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L.A. Unified officials let abuse allegations slide, lawyers say
Incidents of alleged child abuse by a Newport Beach teacher at a Wilmington elementary school were known beyond a principal who was removed for failing to report them, a parent and attorneys who represent alleged victims said Thursday. The attorneys,...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Lawyers, Justice System, Abusive Behavior, Sex Crimes
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D.A.: Accused molester may have had a Newport victim
A Newport Beach child likely will be added to the list of a former Los Angeles teacher's alleged sexual abuse victims, the Orange County district attorney's office said Friday. Robert Pimentel, a 57-year-old Newport Beach resident who taught in a...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Richard Winton, Lawyers, Justice System, Abusive Behavior
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Former L.A. teacher from Newport accused of molesting 20 children
A former Los Angeles Unified School District teacher was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of committing lewd acts and sexually abusing 20 children and an adult, law enforcement authorities said. Robert Pimentel, 57, of Newport Beach, who taught at...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Teaching and Learning, Crimes, Police Arrests, Abusive Behavior
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Commentary: 30 will harm business in name of schools
Re. "Apodaca: Public education hangs in the balance this election season," (Oct. 7): Ms. Patrice Apodaca's column incorrectly points out that the state ranks 47th in per-student spending. It's actually 35th. Since 1992 per-child spending on public...Tags: Teaching and Learning, 401K, Jerry Brown, Teachers, Republican Party
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Corona del Mar Today: Former Harbor View teacher creates Rubik's Cube curriculum
When Amber Baur taught at Harbor View Elementary School, Rubik's Cubes were a daily part of classroom activities. "Children like their fingers and hands moving," she said. "So I said, 'You are more than welcome to keep your hands moving during lessons,...Tags: Mathematics, Students, Teaching and Learning, Libraries, New Year's Day
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City Life: School board doesn't give a complete picture
Newport-Mesa Unified school board President David Brooks said at a Dec. 13 meeting that he doesn't want to hear criticism, but I feel it's hard to hold back being critical when the trustees continue to focus on the wrong issues. At that meeting,...Tags: Students, Teaching and Learning, Science, Landforms, David Brooks
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Mummified woman had trained as teacher
COSTA MESA — A homeless woman whose mummified remains were found in a car parked illegally in Costa Mesa last week worked in education in Los Angeles and held two master's degrees, according to police interviews with relatives and a review of public...Tags: Real Estate, Vehicles, Ed Everett, Real Estate Agents, Family
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It's A Gray Area: Let parents make best school choices
One simple question should resolve the "school choice" issue for most thoughtful people: "Who is in a better position to decide how and where children can best be educated: their parents or the government?" The answer should be transparent, so why not...Tags: Church and State Relations, Vehicles, Pennsylvania, Orange County Superior Court, Arizona
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L.A. Unified hopes $1.4-million award brings healing in girl's assault
Los Angeles school officials say they hope a fourth-grade special needs student and her family can complete the healing process now that a jury has awarded her $1.4 million after she was sexually assaulted five times by a male classmate. Santa Monica...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Students, Lawyers, Justice System, Teaching and Learning
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Monica Ratliff, the 5th-grade teacher who schooled L.A.'s campaign 'experts'
The Times' editorial board endorsed 5th-grade teacher Monica Ratliff for a seat on the Los Angeles Unified School District board -- twice -- but that doesn’t mean we expected her to win. Ratliff went into Tuesday dubbed the underdog by a mile,...
Tags: Elections, Teaching and Learning, Political Fundraising, Local Government, Michael Bloomberg
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Jury awards $1.4 million to girl sexually abused by classmate
Jurors awarded an elementary school special needs student $1.4 million after she was sexually assaulted five times by a male classmate during an after-school program in Chatsworth. Santa Monica jurors made the decision Tuesday after an eight-day trial...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Health and Safety at School, Lawyers, Students, Justice System
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Refining 'parent trigger'
Under California's "parent trigger" law, parents at underperforming public schools can force dramatic changes in management if half or more sign a petition. It's a well-intentioned law that school reformers have applauded, but it is desperately in need of...
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