Who is Choosing Who? A Charter School Places Barriers to Entry
Granada Hills Charter High School not only requires incoming students to attend a summer program, they also make it as inconvenient as possible for incoming students and their families.
The Death of Community?
Is there any hope for the future of the country when we have lost the ability to empathize with our neighbors?
The LAUSD Tried to Secure a Source of Funding and All It Got Was a Bill for $12.5 Million
LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner presented a parcel tax resolution without getting input from the public. The voters rejected his proposal.
An Ordinary Mom (With a Degree in Astrophysics) Takes On the Status-Quo
Loraine Lundquist’s first-place showing in an LA City Council race was a bright spot in a week that highlighted the new normal that we live in.
Did Austin Beutner Sabotage Measure EE?
Opponents are spending over $1 million to defeat a parcel tax that will fund local education. Is the LAUSD Superintendent helping them?
LAUSD Board Moves to Cut Public Speaking Time
Ignoring the proposed “Board Meeting Accessibility to the Public” resolution, Nick Melvoin seeks less public input on education issues.
Stealing Scarce Education Funds From LAUSD Students
Stealing Scarce Education Funds From LAUSD Students: The Community Preparatory Academy charter school was allowed to operate for two years while being past due on $82,240 in LAUSD invoices.
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.
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?