Parental Engagement
By Carl J. Petersen
Education issues as seen from a father's eyes. Failing Citizenship
Citizens of the World Charter Schools devote themselves to "cultural and racial diversity" but offends its hosts as it teaches first graders about conflict in the Middle East.
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Charter Schools, SpEd, Vaccine Mandates, and Other Answers
What did seven of the eight candidates running for the LAUSD BD3 School Board seat have to say about issues facing the School District?
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Facing The Voters
In the first debate since filing closed, seven LAUSD BD3 School Board candidates answered questions from the community. One was a no-show.
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Los Angeles Candidates File To Run In March Primary
The candidate filing period closes with 26 people declaring their intention to run for seats on LAUSD’s School Board. Next step: signature gathering.
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Sacrificing Special Education
With a Board majority at stake, Special Education families are told that now isn’t the time to confront the LAUSD’s large, complicated, and often unyielding bureaucracy.
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LAUSD Candidate Richard Ramos on Special Education
Would LAUSD Candidate Richard Ramos confront the status quo and fight for the vulnerable students who depend on the LAUSD to provide the Special Education services that they need?
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LAUSD Candidate DeWayne Davis on Special Education
Would LAUSD Candidate DeWayne Davis confront the status quo and fight for the vulnerable students who depend on the LAUSD to provide the Special Education services that they need?
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LAUSD Candidate Andreas Farmakalidis on Special Education
Would LAUSD Candidate Andreas Farmakalidis confront the status quo and fight for the vulnerable students who depend on the LAUSD to provide the Special Education services that they need?
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The LAUSD's Continued Assault On Special Education
Events in the past few weeks have highlighted shocking choices made by LAUSD personnel that have hurt students requiring Special Education services.
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Scott Schmerelson Will Not Support SpEd Resolution
LAUSD BD 3's Scott Schmerelson claims "it is not feasible for the District to pursue" changes that would protect parents’ choices during the IEPs that are held for children with Special Education needs.
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