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    Which Way, L.A.?

    LA's Groundbreaking School Reform

    After a deadline of midnight last night, LA Unified is still counting the number of applications from groups who want to take over the campuses of 12 struggling schools and 18 new ones.  It's all part of a controversial strategy for education reform adopted last August by the elected School Board.

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

    After a deadline of midnight last night, LA Unified is still counting the number of applications from groups who want to take over the campuses of 12 struggling schools and 18 new ones. It's all part of a controversial strategy for education reform adopted last August by the elected School 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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      Howard Blume

      education reporter for the Los Angeles Times

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      Judy Burton

      Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools

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      A.J. Duffy

      Apple Academy Charter Public Schools

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    Education Reform in Washington and in Los Angeles
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