Carl J. Petersen
Bio
Carl Petersen is a former Green Party candidate for the LAUSD School Board and a longtime advocate for public education and special needs families. Now based in Washington State, he writes about politics, culture, and their intersections.
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Improving Special Education Within the LAUSD
“The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.” - Mahatma Gandhi Helping students who have disabilities meet their full potential requires that the Special Education services they receive be customized so that their unique needs are met. A one size fits all approach will not work.
By Carl J. Petersen3 years ago in Education
London Calling: Nightwish At Wembley Arena
“We were here!” - Nightwish I was introduced to Nightwish through a video of their 2013 performance at the Wacken festival in Germany. I was instantly mesmerized by their exciting pyrotechnics, unique soundscape, and singer, Floor Jansen, who had soaring vocals and the ability to hold the crowd in the palm of her hand. The band’s discography immediately found itself in constant rotation in my playlists.
By Carl J. Petersen3 years ago in Beat
An American Mouseketeer In Disneyland Paris
“In Tokyo, Disney built a replica of the Cinderella Castle found at Walt Disney World in Florida. In Paris, the Imagineers realized that beautiful castles could simply be found down the road, and subsequently the castle in the park needed to be especially different.” - Ryan Simmons
By Carl J. Petersen3 years ago in Families
Looking For Light At The End Of The Tunnel
“Many education leaders and politicians want to ‘do what’s best for students' but instead engage in the most expedient, easiest, convenient, or flashiest actions that always wind up costing money and time.” - Nicolle Fefferman
By Carl J. Petersen3 years ago in Education
Selling His Soul For $16,800
“The scope of services includes supporting efforts to advocate with LAUSD leadership and board members for a long-term facilities solution for NVMI, supporting public relations efforts within Los Angeles, and supporting charter renewal efforts.” - North Valley Military Institute
By Carl J. Petersen3 years ago in Criminal
