Under her leadership, she has made important changes in her departments, which I expect will be sustained.” – Debra Duardo, LACOE Superintendent The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) provides oversight over the 80 school districts within the county and can take control if it finds that any of these districts are in danger […]
Weaponized Journalism
As an investor in American Media, Inc (AMI) and the National Enquirer, did LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner learn to benefit from the world of Fake News?
Coverage of the LAUSD by the L.A. Daily News: News or Propaganda?
Publishing Mark Ridley-Thomas’ anti-union editorial without disclosing his son’s financial ties is not the LA Daily News’ first breach of journalistic integrity.
The LAUSD Superintendent’s Web of Deceit
The newly revealed lobbying contract with Sebastian Ridley-Thomas isn’t Beutner’s first dance with scandal-plagued former state assemblyman.
An LAUSD Star is Born
Tyler Okeke is the student representative on the LAUSD School Board. At Tuesday’s meeting, he made sure the voice of his fellow students was heard.
Granada Hills Charter High School and the Case for a Moratorium
Unable to provide proper oversight over the charters already operating under its authority, the LAUSD considers hitting the pause button.
The Winners and Losers of the LAUSD Strike
In a School District currently defined by the fight between public education and privatization, both sides put everything on the line. Was it worth it?
Can the LAUSD Ensure Student Safety During a Strike?
The District is encouraging parents to send their students to school if the teachers’ union strikes. Will they be sending kids into mayhem?
Are Ticket Scalpers Missing an Opportunity at These School Board Meetings?
Numbered wristbands will be distributed by District security officers to individuals in line outside of the Board Room doors starting at 8 a.m. Those who wish to attend this meeting should reassemble in numerical order by 12 noon to enter the Board Room and, if interested, to sign up to speak.” – LAUSD Before the […]
LAUSD Board Set to Consider “Holding GHCHS Accountable to Their Charter” Resolution
It’s hard to light a candle, easy to curse the dark instead” – Nightwish In order to prevent charter schools from discouraging parents from enrolling children with special education needs, the Office of the Independent Monitor required that the District prohibit them from asking for any special education paperwork prior to enrollment. As originally pointed […]