Parental Engagement
By Carl J. Petersen
Education issues as seen from a father's eyes. A Candidate Speaks
The voters finally get some insight into the views of Tracey Schroeder. Her competitor, LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin, remains silent.
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The Incumbent Stays Silent While Challengers Make Their Final Pitch
LAUSD Board President Kelly Gonez refuses to engage with voters in Board District 6. Her opponents are willing to answer questions.
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No Comment For You
LAUSD Board President Kelly Gonez leads the effort to silence speakers at the April 26th board meeting, violating the rights of her constituents.
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Candidate Alleges Possible Retaliation
Jesus Arana, who is running against LAUSD Board President Kelly Gonez, claims that he was forced to retire from his job as a LASPD Sergeant.
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LAUSD Candidate Comments On District's Forgiveness Of Charter School Debt
Rocio Rivas decries the lack of transparency as the Charter School Division wipes away $7,678,022 in state-mandated overallocation fees.
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Endorsements: These Candidates Would Give LAUSD Parents Power
Voting for Rocio Rivas, Marvin Rodriguez, and anyone but Nick Melvoin would put parent voices back on the Los Angeles School Board.
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A Faux Military School Shreds The Constitution
The North Valley Military Institute gets caught breaking rules that protect students in all publicly funded schools. This is not the first time.
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No News Was Bad News
The Charter School Division finally discloses that they have forgiven $7,678,022 of charter school debt owed to the students of the LAUSD.
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Robbing Peter To Kill Paul
California Assemblywoman Suzette Martinez Valladares uses education funding as a reason to kill universal healthcare. Her reasoning defies logic.
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Marvin Rodriguez: Honest and Courageous Leadership
This candidate for LAUSD School Board seeks to earn the vote of those who have lost trust in a system they perceive as corrupt.
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