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Robert D. Skeels

Social justice writer, public education advocate, and immigrant rights activist.
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'The Inconvenient Truth Behind Waiting For Superman' now available online

Powerful film arguing against the privatization of public education that has been screened at several local schools is now available online.

Blog: Activists Announce the Recall Campaign of LAUSD President Mónica García

Social justice activists announce the formal campaign to recall Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education President Mónica García.

Education

Guest Post: Silver Lake Parents Unite to Fight Colocation

Powerful plea from Silver Lake's Micheltorena Street Elementary School community to prevent a forced Prop 39 colocation at the hands of the Citizens of the World Charter Corporation.

Patch Blog: Letter to Silver Lake NC Opposing Colocation of Micheltorena

Open Letter to Silver Lake NC Regarding motion opposing Prop 39 Colocation of Micheltorena Street ES.

Patch Blog: The Truth about Proposition 39 Colocations

A look at the divisive and inequitable law that allows private charter school corporations to seize and occupy space on public school campuses.

Patch Blog: Why Businesses Should Support LAUSD Adult Education

A week remains to save LAUSD Adult Education, a lifeline for immigrant families, impoverished communities, and students of color. Several local business have helped in the effort to save the program.

Patch Blog: The Struggle to Save LAUSD's Adult Education

Budget shortfalls are threatening a vital LAUSD lifeline for tens of thousands of Angelenos. Stand up to save adult education.

United Way's Elise Buik's Myopic 1 Percent Policies

United Way claims it creates pathways out of poverty, but its policies exacerbate poverty, segregation and discrimination.

Blog: OccupyLAUSD starts Tuesday -- Robert D. Skeels ABC 7 Interview

Local social justice writer and public education activist Robert D. Skeels interviewed live by ABC 7 News this morning to kick off OccupyLAUSD actions starting today.

Special October 24, 2011 Screening of The Inconvenient Truth Behind Waiting for Superman

A screening of The Inconvenient Truth Behind Waiting for Superman. Followed by a panel with special guests including Dr. Stephen Krashen. Event opens with introduction by Dr. Diane Ravitch via Skype.

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