Will the Charter School Industry support Laura Friedman again as she enters the race for the CA-30 seat currently held by Adam Schiff? — “The seat was deemed important enough to The Parent Teacher Alliance, an independent expenditure committee supporting the California Charter Schools Association, that it spent more than $1.3 million on behalf of Friedman” - EdSource Nick Melvoin received more competition this week as he seeks to replace Adam Schiff as the…

In the immediate aftermath of the cyber attack, Alberto Carvalho was insistent that the district was only attacked once. This wasn’t true. — “We were attacked one time, not more than one time, despite what some folks out there are saying. In fact, what they are saying out there has garnered the attention of federal authorities.” - LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho In response to an unprecedented cyber attack, the LAUSD shut down its…

For the first time in over a decade, the charter school industry does not have control of the LAUSD School Board. Will It make a difference? — “a charter school that is not fulfilling its agreed legal obligations of repaying their debt to LAUSD students as a consequence of taking away much-needed space should face consequences, such as having their [charter] petition revoked.” - Dr. Rocio Rivas The millions of dollars that the charter school industry has…

The Los Angeles School Board finally selects the member with the most legislative experience to lead it through what can be a year of change. — “My number one goal is for every student to realize their potential and for every adult in our district to play their part.” - Jackie Goldberg According to the agenda released in advance of the LAUSD Board’s annual meeting, the public was supposed to have an opportunity to comment before…

With allegations of harboring a bullying culture and enabling sexual misconduct, will anyone hold the NVMI charter school accountable? — “our office [works] to ensure every child has access to a safe, high-quality education.” - José Cole-Gutiérrez, LAUSD Charter School Division When the Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) School Board voted to deny the North Valley Military Institute’s (NVMI) charter renewal in 2017, the Los Angeles County Office of…

LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin is ready to abandon the students he swore to represent just a few weeks after starting his second term. — “Proud to be sworn in this morning for my second term as an @LASchools Board member! Looking forward to another term of putting kids first and continuing the work to create a future where every child graduates ready for the world!” - Nick Melvoin Despite the fact that California’s Senior…

The community weighs in on why the “Improving Special Education Within The LAUSD” resolution should be adopted. Have you added your voice? — “Resolved, that the District will allow parents to decide how the ‘maximum extent appropriate’ applies to their child. District staff can advocate positions counter to the parent’s wishes during the IEP process but cannot force them into compliance” - Proposed LAUSD Resolution

Republican Congressman skips a ceremony by his fellow representatives to acknowledge the sacrifice of law enforcement on January 6th. — “I heard get his gun. Kill him with his own gun. I was electrocuted, again and again and again with a taser.” - Officer Michael Fanone The members of law enforcement paid a high price for their patriotism in defending the Capitol from violent insurrectionists on January 6, 2021. Capitol…

To comply with PROP-39, the LAUSD allows privately run charter schools to operate on its campuses without adequate controls to protect children. — “This story was updated to reflect that while the incident occurred at the address for an LAUSD middle school, the students were enrolled at a non-LAUSD charter school that is co-located on that campus.” - KTLA The initial report from KTLA that stated paramedics were called to an LAUSD campus…