Hey Bigot, Leave Our Kids Alone
A speaker’s comments to the LAUSD School Board and a murder in Lake Arrowhead highlight the fact that hateful rhetoric has consequences.
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A History Of Silencing Parents
The controversy over the selection of members of the LAUSD Special Education advisory committee highlights a system that abhors genuine feedback.
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Sunday Mailbag August 13
Gallimaufry
"C.J.P. in Los Angeles, CA, writes: Anthrax? I didn't see that one coming! I knew there was something I liked about you guys, but I always assumed it was the snark.
I've lost count of the number of times I have seen Anthrax, but I have seen them more than any other band. The first time was at the Capital Theatre in New Jersey and the most recent was at The Grove in Anaheim. I purchased the VIP package as a Christmas present for my sister and we ended up right at the edge of the mosh pit.
As a blogger, I sometimes include song lyrics at the top of the page and last December I was able to use "Got The Time." So mixing commentary and Anthrax is not completely unheard of!"
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Yet Another Challenger Enters LAUSD School Board Race
Andreas Farmakalidis is the sixth person to declare his intention to run against incumbent Scott Schmerelson in LAUSD’s Board District 3.
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Will The LAUSD Take on Its Parasite Problem?
Under the way that PROP-39 is currently implemented, rooms used for the delivery of Special Education services are considered to be “empty” and available for charter schools to take. Is the LAUSD finally ready to implement a policy to end this discriminatory practice?
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Metallica Wins Big At SoFi
Forty-one years into their career, Metallica showed no signs of mellowing during their two-night, record-breaking stop at LA’s SoFi Stadium.
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Charter School Makes Closure Official
After lying to parents and students about its viability for months, the North Valley Military Institute finally admits it has no path forward. It will surrender its charter on August 31.
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Fifth Challenger Joins LAUSD School Board Race In BD3
LAUSD School Board candidate claims to be “an accomplished educator” but she has excluded herself from the classroom by refusing to vaccinate against COVID.
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School District Delays Vote On Advisory Group's Disputed Membership
Expressing concern over the selection process, LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho will review how members of the CAC are chosen before proceeding.
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Charter School Votes To "Suspend Educational Operations"
Drowning in debt, unable to move onto the campus it leased, and facing revocation from its authorizer, the North Valley Military Institute (NVMI) sort of throws in the towel.
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