LAUSD should cut failing DEI programs not charter school funding
The LA Unified School District is in serious financial trouble, with a $3.6 billion deficit.So where does it start cutting spending?If you guessed “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI), you get a failing grade in California politics.But if you guessed “charter schools,” you get an A-plus.
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By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story It’s no mystery why LAUSD is cutting $10 million per year from the district’s 42 charter schools.The powerful teachers unions detest charter schools — even “affiliated” ones, whose staff are part of United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA).Charter schools have greater independence from the district — and often show better results.California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!They are islands of excellence in a sea of despair.That’s why charter schools are so popular in minority communities.
Parents are desperate to get their kids out of LAUSD’s failing public schools and into a charter school. Sometimes children take city buses across the entire city just to attend one.The 42 schools that would be affected by the cuts were using the money for “essential” staff and programs.The district tried to justify the cuts by pointing out that not every charter school received the funds.Apparently, no one can stand out.Everyone must be reduced to the same level.It’s worth noting what LAUSD didn’t cut. As The California Post reported, LAUSD decided to protect $100 million for something called the Black Student Achievement Plan (BSAP).The board preserved the funding for B...