Parental Engagement
By Carl J. Petersen
Education issues as seen from a father's eyes. Two LAUSD Incumbents File To Run For Reelection
As they file to run for reelection can LAUSD Board Members Scott Schmerelson and Dr. George McKenna show their supporters that they deserve to serve another four years in office?
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Have These Politicians Done Their Homework?
North Valley Military Institute’s (NVMI) Superintendent claims to have the support of California’s Congressional delegation. Are they aware of the charter school’s sordid history?
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It Is Time For The Superintendent To Go
A new report provides details showing that the damage caused by the LAUSD Computer Hack was much worse than admitted by Superintendent Carvalho.
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Acknowledging Victories
Environmental activists in Cudahy force the KIPP charter school chain to abandon plans to build a school on a toxic site. Public school defenders keep Pio Pico open.
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Still Waiting For The School Board To Take Action
The district’s most vulnerable students deserve the reforms outlined in my proposed “Improving Special Education Within the LAUSD” resolution. It is time for the Board of Education to step up.
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Reader Question: Do Charter Schools Perform Better?
The Charter School Industry has crafted a marketing message that their publicly funded private schools perform better. Is this true?
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Evaluating The Superintendent One Year In
After being hired without any public input, LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho needed to win over the community. How has he done so far?
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The Parasite Tries To Replace The Host
The North Valley Military Institute (NVMI) wants to evict a public school from its campus. LAUSD Board Member Scott Schmerelson looks to move it onto one of his schools. The charter school should be shut down.
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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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