Parental Engagement
By Carl J. Petersen
Education issues as seen from a father's eyes. Students with Special Education needs are depending on you:
The proposed “Improving Special Education Within the LAUSD” resolution would help to ensure that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Please sign this petition that asks the LAUSD to consider and pass this proposal.
Running From Her Charter School Support
Will the Charter School Industry support Laura Friedman again as she enters the race for the CA-30 seat currently held by Adam Schiff?
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The LAUSD Superintendent Vs. Transparency
In the immediate aftermath of the LAUSD cyber attack, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho was insistent that the district was only attacked once. This wasn’t true.
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Is There A New Sheriff In Town?
For the first time in over a decade, the charter school industry does not have control of the LAUSD School Board. Will It make a difference?
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Jackie Goldberg Named LAUSD Board President
The Los Angeles School Board finally selects the member with the most legislative experience to lead it through what can be a year of change.
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Who Will Step In To Help These Students?
With allegations of harboring a bullying culture and enabling sexual misconduct, will anyone hold the NVMI charter school accountable?
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So Much For "Kids First"
LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin is ready to abandon the students he swore to represent just a few weeks after starting his second term.
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Proposed Resolution Gains Support
The community weighs in on why the “Improving Special Education Within The LAUSD” resolution should be adopted. Have you added your voice?
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Compromising The Safety Of Public School Students
To comply with PROP-39, the LAUSD allows privately run charter schools to operate on its campuses without adequate controls to protect children.
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2022 LAUSD Report Card: Failing But Looking Forward To Improvement
Looking back on a year full of lost opportunities for community engagement while looking towards the positive changes that 2023 should bring.
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