Parental Engagement
By Carl J. Petersen
Education issues as seen from a father's eyes. Letter to LAUSD Board: Letter: El Camino
Honorable Board Members:
When reviewing the board materials for Tuesday’s meeting, I noticed the low percentage of students with special education needs at El Camino Real Charter High and decided to dig a little further. Not only does El Camino serve 35.9% fewer students with special education needs than the district does, but it’s students are also less likely to be on the autism spectrum or have intellectual disabilities:
Letter To LAUSD Board: CHIME Institute’s Schwarzenegger Community
Honorable Board Members:
Included in the many charter renewal petitions that you will consider on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, is one for CHIME Institute’s Schwarzenegger Community. While the Superintendent has recommended that this item be placed on consent, I strongly suggest that the board discuss this school’s academic performance before voting.
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