Ignoring the proposed “Board Meeting Accessibility to the Public” resolution, LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin seeks less public input on education issues.
Mishandling Data to Create Failing Schools
How can schools designed to serve children with specific needs be judged by the same criteria as those serving the general population?
The Los Angeles Times’ History of Putting Kids Last
As the paper of record for those who want to privatize our education system, the Los Angeles Times endorses a candidate for the LAUSD School Board even after saying that she does not have any “insightful or original” ideas. They did have good things to say about Jackie Goldberg.
Stealing Scarce Education Funds From LAUSD Students
The District has not received payments from Community Preparatory Academy for the months of January 2017 through June 2017, which total to $82,240.97 currently owed to the District.” – LAUSD Charter School Division The LAUSD School Board took the rare step of considering the denial of a charter school’s renewal during their April 2, 2019, […]
The LAUSD School Board’s Secret Committee
LAUSD Board President Monica Garcia and Vice-President Nick Melvoin both make reference to a Rules Committee that has not held any public meetings. Where is the transparency?
LAUSD School Board Member Scott Schmerelson Steps Up
It appears that the “Board Meeting Accessibility to the Public” resolution has found the sponsor that it needed to move on toward Board approval.
If the LAUSD’s Goal is “Parent Engagement”, What is the Plan of Action?
The LAUSD Board is set to discuss the “Board Meeting Accessibility to the Public” resolution at Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday.
Stand Up For LAUSD Parent Voices
While other local school districts hold School Board meetings in the evening when working parents can attend, the LAUSD holds their meetings during the school day. This would change under the “Board Meeting Accessibility to the Public” resolution that I have proposed to the Board.
The LAUSD Empire Strikes Back
Parents are caught unaware as Austin “Darth” Beutner quietly launches a plan that could close the libraries in some LAUSD elementary schools.
Improving Democracy: Ranked Choice Voting
Jackie Goldberg and the case for Ranked Choice Voting: Why hasn’t a system that amplifies the voice of the voters, expands the universe of ideas and saves taxpayers money been more widely adopted?