Carl J. Petersen
Bio
Carl Petersen is a parent advocate for students with SpEd needs and public education. As a Green Party candidate in LAUSD’s District 2 School Board race, he was endorsed by Network for Public Education (NPE) Action. Opinions are his own.
Stories (173/0)
LAUSD Candidate Andreas Farmakalidis on Governance
“the effectiveness of managing a large bureaucracy isn't solely determined by its size but by the leadership, organizational structures, policies, and practices in place.” – BD3 Candidate Andreas Farmakalidis
By Carl J. Petersen4 months ago in Education
Failing Citizenship
“This is not a black and white world You can't afford to believe in your side” – Live Like a scab located on a part of the body that is prone to contact with the outside world, any pause in the hostilities in the Middle East always seems destined to be ripped away before it can lead to permanent healing. Looking to disrupt the expanding state of detente between Israel and its neighbors, Hamas stuck a knife directly into the healing wound with its barbaric terrorist attack of October 7th. Israel's right-wing government responded with a sledgehammer, exacting revenge not only on the terrorists but on innocent civilians.
By Carl J. Petersen4 months ago in The Swamp
Charter Schools, SpEd, Vaccine Mandates, and Other Answers
“If a child is not feeling well, then he is not learning well.” – BD3 Candidate Richard Ramos On Saturday, November 18, 2023, the candidates for the BD3 LAUSD School Board seat (minus no-show Elizabeth Badger) spent just under three hours answering questions from the community about the direction of the School District. The following is a summary of the questions and their answers, starting with the opening statements:
By Carl J. Petersen5 months ago in Education
Crunch Time
“It’s the uncertainty, the challenge and the willingness to put it all on the line that draws a lot of people to climb mountains. That can also apply to a lot of other challenges in life, whether it’s running for office, starting a family, going to grad school or taking all of your cash and assets and starting a business.” – Mark Udall
By Carl J. Petersen5 months ago in Education
Facing The Voters
“Community Schools are a road to communism.” – BD3 Candidate Raquel Villalta As my wife and I pulled into the parking lot of Birmingham Charter High School, we were impressed by the number of cars already present. It was a Saturday night on the first day of Thanksgiving break and spots were already scarce. Civil engagement may not be dead after all.
By Carl J. Petersen5 months ago in Education
LAUSD Candidate Richard Ramos on Special Education
“As an LAUSD Board of Education member, I am committed to helping parents and families with special education needs by facilitating connections with the relevant personnel within LAUSD to address their questions and concerns.” – BD3 Candidate Richard Ramos
By Carl J. Petersen5 months ago in Education
LAUSD Candidate DeWayne Davis on Special Education
“A resolution affirming this objective while also more clearly defining the inclusion of parent’s wishes…would only serve to improve the District’s ability to meet the needs of all students.” – BD1 Candidate DeWayne Davis
By Carl J. Petersen5 months ago in Education
Los Angeles Candidates File To Run In March Primary
“Especially in local elections, because hardly anybody pays attention to those - but it's really important who's mayor and who's on the city council, county commissioners, sheriffs, district attorney, and of course the school board.” – Jello Biafra
By Carl J. Petersen5 months ago in Education