Sunday Mailbag
C.P. in Los Angeles, CA, writes: With the recall election looking like it would happen, there seems to be more urgency in having Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) retire. While it may be unlikely, the recall of Gray Davis and the election of Trump have shown that Murphy's law also applies to politics. The damage of the GOP's recall being successful would be significantly compounded if Feinstein could not finish her term, and a Republican got to appoint her successor.
Read the full column at Electoral-Vote.com.
Los Angeles Parents Score A Victory!
BREAKING NEWS: After months of asking for meetings of the LAUSD Special Education Committee to resume, one has been scheduled for Thursday, March 25!
Read the article on Medium.
I've Seen Cancel Culture And This Isn't It
When conservatives tried to silence Ice-T, they threatened the lives of record company employees and the police applied pressure to his fans.
Read the article on Medium.
Parent Engagement Is Still Not On The Calendar
The public continues to demand the reinstatement of the Parent Engagement and Special Education committees. No meetings have been scheduled.
Read the article on Medium.
Carl Petersen: Getting Advice From Texas?
"Carl J. Petersen is a parent and special education advocate who keeps a close eye on the Los Angeles school system. Here he is taking pro-charter members of the LAUSD board for soliciting advice from Texas..."
"Petersen actually addressed the board and he includes his remarks in the complete piece, which can be viewed here."
The NPE Blogs of the Day feature what the NPE editors think are interesting and important blog posts centered on issues of public education.
Remembering Ken Bramlett
The former Inspector General of the LAUSD is one of the 540,574 victims of COVID-19. His oversight of the district is sorely missed.
Read the article on Medium.
Getting Advice From Texas?
LAUSD School Board President Kelly Gonez brings in a controversial former Texas Education Agency official to coach the board on governance.
Read the article on Medium.
Citizens Of The World Set To Invade Another Public School
Fresh off its conquest of Shirley Avenue Elementary School, the Citizens of the World nationwide chain of charter schools sets its sights on another working-class school.
Read the article on Medium.
Trust In The Time Of COVID
LAUSD teacher Nicolle Fefferman’s commitment to her students includes ensuring that they are safe before returning to school.
Read the article on Medium.
Will Our Most Vulnerable Students Continue To Be Left Behind?
With the post-Christmas COVID-19 surge finally retreating, some Los Angeles students will begin returning to school. What about those who can’t?
Read the article on Medium.