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    Which Way, L.A.?

    LA Teacher Layoffs May Be Reversed

    The Los Angeles Unified School District laid off more than 2000 teachers on the first of this month. Now it appears their jobs may be saved.  But, because it's taken so long for a deal to be made, it may be too late for some who've found other employment. Howard Blume covers education for the LA Times.

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

    The Los Angeles Unified School District laid off more than 2000 teachers on the first of this month. Now it appears their jobs may be saved. But, because it's taken so long for a deal to be made, it may be too late for some who've found other employment. Howard Blume covers education for the LA Times.

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    Budget Crisis Threatens the University of California
    1. 0:00Is China Really a Melting Pot?
    2. 30:19LA Teacher Layoffs May Be ReversedYou’re reading this
    3. 36:52Budget Crisis Threatens the University of California
    4. 48:48Sudden Overhaul of the State Nursing Board
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Howard Blume

      education reporter for the Los Angeles Times

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    Budget Crisis Threatens the University of California
    1. 0:00Is China Really a Melting Pot?
    2. 30:19LA Teacher Layoffs May Be ReversedYou’re reading this
    3. 36:52Budget Crisis Threatens the University of California
    4. 48:48Sudden Overhaul of the State Nursing Board
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