Carl Petersen is running against Monica Garcia for the LAUSD seat in District 2. Garcia has long been one of the most vociferous and aggressive proponents of charter schools expansion in the district. So it is not surprising that she has received campaign contributions from the owner and employees of the Celerity Educational Group, the charter chain currently under investigation by the district and by the FBI.
Petersen is a father of five and an advocate for students with special needs.
Both Petersen and another candidate, Lisa Alva, received endorsements by the Network for Public Education.
If there is a runoff including Garcia, friends of public schools and public integrity should work hard to elect either Petersen or Alva.
Diane Ravitch's blog 
Monica Garcia was board president and major supporter of former superintendent Deasy who was totally responsible for the iPad scandal. She has also voted in favor of many charters who were recommended for denial. She has been the recipient of massive donations from the CA Charter School Association(CCSA). Which LAUSD students does she represent??? Certainly not all of them.
Thanks for a great report, Carl. Good luck tomorrow! I wish you and Lisa could share the board seat!