Howard Blume covers education for the Los Angeles Times. He’s won the top investigative reporting prize from the L.A. Press Club and print Journalist of the Year from the L.A. Society of Professional Journalists chapter. He recently retired “Deadline L.A.,” a past honoree for best public-affairs radio program, which he produced and co-hosted on KPFK-FM (90.7) for 15 years. He teaches tap dancing and has two superior daughters.
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March 15, 2024
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March 13, 2024
One school board candidate had to explain antisemitic online posts. Another remained silent about an investigation. Both seem poised to make November runoffs.
March 6, 2024
UTLA acts after revelations that school board candidate Kahllid Al-Alim engaged in social media activity including reposting or liking antisemitic and pornographic content.
March 4, 2024
Outside groups continue to flood Los Angeles Board of Education races with spending to win influence over the direction of the nation’s second-largest school system.
Feb. 29, 2024
The investigation was launched after a civil lawsuit was filed alleging candidate Graciela Ortiz and a political ally are liable for the actions of a campaign worker, who pleaded no contest to sexual misconduct with an underage volunteer.
Feb. 24, 2024
The suspension represents a blow to Kahllid Al-Alim’s campaign for the District 1 Board of Education seat, which represents much of South Los Angeles and southwest L.A.
Feb. 23, 2024
School board front-runner Kahllid Al-Alim, seeking a seat that represents much of south and southwest L.A., has expressed regret over the social media posts.
Feb. 21, 2024
L.A. school officials say policy limiting campus sharing with charters protects key programs from being undermined. Charters say rules are unfair, illegal.
Feb. 14, 2024