Parental Engagement
By Carl J. Petersen
Education issues as seen from a father's eyes. A Very Special School Is Threatened Again
Lokrantz Special Education Center is a jewel of the LAUSD with dedicated staff serving the District’s neediest students. Why is it not being supported by the School Board?
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Another Shoe Drops In LAUSD Hacker Scandal
The LAUSD sends out a new round of letters informing parents and teachers that personal information has been compromised.
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Granada Hills Charter Will Try Again To Defeat Scott Schmerelson
Granada Hills Charter School’s testing coordinator, Dr. Janie Dam, declares her candidacy against incumbent Scott Schmerelson in LAUSD Board District 3.
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Striking LAUSD Workers Don’t Care About Kids?
A factually flawed Daily News article has the author contorting himself in a pretzel to confirm his anti-public education, anti-union bias.
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The LAUSD School Board Failed To Prevent A Strike
Parents and teachers join SEIU Local 99 in the rain to protest a lack of respect for the essential workers who keep the LAUSD running.
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Will Students Be Victimized By The Superintendent's Arrogance?
LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho is in the driver’s seat as the District careens toward another strike. Does he have the will to do what is right for our kids?
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Los Angeles Charter School Enrollment Declines (Again)
While charter schools predicted growth for the 2022-2023 school year, an LAUSD report confirms they once again saw declining enrollment.
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Is Anyone Listening?
The LAUSD Board evaluates the Superintendent behind closed doors leaving the public to wonder if he is being held accountable for his lies.
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What Is The LAUSD Hiding?
Are charter schools in Los Angeles also affected by declining enrollment? The LAUSD Charter School Division will not release the information.
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The LAUSD Continues To Support Florida's March Towards Fascism
As Florida’s Governor, Ron DeSantis, continues trampling over the First Amendment, the LAUSD has yet to revoke its $6 million contract to bring these policies to Los Angeles.
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