Carl J. Petersen
Bio
Carl Petersen is a parent advocate for students with SpEd needs and public education. As a Green Party candidate in LAUSD’s District 2 School Board race, he was endorsed by Network for Public Education (NPE) Action. Opinions are his own.
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LAUSD Candidate Janie Dam on Governance
“The Board may need to develop more specific employment guidelines and evaluation rubrics for the position of Superintendent; and may need to engage teachers, school administrators and parents in the process.” – BD3 Candidate Janie Dam
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in Education
LAUSD Candidate Andreas Farmakalidis on Governance
“the effectiveness of managing a large bureaucracy isn't solely determined by its size but by the leadership, organizational structures, policies, and practices in place.” – BD3 Candidate Andreas Farmakalidis
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in Education
Failing Citizenship
“This is not a black and white world You can't afford to believe in your side” – Live Like a scab located on a part of the body that is prone to contact with the outside world, any pause in the hostilities in the Middle East always seems destined to be ripped away before it can lead to permanent healing. Looking to disrupt the expanding state of detente between Israel and its neighbors, Hamas stuck a knife directly into the healing wound with its barbaric terrorist attack of October 7th. Israel's right-wing government responded with a sledgehammer, exacting revenge not only on the terrorists but on innocent civilians.
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in The Swamp
Charter Schools, SpEd, Vaccine Mandates, and Other Answers
“If a child is not feeling well, then he is not learning well.” – BD3 Candidate Richard Ramos On Saturday, November 18, 2023, the candidates for the BD3 LAUSD School Board seat (minus no-show Elizabeth Badger) spent just under three hours answering questions from the community about the direction of the School District. The following is a summary of the questions and their answers, starting with the opening statements:
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in Education
Crunch Time
“It’s the uncertainty, the challenge and the willingness to put it all on the line that draws a lot of people to climb mountains. That can also apply to a lot of other challenges in life, whether it’s running for office, starting a family, going to grad school or taking all of your cash and assets and starting a business.” – Mark Udall
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in Education
Facing The Voters
“Community Schools are a road to communism.” – BD3 Candidate Raquel Villalta As my wife and I pulled into the parking lot of Birmingham Charter High School, we were impressed by the number of cars already present. It was a Saturday night on the first day of Thanksgiving break and spots were already scarce. Civil engagement may not be dead after all.
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in Education
LAUSD Candidate Richard Ramos on Special Education
“As an LAUSD Board of Education member, I am committed to helping parents and families with special education needs by facilitating connections with the relevant personnel within LAUSD to address their questions and concerns.” – BD3 Candidate Richard Ramos
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in Education
