Carl J. Petersen: Another Charter School Disregards Student Safety
"Carl J. Petersen keeps an eye on Los Angeles. In this piece, he reports Girls Athletic Leadership charter school (GALS) will squeeze their new campus onto a 1.2-acre site in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Reposted with permission."
The NPE Blogs of the Day feature what the NPE editors think are interesting and important blog posts centered on issues of public education.
Still Fighting For Their Public School
Having been abandoned by the LAUSD, the Shirley Avenue Elementary School community confronts their invaders directly.
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Another Charter School Disregards Student Safety
Girls Athletic Leadership charter school (GALS) will squeeze their new campus onto a 1.2-acre site in the middle of a residential neighborhood.
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"Speak UP" For White Parents With Financial Privilege
LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin’s charter school advocacy group releases a study proving they were wrong about reopening schools after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A Bull In LAUSD's China Shop
As Monica Garcia’s penultimate school year on the board comes to a close her latest proposal puts her legacy clearly in focus.
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California Legislature Puts Profits Over Students
The charter school industry successfully lobbies against efforts to prevent another $50 million theft of scarce education funds.
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LAUSD School Board President Misleads A Government Body
In an appearance before the Reseda Neighborhood Council, Kelly Gonez deflects blame for refusing to allow Parent Engagement Committee meetings.
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A New Hope
Perhaps that isn’t a train coming at us from the opposite direction but an actual light at the end of the tunnel.
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Nick Melvoin's Vote In Support Of Failed Charter School Repudiated
School board member was in the minority on the vote to deny Prepa Tec’s renewal. California’s State Board of Education upheld the board’s decision.
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What Should Los Angeles Expect From A New Schools Superintendent?
Outlining the qualities that Austin Beutner’s successor will need to successfully lead the LAUSD in the COVID-19 recovery.
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