Which Way, L.A.?: JOHN DEASY STEPS DOWN FROM L.A. UNIFIED

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John Deasy Steps Down from LA Unified

John Deasy and the elected school board agree that academic achievement rose during his tenure as Superintendent of LA Unifed. So, did he really resign today… or was he pushed out of the second largest public school district in the United States?

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John Deasy and the elected school board agree that academic achievement rose during his tenure as Superintendent of LA Unifed. So, did he really resign today… or was he pushed out of the second largest public school district in the United States? We’ll hear about Deasy’s departure, and about his interim replacement—Ramon Cortines, who’s been there before.

Producers:
Katie Cooper
Claire Martin

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In today’s letter of resignation as Superintendent of LA Schools, John Deasy says, “I am overwhelmed with pride in what this administration has accomplished for the youth of Los Angeles.” In announcing Deasy’s departure, the elected school board said “academic achievement rose substantially despite severe economic hardships” during Deasy’s tenure. Deasy’s resignation was accepted by a vote of 6 to 1, with Monica Ratliff voting no.

The vote for Ramon Cortines as his interim replacement was unanimous.

Guests:
Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times (@LATstevelopez)
Alex Caputo-Pearl, United Teachers Los Angeles (@CaputoPearl)
Karen Wolfe, Publicist (@kwolfepack)