Kelly Gonez

LAUSD board member, District 6, Northeast valley

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LAUSD board member, District 6, Northeast valley

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A group of LAUSD parents who want schools to reopen participated in a Zoom blackout this week.

Parents protest for school reopenings. LA Unified says it’ll bring high-needs students back to campuses in March

A group of LAUSD parents who want schools to reopen participated in a Zoom blackout this week.

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Here in LA the most expensive school board race in American history is over. It cost about $15 million for two races between charter schools and the teachers’ union.

The future of public education in LA

Here in LA the most expensive school board race in American history is over. It cost about $15 million for two races between charter schools and the teachers’ union.

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