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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Is Jerry Brown Twisting Arms For A Law-Breaking Charter School?
“Always provocative, Brown…argued against more controls over charter schools.” – EdSource, 1/6/19 As the North Valley Military Institute (NVMI) Board of Trustees met two days before the school was scheduled to appear on the agenda of a Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Board meeting, they seemed surprisingly combative. Paperwork had been released prior to the meeting stating that LACOE Staff had found that the charter school had not complied with the requirements outlined the previous week and that on August 15, 2023, the LACOE Board would vote on revocation. While a conciliatory tone seemed necessary for any chance at survival, NVMI’s “Superintendent” referred to LACOE’s actions to fulfill its obligations as a regulator as “illegal and immoral.”
By Carl J. Petersen3 years ago in The Swamp
School District Holds Its High Tech Pep Rally
“This speech is going to be long” – Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho If there was any doubt why some refer to LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho as “Mr. Hollywood," the 2023-24 Opening of Schools Address put it to rest. Following several student performances highlighting the breadth of talent in the District, a booming Awards-show Voice brought Carvalho to the stage using phrases like "Outstanding Educator." It was clear that modesty was not in his toolbox.
By Carl J. Petersen3 years ago in Education
Another Candidate Declares In School Board Race
“You know, businesses are people.” – Elizabeth Badger Elizabeth Badger is a perennial candidate who in addition to running for a seat on the LAUSD School Board in 2015 and 2020 has also sought positions in the California State Assembly and the Los Angeles City Council. This week she filed with the Los Angeles City Ethics Department for a second rematch against incumbent LAUSD Board member Scott Schmerelson.
By Carl J. Petersen3 years ago in The Swamp
Charter School Receives Devastating Notice Of Violation
“This letter constitutes formal notice of failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the fully executed MOU and law and provides a reasonable opportunity to remedy this violation. Failure to successfully remedy this violation and/or future incidents of noncompliance may result in the issuance of a Notice of Violation with Intent to Revoke.” – LACOE
By Carl J. Petersen3 years ago in The Swamp
School District Race Is Starting To Get Crowded
“My experience separates me from others who are running for Board District 3 and makes me hopeful that we can be the country's premier district together through building consensus and making strategic decisions” – Richard Ramos
By Carl J. Petersen3 years ago in Education
Revocation of NVMI Charter Is "In Process"
“Like passengers on a bus that’s low on gas with failing brakes on a downhill trajectory, the students recently removed from NVMI and those still aboard deserve truthful alerts and all the help they can get, without delay.” – Cheryl Ortega
By Carl J. Petersen3 years ago in The Swamp
