Sunday Mailbag March 20
C.P. in Los Angeles, CA, writes: The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war. If "there are prominent members on both sides of the aisle who think Joe Biden is being too cautious," why don't they do their job and take up the issue themselves?
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A Lack Of Engagement
If those seeking a seat on the LAUSD School Board aren’t willing to engage during a campaign, is there any hope they will do so if they win?
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BREAKING NEWS: Another Candidate Withdraws From School Board Race
Five days after submitting the required signatures and filing fee, Raquel Zamora removes her name from the ballot.
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Protecting Public School Students
Charter schools with operational deficiencies should not be given space on LAUSD campuses, especially when doing so puts children at risk.
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The LAUSD Needs Imagination and Courage
The moderators from Parents Supporting Teachers (PST) present a call to action to reimagine (and reinvigorate) neighborhood public schools.
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Miho Murai: A Career In Special Education Advocacy
As an attorney for the last 14 years, this candidate understands the issues facing parents whose children have severe special education needs.
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I Said Do Not Call
With unwanted interruptions by telemarketers seeming to increase exponentially, is the “Do Not Call” list working at all?
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BLM Is Not Just A Slogan To Campaign On
As a candidate, LAUSD Board MemberTanya Ortiz-Franklin claimed to focus on racial justice. What has she done to promote these values after getting elected?
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Carl J. Petersen: I Hope Our New Superintendent Is Smart Enough To See Past This
"Carl J. Petersen keeps an eye on the Los Angeles school system. Here he suggests that the new superintendent needs something other than carefully orchestrated visits to school sites....Read the full post here."
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Raquel Zamora: Special Education Policy Shaped By Those Who Work In The Trenches
This candidate understands that all students have different needs to reach their full potential and will keep SpEd Centers fully funded.
Read the article on MEDIUM.