Parental Engagement
By Carl J. Petersen
Education issues as seen from a father's eyes. Is Jerry Brown Twisting Arms For A Law-Breaking Charter School?
Why did the LA County Office Of Education (LACOE) pull an item from its agenda that sought to hold a charter school accountable for its lawlessness?
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School District Holds Its High Tech Pep Rally
In his Opening of Schools Address, Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho accelerates the LAUSD's move away from collaboration with stakeholders.
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Petulant Charter School
Having missed the deadline to fix the numerous violations cited by the Los Angeles County Office of Education, the North Valley Military Institute (NVMI) attacks its regulators.
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State Superintendent Of Public Instruction Thrown Out Of Public Meeting
The Chino Valley Unified School District showed a lack of respect for State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond as he spoke on behalf of the safety of LGBTQ+ students.
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This Charter School Must Be Held Accountable
As the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) holds a hearing on revoking the North Valley Military Institute’s (NVMI) charter, it is clear that the action is long past due.
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Charter School Receives Devastating Notice Of Violation
The LA County Office of Education (LACOE) provides the North Valley Military Institute (NVMI) with a detailed list of actions it must complete in order to avoid revocation of its charter.
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Another Candidate Declares In School Board Race
Elizabeth Badger, who proved herself to be unqualified for public office in the 2020 election, is running again to replace Scott Schmerelson.
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The Charter School Building Boom Hits The Valley
The Girls Athletic Leadership School (GALS) is building a new facility despite the charter school not having met its enrollment target for the last three years.
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School District Race Is Starting To Get Crowded
Principal Richard Ramos is the third candidate challenging incumbent Scott Schmerelson in next year’s LAUSD election for the Valley’s BD3 seat.
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The Fight Against Bigotry Continues
There is pushback as the bigoted “parents” who staged violent anti-LGBTQ+ protests during Pride Month continue to spread hateful rhetoric.
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