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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

9-16-14 Hemlock on the Rocks

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Gloria Romero: Email retention essential for L.A. school district - The Orange County Register
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/district-635168-emails-lausd.html Gloria Romero: Email retention essential for L.A. school district Things seem to just keep disappearing in California's largest school district, Los Angeles Unified. First there was the revelation that iPads purchased for students were "missing," uncovering the bungled rollout plan. That was followed with news that the
What if LAUSD teachers strike and the administrators have to teach? - Los Angeles Public Education | Examiner.com
http://www.examiner.com/article/what-if-lausd-teachers-strike-and-the-administrators-have-to-teach What if LAUSD teachers strike and the administrators have to teach? The school district gets paid for each student in school. So, if the teachers go on strike, parents will be encouraged to have their children attend school. The district spokespeople will contend that everything will be in order and
Armored Vehicle, Grenade Launchers At Disposal Of LAUSD Police Force « CBS Los Angeles
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/09/15/armored-tank-grenade-launchers-at-disposal-of-lausd-police-force/ Related Tags: LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Los Angeles Unified School District police officials are considering whether they need the armored vehicle and grenade launchers they received from the U.S. military. The military hardware at the disposal of LAUSD police officers includes a 20-foot-l

Do You Have VIABLE Complaints Against LAUSD? Check this out ....
Teaching Community, Have you filled out your Grand Jury Complaint Form asking for theLos Angeles Grand Jury to investigate Superintendent Deasy forabuse of power ? If not review the forms attached.1) Grand Jury Complaint Example Form with 2nd Page Instructions2) Blank Grand Jury Complaint Form (to be printed out for mass dissemination) A) Any adult can file a complaint. Superintendent Deasy has wa






9-16-14 Hemlock on the Rocks
Hemlock on the Rocks: Common Core: It Seemed Like a Good Idea Until It Existeddeutsch29 posted: "In 2008, Education Next asked 3,200 respondents (700 of whom were public school teachers) about their thoughts on having "the same set of educational standards" in order to "hold schools accountable." Respondents were divided into sub-samples and asked on" Respond to this