L.A. schools revisited

Does the L.A. Unified School District allow its students enough flexibility to leave failing schools? Why is the dropout rate so high? Is the expansive district breaking itself up? All week, Reason Foundation's Lisa Snell debates former L.A. Board of Education member David Tokofsky.

February 15, 2008

DUST-UP

Downsizing LAUSD

Today, Snell and Tokofsky debate whether L.A. Unified has grown too large. Previously, they discussed choices for district students in low-performing campuses, the role of the teachers union in improving public schools, the effect of voucher programs on public education and the extent and ramifications of L.A. Unified's dropout rate.

February 14, 2008

DUST-UP

Disappearing students

Today, Tokofsky and Snell discuss the extent and ramifications of L.A. Unified's dropout rate. Previously, they debated choices for district students in low-performing campuses, the role of the teachers union in improving public schools and the effect of voucher programs on public education. They'll conclude their debate tomorrow with a discussion on breaking up L.A. Unified.

February 13, 2008

DUST-UP

The great voucher debate

Today, Snell and Tokofsky discuss the effect of voucher programs on public education. Previously, they debated choices in the Los Angeles Unified School District for students in low-performing campuses and the role of the teachers union in improving public schools. Later in the week, they'll discuss L.A. Unified's dropout problem and breaking up the district.

DUST-UP

Teachers union graded

Today, Tokofsky and Snell discuss how UTLA can lend itself to improving L.A. schools. Previously, they weighed options for students enrolled in low-performing campuses. Later in the week, they'll discuss vouchers, breaking up the school district and more.

February 11, 2008

DUST-UP

What if students want out?

Today, Snell and Tokofsky weigh options for L.A. Unified students enrolled in low-performing schools. Later in the week, they'll discuss vouchers, breaking up the school district and more.

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