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An Opportunity for Regulatory Reform
Gary Toebben on January 24, 2011 at 12:00:00 am
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An Opportunity for Regulatory Reform
Last week, President Obama and State Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg both called for removing government regulations that ...
International Visitors Boost L.A. Economy
Webmaster on January 18, 2011 at 12:00:00 am
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International Visitors Boost L.A. Economy
L.A.'s tourism industry is back on track thanks to international visitors. 4.5 million foreign tourists visited Los Angeles last ...
Deasy – A Strong New Leader for L.A. Schools
Webmaster on January 11, 2011 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Los Angeles and the state of California have never faced a more serious challenge regarding our education system. With our flat global economy, the success of our students has never been more important. Dramatic improvements to our education system must be made.
Last century, the United States had the highest college enrollment rate in the world, but by 2008 our standing had fallen to No. 16. Here in California, for the first time in our history, the current generation is expected to be less educated than its predecessor. Major cutbacks signaled this week in Gov. Jerry Brown's budget add to the challenges local school officials face. This collection of issues calls for outstanding leadership. The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board of Education displayed that leadership this morning when it announced its decision to select John Deasy as the district's next superintendent.
Last century, the United States had the highest college enrollment rate in the world, but by 2008 our standing had fallen to No. 16. Here in California, for the first time in our history, the current generation is expected to be less educated than its predecessor. Major cutbacks signaled this week in Gov. Jerry Brown's budget add to the challenges local school officials face. This collection of issues calls for outstanding leadership. The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board of Education displayed that leadership this morning when it announced its decision to select John Deasy as the district's next superintendent.
Dual Priorities for California: Jobs and a Balanced Budget
Webmaster on January 4, 2011 at 12:00:00 am
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Dual Priorities for California: Jobs and a Balanced Budget
In a story that made headlines in every newspaper around the country, and perhaps around the world, Jerry Brown ...