Parental Engagement

By Carl J. Petersen

Education issues as seen from a father's eyes.

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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Who Will Slay The Beast?

The Special Education Committee was witness to the disconnect between the LAUSD Bureaucracy and parents of children with Special Education needs.

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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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