education
A place to hash out all opinions on education policy, charter schools, statewide testing, and what the political world is and isn't doing about it.
Who’s In Charge?
“The door was opened. That’s why I thought I could go certainly into it.” – LAUSD Board Member Karla Griego As Dr. Rocio Rivas, Chairperson of the Committee of the Whole, prepared to move on to the next item on the agenda she was interrupted by LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. Rocked by the recent scandal of being sued by his predecessor for allegedly misspending PROP-28 funds earmarked for expanding arts programs, Carvalho sought to use the appearance of the District’s auditor to try to repair his image. Most importantly, he wished to challenge the allegation that he had used these funds to pay for programs that existed before voters passed the proposition.
By Carl J. Petersen10 months ago in The Swamp
The LAUSD School Board Drops The Ball Again
The Watts Learning Center “did not consistently attain measurable increases in academic achievement in all academic performance indicators schoolwide and for all numerically significant student groups between 2022 and 2023 and between 2023 and 2024 based on California School Dashboard data.” – LAUSD Charter School Division
By Carl J. Petersen10 months ago in The Swamp
The Future Is Put On Hold
“Future is Now Schools-Los Angeles’ failure to timely comply with the reporting requirements that apply to nonprofit corporations raises concerns that the Petitioner chose not to comply with, or is unfamiliar with, specified legal requirements.” – LAUSD Charter School Division
By Carl J. Petersen11 months ago in The Swamp
Political Rants Should Focus on Issues, not celebrities
Oh oh, here I go again sharing my thoughts and opinions about American culture and politics based on the buzz I'm reading or watching from various media sources. If you haven't read any of my rants before this one, be prepared for some "radical" opinions. Also, for those who don't know me yet, I preface my editorial with the fact that I'm almost 54 years old, born in the USA, and living on Social Security. Long story how all that happened, but those three basic facts about me do influence my opinions.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman11 months ago in The Swamp
Top 6 Differences Between Real Democracy and Fake Democracy
Unmasking the Illusion: How to Distinguish True Democracy from Its Counterfeit Versions Democracy is often celebrated as the fairest system of governance. But is every nation that claims to be democratic truly democratic? The reality is more complicated. While some countries embody the core principles of democracy, transparency, fair elections, and civil liberties, others use the term as a façade, masking authoritarian control under a thin veil of voting and governance structures. The difference between real democracy and fake democracy isn’t always obvious, but recognizing these distinctions is crucial in understanding how power truly operates. In this article, I'm going to break down the 6 fundamental differences that separate genuine democracy from its deceptive counterparts.
By Beyond The Surface11 months ago in The Swamp
"TAKE OUT THE NAZIS". Content Warning.
I created this concept in my brain today as I watched the news of tryanny n America. WHERE IS OUR HERO? I edited this short film four times, creating multiple tunes from dividing my prose into 4 parts. I had to express my disdain for people that are just kicking back saying, "What can we do" It's their government." NO, IT IS OUR GOVERNMENT, THE PEOPLE'S GOVERNMENT."
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 11 months ago in The Swamp
