seven LAUSD BD3 School Board candidates answered questions from the community. One was a no-show.

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Los Angeles Candidates File To Run In March Primary

The candidate filing period closes with 26 people declaring their intention to run for seats on LAUSD’s School Board. Next step: signature gathering.

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Sacrificing Special Education

With a Board majority at stake, Special Education families are told that now isn’t the time to confront the LAUSD’s large, complicated, and often unyielding bureaucracy.

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LAUSD Candidate Richard Ramos on Special Education

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

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LAUSD Candidate DeWayne Davis on Special Education

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

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LAUSD Candidate Andreas Farmakalidis on Special Education

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

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The LAUSD's Continued Assault On Special Education

Events in the past few weeks have highlighted shocking choices made by LAUSD personnel that have hurt students requiring Special Education services.

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Scott Schmerelson Will Not Support SpEd Resolution

LAUSD BD 3's Scott Schmerelson claims "it is not feasible for the District to pursue" changes that would protect parents’ choices during the IEPs that are held for children with Special Education needs.

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LAUSD Candidate Forum: Special Education

Would these School Board candidates prioritize improving how the District delivers required Special Education services to its most vulnerable students?

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LAUSD Incumbent Scott Schmerelson on PROP-39 Co-Locations

LAUSD Board Member Scott Schmerelson answers questions about the issues that arise when public schools are forced to share space with charter schools.

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