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Which Way, L.A.?

LAUSD Votes to Hand Over Schools to Charter Groups

The chief of the California Charter Schools Association calls it a “once in a generation opportunity.” The teacher's union calls it illegal. Last night, the Los Angeles Unified School Board agreed to open up 250 schools to outside operators, 50 new ones and 200 that are “failing” under No Child Left Behind .

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

The chief of the California Charter Schools Association calls it a “once in a generation opportunity.” The teacher's union calls it illegal. Last night, the Los Angeles Unified School Board agreed to open up 250 schools to outside operators, 50 new ones and 200 that are “failing” under No Child Left Behind.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Sonya Geis

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    Communities for Teaching Excellence

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    Apple Academy Charter Public Schools

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