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John Deasy Steps Down from LA Unified
John Deasy and the elected school board agree that academic achievement rose during his tenure as Superintendent of LA Unifed. So, did he really resign today… or was he pushed out of the second largest public school district in the United States?
By Warren Olney • • 24m ListenJohn Deasy and the elected school board agree that academic achievement rose during his tenure as Superintendent of LA Unifed. So, did he really resign today… or was he pushed out of the second largest public school district in the United States? We’ll hear about Deasy’s departure, and about his interim replacement—Ramon Cortines, who’s been there before.
Also, sex with minor children is a business in Southern California. Law enforcement is finally beginning to treat the kids as victims, and courts are focused on rehabilitation, rather than punishment.
Banner Image: LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy speaks at a City Year event; Credit: City Year
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2 storiesDeasy Resigns from LA Unified
In today’s letter of resignation as Superintendent of LA Schools, John Deasy says, “I am overwhelmed with pride in what this administration has accomplished for the youth of Los Angeles.”
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“Too many children in Los Angeles County know that the sex trade has no borders.”
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