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Focus (Forum & Focus)

Jun. 6, 2007

School Daze

Forum Column - By Areva D. Martin - Areva Martin argues that Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's failed attempt to take over Los Angeles public schools underscores the need for dramatic educational reform.

FORUM COLUMN

By Areva D. Martin

      As controversy rages, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced recently that he will not seek further review of an appellate-court decision that deemed his bid to take over Los Angeles public schools unconstitutional.
      The announcement comes weeks after Green Dot Public Schools cleared a major hurdle that should give it the ability to take over Locke High School...

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