LA Times · Aug 1, 2015
L.A. Unified begins search for next long-term superintendent
The L.A. Board of Education has begun its search to find a long-term replacement for Supt. Ramon C. Cortines. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)Selecting a new leader for the nation's second-largest school system is a high-stakes decision for a politically divided L.A. Board of Education.
The next superintendent will have to take charge of a system that has long struggled to find a unified vision to focus on improving student achievement and teacher performance, and developing a palatable plan for adapting to more technology-focused classrooms.
Business and community leaders say the future of Los Angeles' economy hinges on how well the district educates its 650,000 students.