Joshua Pechthalt

California Federation of Teachers

Guest

President, and former Vice President, of the California Federation of Teachers

Joshua Pechthalt on KCRW

“Sprawling” might be the word most used to describe Los Angeles. The city has a school system to match. There are more than 900 schools in the L.A.

Making L.A.: Education

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The fight over education reform went to court today in Los Angeles.

Rights of Teachers and Students: Can a Judge Find Balance?

The fight over education reform went to court today in Los Angeles.

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