The LAUSD Board held a “Public Hearing” on approving a new charter school without providing access to the materials being considered.
After the KIPP charter school chain shut down three franchises, the LAUSD Board rejected renewing another, citing poor academic performance.
The LAUSD School Board votes to deny Ivy Bound Academy’s charter renewal but purposely excludes its questionable demographics as a reason.
The LAUSD Board held a closed session to evaluate Superintendent Carvalho, who is being criticized for how he handled the LA fire crisis.
A look back at a year when the LAUSD School Board failed to enact meaningful change. Will two new members follow through with their mandate?
Twenty-one schools haven’t paid the penalty for taking more space than they were entitled to. Another $7,678,022 is still not accounted for.
When considering its charter renewal will the LAUSD Board address Ivy Bound Academy’s failure to educate its fair share of at-risk students?
The presentation by the founder of Crete Academy during the hearing for its charter renewal draws questions about the safety of its program.
After a contentious election cycle created by their supporters is a Charter School lobbyist looking for a place to bury the hatchet?
Charter School Industry shill Nick Melvoin draws a challenger in the next LAUSD election. Isaiah Mateas introduces himself to the voters.
Digging into the numbers as the Los Angeles County Clerk posts the 2024 LAUSD School Board run-off election’s final results.
The Los Angeles Board unanimously votes for its most senior member, Scott Schmerelson, to be President. Dr. Rocio Rivas is Vice President.
Two veteran educators participate in their last LAUSD School Board meeting. The legacies they leave behind are the children of Los Angeles.
Was it a mistake to hold back criticism of Scott Schmerelson during his reelection race even if Los Angeles students faced harm if he lost?
Scott Schmerelson’s reaction to the latest LAUSD scandal exemplifies why many were conflicted about supporting his reelection.
It is becoming increasingly clear that supporters of public schools have retained their majority. It is an opportunity that cannot be wasted
To maintain a majority on the LAUSD School Board, public school supporters had to win every race on Tuesday. So far, they are successful.
As election day quickly approaches, LAUSD BD5 candidate Karla Griego takes the time to give her views on various issues facing the district.
Should school board campaigns model ethical behavior for impressionable students? The Charter School Industry doesn’t seem to think so.
In a clear case of projection, Dan Chang and his supporters from the Charter School Industry accuse their opponent of falsely attacking him.
LAUSD School Board Candidate Graciela Ortiz and her campaign continue to minimize the trauma of a student sexually assaulted at gunpoint.
What candidates in November’s election will bring much-needed change to Los Angeles schools and best support the needs of Special Education?
Candidates looking to replace Jackie Goldberg in LAUSD’s BD5 are asked questions about deadbeat charter schools, Special Ed, and budgets.
The NENC Education Committee invited Scott M. Schmerelson and Dan Chang to reply to unanswered questions from the debate. Only one responded
A desperate LAUSD candidate acts like a social media bully that we try to protect our kids from as he makes a weird attack on his opponent.
School Board Candidate Dan Chang says being a math teacher uniquely qualifies him for a seat in the LAUSD boardroom. Do the numbers add up?
In a sometimes contentious debate, Scott M. Schmerelson and Dan Chang answer questions about issues facing Los Angeles’ school district.
LAUSD school board candidate claims he led the turnaround of Locke. Was this the success story he claims? What does it say about his plans?
The LAUSD SpEd Committee has missed opportunities to provide parent input into how services are delivered. Will this year be any different?
LAUSD School Board Candidate Karla Griego would uphold the party's promise to hold charter schools accountable. LACDP endorsed her opponent.
A path of action for the LAUSD School Board to force the Charter School Division to meet its obligation to collect debt owed to the District
LAUSD agreed to a settlement with three former students who alleged their teacher was allowed to abuse them despite widespread complaints.
With the balance of power on the LAUSD School Board at stake, Board District 3 voters will hear from Scott Schmerelson and Dan Chang.
"Her warmth and nurturing spirit create a safe and loving environment where every child thrives."
Canoga Park High History Chair Richard Tibbetts is "always available to support anyone."
An anonymous caller sent threats to Birmingham Community Charter High School and High Tech Los Angeles Charter High School.
LACOE ignores First Amendment concerns and a lack of community impact data when voting to allow Lashon Academy to add a third campus.
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho continues to lose the confidence of parents. Will the Board hold him responsible for his failures?
After years of paralleling Republican education policies, will Democrats finally support public schools under Kamala Harris and Tim Walz?
Middle School choirs and music appreciation teacher Elana Levine "is an all-around amazing person, and very talented at what she does."