Classes start on Tuesday (August 12, 2014)
CLASSES BEGIN ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2014
No Lawmaker Left Behind campaign takes off
A new campaign called "No Lawmaker Left Behind" was launched this summer by the Alliance for California Adult Schools. Teachers and Students around California are visiting their elected representatives to inform them how important it is to fully fund Adult Education, including ESL, Career Tech Ed, Parent Ed, Family Literacy & Older Adults. Their website is www.A4CAS.org
Here is a map of Adult School sites in California organized by the corresponding California Senators and Assemblymembers.
Successful Campaign to save Family Literacy in LAUSD!
Congratulations to the parents, students, organizer Patricia Bauer and all those who convinced the LAUSD school board to save the Family Literacy program! Your leadership in this grassroots effort is an example to all of us of the power of organizing!
UnitedAdultStudents posted this video of the speakers from the June 17 LAUSD Board of Education meeting:
Speakers include:
Marcelina Perez 0:00
Patricia Bower: 1:50
Tricia Sarmiento: 3:50
Angel Sarmiento: 6:08
Jasmin / Martha: 7:24
Helen Centillo: 9:27
Walter Aviles: 11:43
Board Member Zimmer: 14:30
Additional Speakers"
Superintendent John Deasy
Board Member Kayser
Board Member Ratliff
Board Member Vladovic
Community Based Org reps
The following is from the LAFamilyLiteracy.org website:
LA Family Literacy:
A Program That Will Live on!
Many thanks to all the people who have helped carry the message of the LAUSD Family Literacy program these past few weeks.
As a result of your efforts, Supt. John Deasy and the Board of Education have agreed to continue the program’s funding and to find a long-term solution that will allow it to be self-sustaining. Special thanks go to Boardmembers Bennett Kayser and Steve Zimmer, who actively worked to find a solution. (More info and news coverage here.)
Let’s show our appreciation by phoning and writing to Supt. Deasy and the members of the Board. Their contact information is below.
Our message:
Thanks for supporting
The Family Literacy program!
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Supt. John Deasy |
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Monica Garcia |
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Tamar Galatzan |
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Bennett Kayser |
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Monica Ratliff |
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Sylvia Rousseau (liaison) |
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Richard Vladovic |
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Steve Zimmer |
Visit us!
Website: www.lafamilyliteracy.org
Twitter: @LAFamLiteracy
FB: LAFamilyLiteracy
Keep in Touch!
Let us know your opinions and thoughts by sending us an email. Or sign up for our mailing list.
Thanks for your interest in the LA Family Literacy Program!
ICYMI - Celebrating Supporters of Older Adult Education
In Case You Missed It: A fabulous LAUSD Older Adult Education Celebration took place on May 30, 2014. Advocates of Adult Ed for Seniors were honored, including LA City Council Member Paul Koretz, the Hon. Mike Eng, LA City Commissioner Irma Beserra Nunez and many others at the Sherman Oaks East Valley Adult Center. (photo credits: Don Juan/Johnny D. González)
Many more photos below:
Read moreJune 4 Rally in Support of Family Literacy
via The Los Angeles Unified School District has ordered the nationally-acclaimed Family Literacy Program to close its doors after 19 years of operation. Families are devastated, and are rallying to keep the doors open. School administrators told staff there’s no money in the budget to make up for the loss of a $450,000 annual grant from First 5 LA that had supported a large part of the program’s costs.
Please help keep the doors open! Here’s the plan. With your help, we will succeed:
1. JOIN OUR RALLY TO SAVE FAMILY LITERACY!
Bring your friends, families, neighbors! Bring a sign! Let your voice be heard! (And don’t forget to wear RED.)
flyer by Repairs, not iPads
2. TAKE A MINUTE TO JOIN OUR EMAIL CAMPAIGN!
Here’s how: Copy and paste the following message, and send it as an email to LAUSD Supt. John Deasy. Copy and paste the email addresses listed below into the “CC” field of your email. This will allow you to send a copy of your message to the school board, mayor, city council and board of supervisors. For the message, choose English or Spanish. You may add more if you wish. Subject: SAVE FAMILY LITERACY! Message: Save the LAUSD Family Literacy Program. It builds bright futures. It works. It benefits all Angelenos. Or Subject: ¡SALVEN EL PROGRAMA DE APRENDIZAJE FAMILIAR! Message: ¡Salven el programa de aprendizaje familiar! Construye meyores futuros. Funciona bien. Beneficia a todos los Angelinos. HERE ARE THE ADDRESSES: In the “TO” field, copy and paste the following: [email protected] Copy and paste ALL of the following email addresses into the “CC” section of your email:
3. FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW.
TELL THEM THE LAUSD FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM IS IMPORTANT TO YOU.
ASK THEM TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND JOIN OUR EMAIL CAMPAIGN.
SAVE FAMILY LITERACY!
Here are some points you might include in your email:
- LA Family Literacy is a distinguished and nationally-acclaimed program.
- Research shows that it works!
- It is a treasure of public education in our city, and benefits all the citizens of Los Angeles.
- This program saves lives. It helps people make a better future for themselves. In doing that, they make a better future for all of us.
- We must continue this program to assure the future success of children and families in our school district.
- Please bridge the program so we can work together and find a solution.
Visit us!
- Website: www.lafamilyliteracy.org
- Twitter: @LAFamLiteracy
- FB: LAFamilyLiteracy
Adult Students and Teachers speak at LAUSD Board Meeting
With budget decisions being made soon by LA Unified School District, Adult Students and Teachers spoke for a total of almost 1 hour asking the Board for their support of Adult Education. (Los Angeles, May 13, 2014)
Report on Adult/Career Ed at LAUSD Board Meeting 2-11-14
Here is the entire 20 minute report given by LAUSD Board Members on Adult/Career Education at the February 11, 2014 L.A. Unified School District Board Meeting:
LA's Promise Zone gets $500M -- It's time to re-open Menlo Adult School
LA's Promise Zone includes the location of Menlo Adult School which was closed during the budget cuts. The zone will receive $500 Million over the next ten years.
Contact Mayor Eric Garcetti, and tell him it's time to re-open Menlo Adult School!
tel: (213) 978-0600
email: [email protected]
website: http://www.lamayor.org/share_your_ideas_for_l_a
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/garcetti
twitter: https://twitter.com/ericgarcetti
Services for Board Member LaMotte -- may she Rest In Peace
We mourn the loss of LAUSD Board Member Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte and extend our condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. She was a true advocate of public education that fought tirelessly on behalf of our communities. We will miss her dearly.
Here is a eulogy given yesterday by Dr. Richard Vladovic at the LAUSD School Board meeting:
This week there will be services in her memory. A public memorial service will take place Saturday, January 18, 2014. Click here for updates:
