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Teachers union will consider supporting Galatzan’s opponent in runoff
UTLA President Alex Caputo-Pearl said he’s encouraged by Galatzan’s failure to claim an outright victory in Tuesday’s primary. Los Angeles Daily News

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Election sets stage for L.A. Unified battle
After Tuesday’s election, UTLA is facing new challenges and a potent adversary. Los Angeles Times

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John Mockler dies at 73; architect of California school funding law
Called a guru of public school finance, Mockler held a number of influential posts. Los Angeles Times

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Financial health of L.A. County schools is improving, report finds
The number of school districts in California reporting precarious financial conditions is continuing to decline. City News Service

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Bill would steer extra revenue to Common Core implementation
The bill would allot $900 million of the anticipated additional money to districts to spend on technology, materials, and Common Core training. Ed Source

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GOP targets teacher training as a state priority
A new state priority promoting professional training for teachers would be added to the list of standards school districts must measure up to under a new proposal. SI&A Cabinet Report