Andy Thomas

Walden University

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Candidate for the LAUSD District 5 Board seat, endorsed by the Los Angeles Times; professor at Walden, an online university;  educational consultant and a LAUSD parent

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Four of seven LAUSD board members are up for election next month. We hear from 5th District incumbent Bennett Kayser and his challengers.

LAUSD School Board, District Five Seat Up for Grabs

Four of seven LAUSD board members are up for election next month. We hear from 5th District incumbent Bennett Kayser and his challengers.

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