For almost a century, the Field Act has successfully protected public school students from earthquake damage. Charter schools are exempt.
Archives for September 2019
The Hijacking of Special Education
The Chanda Smith consent decree should have helped every LAUSD student with special education needs. Instead, it harmed the most vulnerable.
Now In the Minority, A School Board Member Changes His Tune
In the majority, charter school supporters had little respect for the minority. With the roles switched, Nick Melvoin demands collaboration.
Manipulating Data for the Benefit of Charter Schools
Instead of providing parents with information, The School Performance Framework (SPF) was doctored to serve the needs of the charter school industry.
State of Denial: How Do Charter Schools Meet the Needs of Students in Special Education
The Los Angeles School Board is presented with a report detailing the discrepancies in enrollment between charter and public schools.
Don’t Believe the Sacramento Charter School Compromise is a Bad Deal?
A charter school proponent does not even wait for the final vote on a charter reform bill to declare victory for these publicly funded private schools.
Watered Down Charter School Reform Bill Falls Short
A compromise brokered by Governor Newsom will allow unelected county officials to continue overturning decisions by local school boards.