Far from Compton

Today is a much different story from a year ago when McKinley parents became the first brave parents to use the Parent Trigger law to change their failing school.  In an effort to protect the failing status quo, Compton Unified went so far as to violate the parents' constitutional rights rather than working with the parents towards a solution. Unfortunately, for parents stuck in failing schools across the nation, Compton Unified's antics were all too common. But today is a different story.

An Historic Day for Parents in Florida

Today, the Parent Trigger took a huge first step towards becoming law in  Florida as it received bipartisan support in legislative committees in both the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate! With a vote of 11-3 on the K-20 Innovations Subcommittee in the Florida House and a vote of 5-0 in the Florida Senate, Parent Trigger received widespread support across the aisle.

Check out Ben's newest Huffington Post on Desert Trails Parent Union!

Take a minute to check out Ben's latest Huffington Post on Desert Trails and their historic petition drop representing over 70% of the school!


Only 34 days left for Adelanto Elementary School District and the Teacher's Union to work with parents toward a great school for Desert Trails Kids!


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