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With a college senior and a fifth grader, I've been in the trenches of Los Angeles Unified for a lot longer than I ever planned to be. We've tried virtually every type: open enrollment, magnet, local school. I am adamantly against school uniforms, pro public schools, and frustrated with the bureaucracy that is LAUSD. Previously, I answered questions on the LA Times Education blog, School Me!, now I just help people navigate the magnet system and show families how they can make educated choices on a few different websites for their children's schools without spending $25,000 per year. I write the school newsletter, and it's a family affair, since my husband handles the website. My son is living proof that with a little work, public schools can cater to your child's individual needs.
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View all activity »Post in: Community Magnet School (getting in) May 23, 2012
Hi karlakahler, You can contact the magnet coordinator and ask. Make sure you use words like "typically" and "I know this... More »
Post in: Moving to Mississippi May 23, 2012
Hi stehilljudy, Here's a great place to start: http://www.greatschools.org/find-schools/ You can type in the zip code (or... More »
Post in: Military Family Moving to San Antonio May 23, 2012
Hi SWEET1. It sounds like you've already been on the school reviews page here: http://www.greatschools.org/find-schools/ If not type... More »
Post in: REOCATING TO NORTH CAROLINA May 23, 2012
Hi hangman575, Don't feel so overwhelmed. GreatSchools can help. First start with this article. http://www.greatschools.org/find-a-school/moving/39... More »
Post in: Field Trip Woes May 22, 2012
Hi ptafoya, It sure is tough to be a volunteer. You want to help and then it doesn't feel like your help is welcomed. You or your... More »
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