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Carl J. Petersen

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Is The School Board Willing To Give Up $7,678,022?

KIPP Corazon’s charter is renewed without the Charter School Division being asked to explain why they forgave $28,111 in overallocation…

1d ago

Is The School Board Willing To Give Up $7,678,022?

1d ago

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Age of Awareness

Getting Half The Job Done

The LAUSD School Board votes to deny Ivy Bound Academy’s charter renewal but purposely excludes its questionable demographics as a reason.

3d ago

Getting Half The Job Done

3d ago

Published in
Age of Awareness

Will Accountability Happen Behind Closed Doors?

The LAUSD Board held a closed session to evaluate Superintendent Carvalho, who is being criticized for how he handled the LA fire crisis.

5d ago

Will Accountability Happen Behind Closed Doors?

5d ago

A Tale Of Two Presidents

As he prepares for his second inauguration, Trump’s actions in the wake of Carter’s death provided a sharp contrast between the two…

Jan 12

A Tale Of Two Presidents

Jan 12

Published in
Age of Awareness

Kabuki Theater

The LAUSD Board held a “Public Hearing” on approving a new charter school without providing access to the materials being considered.

Jan 9

Kabuki Theater

Jan 9

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Charter School Debt Increases To At Least $2,899,721

TTwenty-one schools haven’t paid the penalty for taking more space than they were entitled. Another $7,678,022 is still not accounted for.

Jan 5

Charter School Debt Increases To At Least $2,899,721

Jan 5

Published in
Age of Awareness

Cautiously Optimistic

A look back at a year when the LAUSD School Board failed to enact meaningful change. Will two new members follow through with their…

Jan 4

Cautiously Optimistic

Jan 4

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Dialogue & Discourse

Hopeless?

Usually, the new year is a chance to celebrate new beginnings. Looking back on 2024 leaves me mired in the fear of impending doom.

Jan 1

Hopeless?

Jan 1

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EduCreate

The Numbers Don’t Add Up

When considering its charter renewal, will the LAUSD Board address Ivy Bound Academy’s failure to educate a fair share of at-risk students?

Dec 30, 2024

The Numbers Don’t Add Up

Dec 30, 2024

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Well-Intentioned But Flawed (And Perhaps Dangerous)

The presentation by the founder of Crete Academy during the hearing for its charter renewal draws questions about the safety of its…

Dec 27, 2024

Well-Intentioned But Flawed (And Perhaps Dangerous)

Dec 27, 2024

Carl J. Petersen

Carl J. Petersen

Parent, special education advocate and former LAUSD School Board candidate. Still fighting for the children. www.ChangeTheLAUSD.com

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