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    Which Way, L.A.?

    A Big Boost for Charter Schools - What About Mayor Villaraigosa?

    The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation put up almost eight million dollars today to create ten charter schools to replace Locke High. Mayor Villaraigosa won’t be directly involved and when he showed up at the announcement, was swamped with questions about his personal life.

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    By Warren Olney • Jul 10, 2007 • 30m Listen

    The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation put up almost eight million dollars today to create ten charter schools to replace Locke High. Mayor Villaraigosa won’t be directly involved and when he showed up at the announcement, was swamped with questions about his personal life.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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