Los Angeles mayor unveils refurbished parent center
Feb. 25, 2009
Event puts spotlight on the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools, Antonio Villaraigosa's effort to improve low-performing campuses
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has unveiled a refurbished parent center on a middle school campus to spotlight his fledgling improvement efforts at 10 schools. The updated parent room at Gompers Middle School was well received, but his overall effort has hit snags as his team struggles to boost student achievement while also including teachers and parents in vital decisions on how to move forward.
