Carl J. Petersen
Bio
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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LAUSD Candidate Kahllid Al-Alim on Special Education
“Too many students in BD1 are missing out on the services they deserve because of a lack of full funding from the Federal Government AND because LAUSD does not do all it must do to support students and families.” – BD1 Candidate Kahllid Al-Alim
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in Education
What Is The Plan For Charter School Co-Locations?
“The co-location of charter schools, pursuant to Proposition 39, is often detrimental to District schools and the students they educate, and has a tangible negative impact on the District’s ability to maintain and grow important priorities” – LAUSD Board Resolution
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in The Swamp
LAUSD Candidate Andreas Farmakalidis on Student Safety
Granada “clearly withheld information about the violations from parents until notified by LAUSD. This lack of transparency, especially regarding potential safety hazards, is a major breach of trust and undermines parental right to informed decision-making.” – BD3 candidate Andreas Farmakalidis
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in Education
