David E. Kirkland

Executive Director of NYU Metro Center (for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools)

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After the teachers strike and a new contract, LAUSD will have smaller class sizes, better paid teachers, and more nurses, librarians, and counselors.

Funding challenges, racial inequality and charters -- can LAUSD create a better system for all students?

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