L.A. Unified philanthropy taps wealthy Angelinos for projects near to superintendent's heart
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