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.
Tanya Who?
“GET ON BOARD Take A Stand For Educational Equity” – Tanya Ortiz-Franklin During her 2020 campaign, LAUSD Board Member Tanya Ortiz-Franklin presented herself as someone who would be singularly focused so as not to be distracted from addressing issues affecting the students of the District. For example, when I asked her for a statement on an article I was writing about an education issue, she admonished me for asking anything besides “Black lives mattering and…racial justice” in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder. Also when she was asked for comment on a revelation that she had been kicked off the Del Rey Neighborhood Council for being absent for 61.5% of the meetings, her campaign stated that “she left the neighborhood council regretfully” because she was unable to “commit the time and still fully serve the students of the LAUSD”.
By Carl J. Petersen3 years ago in The Swamp
Has This Charter School Met The End Of The Road?
“Start looking for a new school.” – Teacher’s advice to NVMI Student The North Valley Military Institute (NVMI) was running on borrowed time even before it enrolled its first student. Dubious of the chances for its success, the LAUSD Board was set to reject its initial charter until Jerry Brown stepped in with some high-pressure lobbying. When the first years of operations fulfilled the District’s predictions of failure, the Board took the rare step of rejecting NVMI’s renewal. The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Board, then led by Mark Ridley-Thomas’ appointee, overturned the LAUSD’s decision over the objections of its own staff.
By Carl J. Petersen3 years ago in The Swamp
McGill and the Great ReThink
What's in a name? For an English major, this can lead to many other questions. I was on the McGill campus looking at some of the book purchases I made at The Word on Rue Milton (this used bookstore was one of the main drops for me and others when we were students). Feeling nostalgic, I walked up to the campus, passed through the Arts Building centred in the campus, and then sat outside in the rare sunlight.
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in The Swamp
Who Will Stand Up For The LAUSD's Most Vulnerable Students?
“His accomplishments include providing leadership and fighting to: Improve the process for parent participation in the IEP process for children with special needs” – Re-elect Scott Schmerelson, 2020
By Carl J. Petersen3 years ago in The Swamp
The Rogue Scribe's Mental Assessment for Firearm Ownership
More shootings this week in the US. Is anyone shocked anymore? In previous posts, I've gone after broken men who clearly need more than just mental and emotional help. I doubt many sane people will disagree on that point.
By The Rogue Scribe3 years ago in The Swamp
The Emirates Council for Fatwa: If Eid coincides with a Friday, the two prayers are performed at their times and in accordance with their two years
The Emirates Council for Fatwa: If Eid coincides with a Friday, the two prayers are performed at their times and in accordance with their two yearsInternational Astronomy Center: Friday, April 21, Eid al-Fitr astronomer
By News Correct3 years ago in The Swamp
Demanding Transparency
“It’s deeply disturbing that an organization that you’ve entrusted with such sensitive information is either significantly delaying — or even hiding — the fact that individuals had very sensitive information exposed.” – Doug Levin , K12 Security Information eXchange
By Carl J. Petersen3 years ago in The Swamp
