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Former LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy speaks
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Oct 17, 2014
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Former LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy speaks
Former LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy resigned Thursday after controversy but still defends his decisions regarding the school district. Southern California Public Radio education reporter Mary Plummer shares more.
Los Angeles schools Supt. John Deasy speaks during a press conference at South Region High School #2 in Los Angeles, California February 6, 2012.
Los Angeles schools Supt. John Deasy speaks during a press conference at South Region High School #2 in Los Angeles, California February 6, 2012. Deasy resigned Oct. 16, 2014 after a controversial tenure.
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Former LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy resigned Thursday after controversy but still defends his decisions regarding the school district. Southern California Public Radio education reporter Mary Plummer shares more.

Former LAUSD head John Deasy has vigorously defended his recent decisions regarding the school district, despite his decision to step down Thursday. 

Southern California Public Radio education reporter Mary Plummer shares more. 

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