Andy Thomas

Walden University

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Candidate for the LAUSD District 5 Board seat, endorsed by the Los Angeles Times; professor at Walden, an online university;  educational consultant and a LAUSD parent

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Four of seven LAUSD board members are up for election next month. We hear from 5th District incumbent Bennett Kayser and his challengers.

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Four of seven LAUSD board members are up for election next month. We hear from 5th District incumbent Bennett Kayser and his challengers.

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