Which Way, L.A.?
Can LA Schools Still 'Race to the Top'?
California's lost hundreds of millions of dollars by submitting applications that failed for President Obama's Race to the Top school aid. Now LAUSD has another chance.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenCalifornia has lost hundreds of millions of dollars by submitting applications that failed for President Obama's Race to the Top school aid. Now LA Unified has a chance to try again — on its own, without a reluctant Governor Brown. We hear what's at stake and look at the history of Race to the Top. Also, what's next for the Schuller Ministries, and the winners of the California Academic Decathlon. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, Republicans, Democrats and Voter ID.
Banner image: Granada Hills Charter High School's Academic Decathlon Team, including Sean Wejebe (3rd from right with medals) and coach Spencer Wolf (far left)
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4 storiesLAUSD Celebrates Academic Decathlon Wins as Program Cuts Loom
Granada Hills Charter High has brought an Academic Decathlon Championship to the LAUSD for the second year in a row. Returning to LA from yesterday's victor in Sacramento is one of three coaches, Spencer Wolf, and senior Sean Wejebe, who was the highest scoring student in yesterday's competition.
Read the story8 minCan Education Reformers Bypass UTLA and Governor Brown?
President Obama's Education Secretary Arne Duncan has encouraged states to compete for education reform money under the program called Race to the Top .
Read the story12 minSchuller Church Leaves Crystal Cathedral, Lands in Movie Theater
The Rev. Robert Schuller's massive, spectacular Crystal Cathedral began in a drive-in theater. Now the Cathedral has been sold to the Catholic Archdiocese of Orange County.
Read the story6 minThe War over Voter ID Heats Up
In 16 states, Republican-dominated legislatures have tightened access to the polls. Pennsylvania has become the ninth to require Photo ID's. But the Obama Justice Department says these and other restrictions could deprive large numbers of citizens of their right to vote.
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