Which Way, L.A.?
The Politics of Education in South LA
Teacher evaluations, pay raises, charter schools and a controversial superintendent will all be affected by next Tuesday’s special election to a vacancy on the LA Unified School Board. We’ll hear from both candidates.
By Warren Olney • • 25m ListenTeacher evaluations, pay raises, charter schools and a controversial superintendent will all be affected by next Tuesday’s special election to a vacancy on the LA Unified School Board. A young, self-styled reformer is challenging a veteran of 50 years of teaching and administration. The stakes are high, but critics say the reformer has taken a low road in the run-off campaign. We’ll hear from both candidates.
Also, it’s not so hot, but it’s still humid. How long will Southern Californians be stuck with somebody else’s weather?
Banner Image: Classroom Desks; Credit: Christopher Sessums
