by Chris | Mar 11, 2020 | News
What is co-location? Under a flawed state law known as Prop. 39, neighborhood public schools can be forced to give away “unused” space to charter operators. In reality, that “unused” space is not unused at all—it houses arts and music classrooms, science centers,...
by Chris | Feb 24, 2020 | News
With barely two weeks until Election Day, outside political groups have spent more than $3.7 million attempting to sway the three competitive LAUSD board races. That total is slightly ahead of the pace set in the 2017 school board elections, which saw more outside...
by Chris | Feb 24, 2020 | News
So here we are again. Another election, another descent into the gutter. Originally Published on February 22, 2020 By Steve Lopez for Los Angeles Times There she was, sitting right in front of me. Evil in the flesh, or so you’d believe from the fliers now landing in...
by Chris | Feb 24, 2020 | News
About $3.5 million worth of attack mailers have targeted Jackie Goldberg and other LAUSD school board members. Originally Published on February 22, 2020 By Bill Raden for Capital & Main With majority control of Los Angeles Unified’s school board hanging in the...
by Casey | Oct 31, 2019 | News
Students’ stories: The power of mental health support By Cheryl Kono (PSW & UTLA Vice Chair, Harbor/South Area) Psychiatric social workers are honored to listen to our students’ stories and make a positive impact on their lives. Our students’ voices give us a...
by Aaron | Sep 11, 2019 | News
The California #Charter Schools Association spent millions on electing #LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin, who is now allowing them to write LAUSD board resolutions. Who elected the charter lobby to the school board?...