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    Which Way, L.A.?

    John Deasy's iPad Controversy - The Political Fallout?

    LA Unified Superintendent John Deasy has announced that his $1 billion plan to get iPads for every student is over. He wants to solicit new bids for the future.

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    By Warren Olney • Aug 27, 2014 • 1 min read

    LA Unified Superintendent John Deasy has announced that his $1 billion plan to get iPads for every student is over. He wants to solicit new bids for the future. Deasy acted this week after emails obtained by news organizations revealed a cozy relationship between him and Apple, the maker of iPads—and between both Deasy and a former assistant with Pearson, which produces educational software. Can Deasy survive? Raphael Sonenshein is Executive Director of the Pat Brown Institute and a long-time student of politics in Los Angeles.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      KCRW

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      Raphael Sonenshein

      California State University, Los Angeles

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