Carl J. Petersen
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Carl Petersen is a former Green Party candidate for the LAUSD School Board and a longtime advocate for public education and special needs families. Now based in Washington State, he writes about politics, culture, and their intersections.
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The LAUSD's Continued Assault On Special Education
“We’re treated like problem parents instead of concerned parents.” – Parent comment to LAUSD School Board No group represents the frustrations of parents in the LAUSD more than those who have children with Special Education needs. Like any other parent, they just want their kids to reach their maximum potential but the District makes them fight for every service that can help them reach this goal. It is as if the law that guarantees them a Free and Appropriate Public Education does not exist.
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in Education
LAUSD Candidate Forum: Special Education
“I just want to reiterate that we must move away from the District's ‘one size fits all’ approach. Special Education services must be tailored to the needs of individual students.” – BD5 Candidate Fidencio Joel Gallardo
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in Education
LAUSD Candidate DeWayne Davis on PROP-39 Co-Locations
“I believe in the importance and necessity of transparency.” – BD1 Candidate DeWayne Davis DeWayne Davis is running for the seat currently occupied by the retiring George McKenna in LAUSD’s Board District 1. As part of my ongoing Candidate Forum series, Davis was asked five questions about PROP-39 co-locations. For the introduction to this subject along with answers from other candidates, please see the article LAUSD Candidate Forum: PROP-39 Co-Locations.
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in Education
The Piper Comes Calling
“it has been determined that probable cause exists to believe that City Councilmember John Lee (Lee) violated governmental ethics laws by accepting gifts in excess of the gift limit, failing to report gifts, misusing his City position, and aiding and abetting another person’s misuse of a City position.” – LA City Ethics Commission
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in The Swamp
Who Is Advocating For The School District's Most Vulnerable Students?
“An extensive investigation has revealed that the LAUSD office, SFaCE, improperly formed this Appointment Committee in a manner that was both improper, impotent and incompetent.” – LAUSD CAC Chair, John “JP” Perron
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in The Swamp
