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    Which Way, L.A.?

    LAUSD Board Elections: Proxy War between the Union and Charter Schools

    Next week's LA School Board elections have turned into a contest between the Teachers' Union and the California Charter Schools Association. Both are focused on two crucial races, and they're spending big money. Howard Blume is education reporter for the LA Times .

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    By Warren Olney • May 14, 2015 • 17m Listen

    Next week's LA School Board elections have turned into a contest between the Teachers' Union and the California Charter Schools Association. Both are focused on two crucial races, and they're spending big money. Howard Blume is education reporter for the LA Times.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Alex Caputo-Pearl

      president of United Teachers Los Angeles

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      Howard Blume

      education reporter for the Los Angeles Times

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      Gary Borden

      California Charter Schools Association Advocates

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