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Charter school backed candidates likely take majority on LAUSD school board
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May 18, 2017
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Charter school backed candidates likely take majority on LAUSD school board
To help understand what this means for the nation's second largest school district, Take Two's A Martinez speaks with KPCC education reporter Kyle Stokes.
Los Angeles Unified School Board members hear public comment during a recent meeting. The public television station it operates, KLCS, broadcasts all board meetings.
Los Angeles Unified School Board members hear public comment during a recent meeting. The public television station it operates, KLCS, broadcasts all board meetings.
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To help understand what this means for the nation's second largest school district, Take Two's A Martinez speaks with KPCC education reporter Kyle Stokes.

In a major victory for supporters of charter schools, LA school board president Steve Zimmer was defeated by his challenger Nick Melvoin who was backed by charter school interests.

And in the San Fernando Valley, the charter school-backed candidate Kelly Gonez is leading against teachers union supported Imelda Padilla.

To help understand what this means for the nation's second largest school district, Take Two's A Martinez spoke with KPCC education reporter Kyle Stokes. 

To hear the full interview with Kyle Stokes, click on the blue Media Player above.