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Don’t Hold Us Back!
Every child deserves a quality public school education.
Even with recent improvements in academic performance, the majority of Los Angeles Unified School District students are still lagging academically and most do not graduate high school on time.
We are calling on LAUSD and UTLA leadership to complete negotiations on a new contract focused on the needs of our children.
Don’t Hold Teachers Back. They need the freedom to help their students thrive, and be rewarded for academic excellence.
Don’t Hold Students Back. They need access to well-trained teachers, regardless of where their school is located.
Don’t Hold Parents Back. They need to be engaged and supported as they strive to get the best education for their childrenIt is time for both parties to move forward at a pace that reflects the urgency we feel to improve our schools. Teachers want it. Students Deserve It. Parents Expect It.
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We are asking that UTLA and LAUSD leadership complete negotiations on a new contract in the next 30 days. It is time for both parties to move forward at a pace that matches the urgency to improve our schools.
Signing the pledge will send it with your signature to your district’s board member urging a new contract, and will allow us to keep you posted on progress via email.
Vision: Don’t Hold Us Back is a coalition of civil rights, parent and community based organizations that believe every child deserves a quality public school education in which all students are prepared for college and 21st century careers. We believe that every child should have access to quality teaching, regardless of their race or income.
Mission: In order to achieve this vision, the coalition will advocate for policies and practices that ensure strong leaders and teachers at every school, deepen family and school partnerships focused on student achievement, empower school leaders to make the best decisions for their schools, and expand quality educational options for all students and their families
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If your organization is interested in becoming a member of this coalition or you have any questions, comments or concerns? Email us at info@dontholdusback.org.
Superintendent John Deasy
213-241-7000, john.deasy@lausd.net
LAUSD Board President Mónica García
213-241-6180, monica.garcia@lausd.net
Board Member Tamar Galatzan
213-241-6386, tamar.galatzan@lausd.net
Board Member Bennet Kayser
213-241-5555, bennett.kayser@lausd.net
Board Member Marguerite LaMotte
213-241-6382, marguerite.lamotte@lausd.net
Board Member Nury Martinez
213-241-6388, nury.martinez@lausd.net
Board Member Richard Vladovic
213-241-6385, richard.vladovic@lausd.net
Board Member Steve Zimmer
213-241-6387, steve.zimmer@lausd.net
UTLA President Warren Fletcher
213-368-6267, wfletcher@utla.net
UTLA/NEA Vice President Mary Jan (M.J.) Roberts
213-368-6227, mjroberts@utla.net
UTLA/AFT Vice President Betty Forrester
213-368-6250, bforrester@utla.net
UTLA Elementary Vice President Juan Ramirez
213-368-6236, jramirez@utla.net
UTLA Secondary Vice President Gregg Solkovits
213-368-6237, gsolkovits@utla.net
UTLA Treasurer Arlene Inouye
213-368-6218, ainouye@utla.net
UTLA Secretary David Lyell
213-368-6244, dlyell@utla.net