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: