Carl J. Petersen
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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 DeWayne Davis on Special Education
“A resolution affirming this objective while also more clearly defining the inclusion of parent’s wishes…would only serve to improve the District’s ability to meet the needs of all students.” – BD1 Candidate DeWayne Davis
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in Education
Los Angeles Candidates File To Run In March Primary
“Especially in local elections, because hardly anybody pays attention to those - but it's really important who's mayor and who's on the city council, county commissioners, sheriffs, district attorney, and of course the school board.” – Jello Biafra
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in Education
LAUSD Candidate Fidencio Gallardo on Special Education
“Allowing parents, teachers, and other staff to have a greater say in making decisions, even [if] their say goes against District practices, will bring better results for individual students.” – BD5 Candidate Fidencio Gallardo
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in Education
The LAUSD's Continued Assault On Special Education
“We’re treated like problem parents instead of concerned parents.” – Parent comment to LAUSD School Board No group represents the frustrations of parents in the LAUSD more than those who have children with Special Education needs. Like any other parent, they just want their kids to reach their maximum potential but the District makes them fight for every service that can help them reach this goal. It is as if the law that guarantees them a Free and Appropriate Public Education does not exist.
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in Education
LAUSD Candidate Forum: Special Education
“I just want to reiterate that we must move away from the District's ‘one size fits all’ approach. Special Education services must be tailored to the needs of individual students.” – BD5 Candidate Fidencio Joel Gallardo
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in Education
LAUSD Candidate DeWayne Davis on PROP-39 Co-Locations
“I believe in the importance and necessity of transparency.” – BD1 Candidate DeWayne Davis DeWayne Davis is running for the seat currently occupied by the retiring George McKenna in LAUSD’s Board District 1. As part of my ongoing Candidate Forum series, Davis was asked five questions about PROP-39 co-locations. For the introduction to this subject along with answers from other candidates, please see the article LAUSD Candidate Forum: PROP-39 Co-Locations.
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in Education
