California Home Schooling Case; LAUSD's Building Boom; Ray Cortines; Internet Addiction; "The Age Of Dreaming"; George Carlin
California Home Schooling Case
The homeschooling case known as Rachel L. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles was argues today at the California Court of Appeal. On February 28, 2008, the Court of Appeal had ruled that parents without teaching credentials cannot teach their children at home. Larry talks with Steve Crampton, Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel for Liberty Counsel and takes listener calls about the case.
LAUSD's Building Boom
Though enrollment is falling within the country's second largest school district, the LAUSD is building new schools in order to eliminate year-round calendars, forced busing, and portable classrooms. Larry talks with Guy Mehula, LAUSD's Chief Facilities Executive about the district's $19.2 billion New Construction and Modernization Program, the largest program of its kind in the nation's history.
Ray Cortines
Larry talks with Ray Cortines, Senior Executive Superintendent for the LAUSD, about his Plan of Action; the goals he is setting for the next year along with accountability measurements and timelines.
Internet Addiction
Larry Mantle talks with Dr. Jerald Block of the Oregon Health and Science University about whether or not internet addiction should be categorized as a legitimate psychiatric illness.
"The Age Of Dreaming"
The award-winning writer of "Southland," Nina Revoyr, returns with another Los Angeles-based tale. The author joins Larry in studio to discuss "The Age of Dreaming," a literary, historical novel set largely in the silent film era.
George Carlin
Larry talks with Britt Allcroft, creator of "Thomas the Tank Engine" and friend of George Carlin about the comedian who died yesterday at the age of 71. Carlin was the voice of the Conductor in the popular series "Thomas the Tank Engine."