Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Austin Beutner’s record and reputation as LAUSD superintendent
Austin Beutner is stepping down after three years as superintendent of the second-largest school district in the U.S. In his farewell speech on Monday, he said the LA Unified School District is “well on the path to recovery” after a turbulent year.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenAustin Beutner is stepping down after three years as superintendent of the second-largest school district in the U.S. In his farewell speech on Monday, he said the LA Unified School District is “well on the path to recovery” after a turbulent year.
What does his three-year record look like? KCRW talks with LAUSD Board member Jackie Goldberg and West LA-based parent Danna Rosenthal, whose two children are enrolled in the district.
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In Austin Beutner's farewell speech on Monday, he said LAUSD is “well on the path to recovery” after a turbulent year.
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