The Morning Read
Your Daily Roundup of LAUSD news from across the web | 10.05.21
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From voters to donors, education emerging as key issue in gubernatorial primary; While Newsom leads, Cox & Villaraigosa duke it out for 2nd place
In February 2015, barely three months after he was elected to a second term as California’s lieutenant governor, Gavin Newsom announced he would run for governor in 2018. The one-time mayor of San Francisco, where his dash and early support of gay marriage made him a high-profile hero on the left, raised millions for his...
By David Cantor | May 14, 2018
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Austin Beutner starts work with a biggie: Demystify the LAUSD budget
Austin Beutner’s first day on the job as LA Unified’s superintendent is going to be a long day of listening and learning. He starts before dawn Tuesday at a bus yard and ends with an evening parent meeting. But he’s also intent on helping parents and the greater Los Angeles community learn about the behemoth...
By Laura Greanias | May 14, 2018
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#EDlection2018: Where do California governor candidates stand on education and children’s issues? Check out their responses ahead of Tuesday’s forum in Los Angeles.
On Tuesday, May 15, candidates for California’s next governor will gather in Los Angeles to discuss issues vital to children and families including educational equity. LA School Report is presenting the nonpartisan governor’s forum at Los Angeles Trade Technical College with the Chronicle of Social Change, the Children’s Defense Fund-California, and the Children’s Partnership. Four...
By LA School Report | May 14, 2018
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#EDlection2018: Gavin Newsom answers questions on education, children’s issues before Los Angeles forum for gubernatorial candidates
On Tuesday, May 15, candidates for California’s next governor will gather in Los Angeles to discuss issues vital to children and families including educational equity. LA School Report is co-hosting the nonpartisan governor’s forum at Los Angeles Trade Technical College with the Chronicle of Social Change, the Children’s Defense Fund-California, and the Children’s Partnership. Register here for the free event and prepare...
By LA School Report | May 11, 2018
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#EDlection2018: John Chiang answers questions on education, children’s issues before Los Angeles forum for gubernatorial candidates
On Tuesday, May 15, candidates for California’s next governor will gather in Los Angeles to discuss issues vital to children and families including educational equity. LA School Report is co-hosting the nonpartisan governor’s forum at Los Angeles Trade Technical College with the Chronicle of Social Change, the Children’s Defense Fund-California, and the Children’s Partnership. Register here for the free event and prepare...
By LA School Report | May 11, 2018
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LA parent voice: What I learned about why my English learning son needs to reclassify
Every week, we sit down with Los Angeles parents to talk about their students, their schools, and what questions or suggestions they have for their school district. (See our previous interviews.) Emilia Lara knew she needed to be involved in her son’s education. One thing she didn’t know is that as an English learner, her son needs...
By Esmeralda Fabián Romero | May 10, 2018
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#EDlection2018: Antonio Villaraigosa answers questions on education, children’s issues before Los Angeles forum for gubernatorial candidates
On Tuesday, May 15, candidates for California’s next governor will gather in Los Angeles to discuss issues vital to children and families including educational equity. LA School Report is partnering with the Chronicle of Social Change, the Children’s Defense Fund-California, and the Children’s Partnership for the nonpartisan governor’s forum at Los Angeles Trade Technical College. Register here for the free event and prepare...
By LA School Report | May 8, 2018
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#EDlection2018: Delaine Eastin answers questions on education, children’s issues before Los Angeles forum for gubernatorial candidates
On Tuesday, May 15, candidates for California’s next governor will gather in Los Angeles to discuss issues vital to children and families including educational equity. LA School Report is co-hosting the nonpartisan governor’s forum at Los Angeles Trade Technical College with the Chronicle of Social Change, the Children’s Defense Fund-California, and the Children’s Partnership. Register here for the free event and prepare...
By LA School Report | May 8, 2018
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Antonucci: UTLA announces May 15 ‘sympathy strike’ to greet new superintendent
Mike Antonucci’s Union Report appears weekly at LA School Report. Austin Beutner, the newly named superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, is already getting his trial by fire. SEIU Local 99, which represents education support employees in the district, will hold a 24-hour strike on May 15 because of contentious contract negotiations. That is also...
By Mike Antonucci | May 8, 2018
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Antonucci: UTLA directs its members to boycott after-school faculty meetings for the month of May
Mike Antonucci’s Union Report appears weekly at LA School Report. The leaders of United Teachers Los Angeles have had many ambitious plans to create a teacher mass movement such as we have seen in West Virginia, Oklahoma, and Arizona. Almost two years ago, UTLA President Alex Caputo-Pearl promised to “create a state crisis” in early 2018. His...
By Mike Antonucci | May 8, 2018