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It's a Brave New World for LA Unified
On the first day of school, are LAUSD teachers ready for Common Core curriculum, iPad's and new graduation requirements? Also, transformation by the "Parent Trigger" law.
By Warren Olney • • 28m ListenIt's the first day of school for LA Unified, and Superintendent John Deasy compares the magnitude of anticipated changes to compulsory attendance or desegregation. Are teachers ready for the "Common Core" curriculum, iPads and new graduation requirements? We hear about the first school I LA Unified transformed by the "Parent Trigger" law. Also, who's in charge of contract negotiations with workers at LA's Department of Water and Power: new Mayor Eric Garcetti or the City Council? Will the public have any input?
On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, one of America's most influential newspapers will now be owned by a pioneer in the industry that almost destroyed it. Did Amazon founder Jeff Bezos buy the Washington Post for public service, political influence or something else? How will he and other digital tycoons impact the future of journalism?
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2 storiesIt's a Brave New World for LA Unified
LA Unified began training teachers for the new Common Core curriculum two years ago. Last year, it was introduced in kindergarten and grades one, six and nine. How important is it?
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LA's Department of Water and Power was a big issue in this year's election for Mayor, with the workers' union supporting the losing candidate, Wendy Greuel. Contract negotiations were scheduled to start next year, but on Friday of this week, the City Council will hold a closed, all-day session. New Mayor Eric Garcetti has been invited.
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