3 leaders, one city, one community! Thank you Germain and Brandon; It was amazing to get to know The both of you. Germain works at Waukegan high school as a career specialist. I had a great time catching up with a fellow classmate Brandon. Brandon serves on the Waukegan school board. #community #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #advocate #advocateforchange #waukegan #bulldogfrances #bulldog #chicago #schoolboard #teacher #teacherlife #justdoit #teachers #activists (at Waukegan, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmBtNDKH7Hj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f5m0tk9lwplh
LAUSD voters are heading to the polls at a moment of uncertainty for the nation's second-largest school district.
With layoffs looming, Superintendent Carvalho on paid leave while under federal investigation, and ongoing debates about charter school oversight, the next school board will face enormous challenges.
In my latest article, I explain why I'm endorsing Ankur Patel in Board District 4 and Dr. Rocío Rivas in Board District 2. I also discuss the importance of special education advocacy, transparency, and accountability as the district navigates the years ahead.
With layoffs, investigations, and weak oversight, LAUSD voters face critical choices in Tuesday’s election.
Seattle’s school board is scrapping its controversial student-outcomes-only model and bringing back key committees on finance, operations and policy 🔄📚 What will this shift mean for safety, staffing and transparency in schools? https://hyperlocalnews.website/seaen/seattle-drops-controversial-school-governance.html
The filing period for LAUSD’s 2026 school board races is over—but the ballot isn’t set yet.
Candidates now have to gather signatures to qualify. Every district has multiple contenders, but the competitive landscape varies—and that matters for oversight in the nation’s second-largest school district.
I broke down who filed, what happens next, and why school board competition matters:
Nominating petitions in hand, the real work begins for candidates seeking a place on the June ballot.
Washington’s SB 5860 would double school board stipends, add required financial training and even reimburse childcare 🏫💵 Supporters say it could open the door for more working‑class voices—but funding it is the fight. Full story: https://hyperlocalnews.website/seaen/bill-to-raise-pay-for-washington-school-board.html