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LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy Resigns, Marvel Ventures Into YA
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent John Deasy resigned this morning. We look at what made him such a divisive figure, and what’s next for the district.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenAfter three years of leading the Los Angeles Unified School District, Superintendent John Deasy resigned this morning. We hear from supporters and critics of his tenure. Then, comics giant Marvel is entering the young adult novel business, with a book series based on the character Black Widow. Next, the comedy-sports duo the Sklar Bros catch us up on all that’s new in baseball, basketball, and football. And finally, the strange standoff in last night’s Florida gubernatorial debate … over a fan.
Banner Image: Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent John Deasy speaks at a news conference in Los Angeles, California. Picture taken April 11, 2014. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
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4 storiesLAUSD Superintendent Deasy Out
LAUSD superintendent John Deasy resigned this morning. Former superintendent Ray Cortines is stepping in until the school board finds a permanent replacement. For the past three-and-a-half years, Deasy’s been a divisive leader. He oversaw significant improvements in student test scores.
Read the story18 minMarvel Goes YA
This week at New York Comic Con, Marvel announced that it was going into the Young Adult book business. The comics giant has enlisted a popular YA novelist to write a book about the character Black Widow’s early years. It’s only the latest example of Marvel’s ever-expanding pop culture grip.
Read the story4 minSklars on Sports
The comedy-sports duo the Sklar brothers tackle what’s new in the major leagues, in our regular roundup. The baseball season is nearly wrapped up, Steve Nash injured his back, plus news from the wonderful world of football.
Read the story13 minFlorida Gubernatorial Candidates Debate Fans
In a bizarre standoff that lasted nearly seven minutes, the Republican governor of Florida, Rick Scott, refused to take the stage for a planned debate with his opponent, Democratic candidate Charlie Crist. At issue...a fan Crist had nestled under his podium.
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