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    Which Way, L.A.?

    L.A. School Board Readies for Budget Battle

    California faces a deficit upwards of 15 billion dollars. Governor Schwarzenegger’s proposed budget would increase education spending by 193 million—but that won’t pay cost of living increases and some special funding is being reduced.  For the LA Unified School District , that means a 353 million dollar shortfall.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    California faces a deficit upwards of 15 billion dollars. Governor Schwarzenegger’s proposed budget would increase education spending by 193 million—but that won’t pay cost of living increases and some special funding is being reduced. For the LA Unified School District, that means a 353 million dollar shortfall.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Producer, To the Point

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      David L. Brewer, III

      Superintendent, LA Unified School District

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      Contributor, LA Weekly

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      LAUSD Board of Education

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