Carl J. Petersen: Selecting a New Member for the Los Angeles School Board

"The legendary Jackie Goldberg is retiring from the Los Angeles school board, which means there is an open seat. Carl J. Petersen, an LAUSD parent, sent questions to both candidates for the seat, but only one answered.

Petersen writes..."

 

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Politicians In Glass Houses Shouldn't Throw Mud

In a clear case of projection, LAUSD School Board candidate Dan Chang and his supporters from the Charter School Industry accuse their opponent of falsely attacking him.

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Why Is The Los Angeles Democratic Party Still Supporting This Candidate?

LAUSD School Board Candidate Graciela Ortiz and her campaign continue to minimize the trauma of a student being sexually assaulted at gunpoint.

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Chicken Trump

Has Trump declined so far cognitively that he cannot face the press or is he just chicken?


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2024 LAUSD School Board Endorsements

What LAUSD School Board candidates in November’s election will bring much-needed change to Los Angeles schools and best support the needs of Special Education?

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One Final Set Of Answers, Part 1

Karla Griego and Graciela Ortiz are looking to replace Jackie Goldberg in LAUSD’s BD5. With ballots dropping they are asked questions about deadbeat charter schools, Special Education, and budgets.

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LAUSD School Board Member Follows Up To Candidate Forum

The NENC Education Committee invited Scott M. Schmerelson and Dan Chang to reply to unanswered questions from their LAUSD School Board Candidate Forum. Only one responded.

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Why Does Dan Chang Hate Dogs?

Desperate LAUSD School Board candidate Dan Chang acts like a social media bully as he makes a weird attack on his opponent, Scott M. Schmerelson.

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Direct Democracy

California citizens can legislate through the initiative process. They will consider these ten propositions in the November election, including a $10 billion education bond.

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Checking The Math

School Board Candidate Dan Chang says being a math teacher uniquely qualifies him for a seat in the LAUSD boardroom. Do the numbers add up?

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