Press Play with Madeleine Brand
How the teachers strike affects low-income minority students
Negotiations are back on between the teachers and LAUSD. We look at what they should be talking about with an education consultant who’s seen both sides. Also, what happened at two Central LA school where teachers met with parents?
By Madeleine Brand • • 47m ListenNegotiations are back on between the teachers and LAUSD. We look at what they should be talking about with an education consultant who’s seen both sides. Also, what happened at two Central LA school where teachers met with parents?
In this episode
5 storiesHow are low-income minority students handling the teachers strike?
The teacher’s union and LAUSD restarted negotiations today for the first time in a week.
Read the story6 minFormer LAUSD board member and teacher: The district is not going bankrupt
Written by Amy Ta, produced by Caitlin Plummer Negotiations between LAUSD and teachers are continuing with no clear end in sight. Both sides seem unwilling to budge on key issues, like class size and staffing. Mayor Garcetti has offered to…
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Andrew Wheeler’s confirmation hearing to officially run the EPA took place on Wednesday. He’s been acting chief for several months. Wheeler replaced Scott Pruitt, who resigned because of ethics scandals.
Read the story8 minWhy the Women’s March movement is fracturing
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Read the story17 minWill the LA Rams make it to the Super Bowl?
The Chargers are out of the NFL playoffs. They lost to the New England Patriots last Sunday. But the Los Angeles Rams are still in the playoffs. They are playing the Saints this weekend in New Orleans.
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