Parents Demand
Parents Oppose District Housing Plans On School Sites
Instead of adding green space or Wellness Centers, the LAUSD bureaucracy proposes building housing on three campuses.
“For over two decades, the South East Los Angeles community has been promised that more green space will be added to South Gate Middle School. It is a promise that has gone unfulfilled for far too long.”
- Padres Unidos
The teaching profession has suffered years of public attacks by the Education “Reform” movement, dissuading young people from entering the field. This has resulted in critical teacher shortages in many areas of the country, especially in the field of special education. In cities like Los Angeles with a high cost of living, the shortages are even worse.
To help solve the problem, Los Angeles schools have joined other school districts to build their own housing. These units are rented to teachers and other staff members below their actual market value.
At this week’s board meeting, the LAUSD will consider expanding this program with a proposal that would…
