Gary Borden

California Charter Schools Association Advocates

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Executive director of California Charter Schools Association Advocates, the campaign fundraising arm of the charter organization

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Next week's LA School Board elections have turned into a contest between the Teachers' Union and the California Charter Schools Association.

LAUSD Board Elections: Proxy War between the Union and Charter Schools

Next week's LA School Board elections have turned into a contest between the Teachers' Union and the California Charter Schools Association.

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