Los Angeles Unified School District Supt. John Deasy chats about a book that David Paredes is reading at Figueroa Street Elementary School in South L.A. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles Unified School District Supt. John Deasy
Deasy talks with Luisa Garcia at Figueroa Street Elementary as the “Food for Thought” program, which provides breakfast in classrooms, is launched. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
Deasy jokes with Christopher Palma-Cruz, right, and Luisa Garcia at Figueroa Street Elementary. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
L.A. Unified “has been paralyzed by a culture of fear to do anything independent in leadership, Deasy says. Now, he says, we get things done. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
Deasy ponders a question in his office at L.A. Unified headquarters. Putting kids first requires professional courage, he says. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
Deasy shakes hands with senior office technician Bonnie Sugerman on a visit to Liechty Middle School west of downtown. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
