We look at their websites, not only at that time but in their oversight.” Our oversight is “proactive and responsive.” – Jose Cole-Gutiérrez, LAUSD Charter School Division The LAUSD is “the largest district charter school authorizer in the nation, with about 250 independent and affiliated charter schools serving over 130,000 students.” The Charter School Division […]
Archives for June 2017
A Charter School Violates Student Privacy to Shame Parents Into Volunteering
When work is required, it’s not voluntary. It’s wrong and unlawful to punish a child for what his or her parents can’t or won’t do.” – Hilary Hammell, Public Advocates attorney In return for their receipt of public funding, charter organizations are not allowed to charge parents and guardians any type of fees for their […]
The LAUSD Turns A Blind Eye as Charters Cherry-Pick Their Students
It is time to answer his question.” – Scott Schmerelson, LAUSD Board Member As I have reported previously, Granada Hills Charter High School (GHCHS) has items on the enrollment page of their website that appear to violate the law and clearly violate their charter. During the past six months, I have been unable to get […]
Standing Up For Our Public Schools
Charters are publicly funded but privately managed and, like most privately run businesses, the schools prefer to avoid transparency in their operations.” – Bobbi Murray / Capital and Main In the past five years, the LAUSD Board had denied nine charter renewals while renewing at least 162. The charter industry, therefore, considered the Board to […]