L.A. Unified philanthropy taps wealthy Angelinos for projects near to superintendent's heart
Philanthropist Megan Chernin in the Century City offices of the Los Angeles Fund for Public Education.; Credit: Adolfo Guzman-Lopez
The Los Angeles Fund for Public Education was created two years ago to tap wealthy, high profile donors to help the mostly low-income kids in Los Angeles Unified School District.
Founded by district Superintendent John Deasy, the group has taken on two projects near to his heart: Breakfast in the Classroom and arts education. It has also attracted criticism from the teacher's union - which opposes many of Deasy's policies.
The breakfast program increased the number of elementary school students getting a morning meal by using the
The Los Angeles Fund for Public Education was created two years ago to tap wealthy, high profile donors to help the mostly low-income kids in Los Angeles Unified School District.
Founded by district Superintendent John Deasy, the group has taken on two projects near to his heart: Breakfast in the Classroom and arts education. It has also attracted criticism from the teacher's union - which opposes many of Deasy's policies.
The breakfast program increased the number of elementary school students getting a morning meal by using the