While the charter school industry continues to push for a Yelp-like rating of schools, LAUSD parents support the effort to fight back.
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.
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.
Charter Schools Vs. Public School Students
Transparency is key.” – CCSA Email marked “Confidential” The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is not always a welcoming place for a person who needs accommodations. According to a report released on October 25, 2017, a child with a physical disability would be unable to enter through the main entrance of one-fifth of the […]
A School Board Member Betrays the Public Trust
It appears that there was a mole in the boardroom as the LAUSD defended itself against a lawsuit from the charter school industry.
School Board Member Strikes Out in Attempt to Change Board Rules
For the third time, Nick Melvoin is unable to get his fellow LAUSD board members to vote on a project that he has been working on for over two years.
Vote on LAUSD Rules Changes Delayed Again
For the second time, Nick Melvoin’s attempts to change the LAUSD Board rules have been pulled from the agenda before a vote could be taken.
LAUSD’s Measure EE Highlights the Need For Charter School Oversight
The parcel tax will help provide the funds to give Los Angeles students the schools they deserve. But Charter schools will also get a cut.
LAUSD School Board Race Turns Ugly
Unable to compete against Jackie Goldberg’s experience, the supporters of Heather Repenning resort to the politics of bigotry as election day in LAUSD Board District 5 approaches.
LAUSD Board Delays Vote on Cutting Public Speaking Time
LAUSD Board member Nick Melvoin’s plan to change the Board rules was pulled from the agenda at the last minute. It will now be heard at a Board meeting in June.