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Monica Ratliff's election to L.A. school board is 'huge upset'

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The fifth-grade teacher's low-budget effort defeats Antonio Sanchez, who had $2.2 million spent on his behalf and was endorsed by the mayor's reform coalition.

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The billionaires lose one

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Valerie Strauss -- Big money doesn't always win the day. At least it didn't in a school board race in Los Angeles.

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LAUSD fighting for zero-tolerance on teacher cheating

Kbuck sumitted ago via http://www.latimes.com (Views: 47, Clicks: 5)
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The school district says a decision by a state panel — determining there was test-score cheating but the teacher shouldn't be fired — sends the wrong message.

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'Willful defiance' in L.A. schools

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Editorial -- A proposal to prevent the suspending of students for a relatively minor infraction deserves the approval of the school board.

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L.A. school reform effort draws diverse group of wealthy donors

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Republicans, liberals, Hollywood notables and global corporate executives are among those who gave to the Coalition for School Reform. They hail from New York, the Silicon Valley, Arkansas, Los Angeles and elsewhere. They are a rich and diverse lot, including Republicans, liberals, Hollywood notables and international corporate executives.

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L.A. teachers vote 'no confidence' in Supt. Deasy

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In a referendum, 91% disapproved of the superintendent, the teachers union says. A measure sharply criticizing the union's leadership and laying out priorities passes too.

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The basics of better schools

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David L. Kir - It's not about the school board, just consistent, careful, cooperative educational strategies.

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L.A. charter school aims to toss out students with fake addresses

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Carpenter Community Charter is among the best elementary schools in Los Angeles. Its students surpass standardized testing goals, its art and music programs are thriving and it enjoys robust support from parents and the community. The campus also, officials say, is harboring scores of cheaters: families who have provided false addresses so their children can attend the esteemed Studio City school south of Ventura Boulevard.

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The downside of superstar schools

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Sandy Banks -- It's no surprise that parents go to great lengths to get their children into the coveted classrooms. But other campuses suffer a loss from such lopsided enthusiasm.

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L.A. Unified officials let abuse allegations slide, lawyers say

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Two high-level district employees heard but failed to act on accusations of sexual misconduct by an elementary school teacher, according to attorneys representing alleged victims.

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After 63 years, Palisades High English teacher closes the book

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.latimes.com (Views: 66, Clicks: 6)
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Rose Gilbert, who retired three weeks ago at 94, achieved celebrity status for being the oldest full-time teacher in the L.A. Unified School District. A drama classroom has been named in her honor.

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L.A. schools Supt. Deasy, 4 predecessors named in Miramonte lawsuit

nitajo sumitted ago via http://latimesblogs.latimes.com (Views: 33, Clicks: 4)
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Los Angeles schools Supt. John Deasy and four predecessors were named in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that alleges they intentionally did not report complaints of suspected teacher abuse. The lawsuit alleges that the superintendents created an environment in which administrators were advised to dismiss complaints of misconduct, shielded teachers from scrutiny and kept allegations from being reported to state authorities and law enforcement.

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Latino kids disproportionately victimized by teachers, lawyer says

nitajo sumitted ago via http://latimesblogs.latimes.com (Views: 46, Clicks: 4)
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A former state senator called Monday for an investigation into what she said was a disproportionately large number of Latino students believed to have been victimized by teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

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L.A. Unified's college-prep push is based on false data

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.latimes.com (Views: 39, Clicks: 4)
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San Jose's school district, which requires all students to pass the classes necessary to apply to California universities, initially reported strong results. But its success was overstated.

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1,000 campus aides will be added to LAUSD elementary schools

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The Los Angeles Unified School District plans to hire more than 1,000 campus aides to help boost security at elementary schools, a $4.2-million plan that will more than double the number of assistants employed by the district.

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Monica Ratliff's election to L.A. school board is 'huge upset'

The billionaires lose one

LAUSD fighting for zero-tolerance on teacher cheating

'Willful defiance' in L.A. schools

L.A. school reform effort draws diverse group of wealthy donors

L.A. teachers vote 'no confidence' in Supt. Deasy

The basics of better schools

L.A. charter school aims to toss out students with fake addresses

The downside of superstar schools

L.A. Unified officials let abuse allegations slide, lawyers say

After 63 years, Palisades High English teacher closes the book

L.A. schools Supt. Deasy, 4 predecessors named in Miramonte lawsuit

Latino kids disproportionately victimized by teachers, lawyer says

L.A. Unified's college-prep push is based on false data

1,000 campus aides will be added to LAUSD elementary schools

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