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Election Day is Tuesday, March 5, 2019

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The election results are not yet final, but we can safely conclude that we will not be advancing to the runoff. Regardless of the results, I write to you with immense gratitude and pride in the movement we built. Muchas gracias a todos lol voluntarios para su apoyo! Education is one of the most complex public policy matters of our time. It is also one of the most important, and--as we experienced over the last 5 months--it is one of the most polarizing issues, as well. In spite of the challenges, we had so many wins along the way. We ran an incredibly positive campaign. We spoke to the nuance of issues that are often discussed starkly in black and white. We spoke honestly about the critical need to serve all our kids better--especially kids who have been marginalized for far too long, because we can do better--and we will do better. And we built an incredible community that was inextricably connected in a vision of hope--a community of district parents and charter public school parents, of teachers and administrators, of seasoned voters and new volunteers, of Spanish speakers and English speakers. I am incredibly grateful for this experience and am humbled to have you by my side. A decade ago, a close friend, Brian Johnson, gave me a pair of rose colored glasses because in the face of the most fierce challenges, I choose to see opportunity. You all, and your commitment to this campaign, a vision of hope, and conviction that we will do better for all kids, have served as multipliers for me and my rose colored glasses. Thank you. We will be in touch again once the results are finalized. I hope that in spite of the outcomes this week, we can continue to wear rose colored glasses together. Ultimately, one day, we will get to a place of excellence, equity, and innovation in every corner of this district.
Lawn signs, lawn signs, everywhere! Get out and #vote @allison4allkids today! #Allison4LAUSD
Today is a pretty important day--and not just because it's ELECTION DAY & I'M RUNNING FOR LAUSD BOARD DISTRICT 5--but today is my adventurous, kind, curious daughter's big 1-0 birthday!!! My #1 girl has always been a wise soul, she will go on any rollercoaster, climb any wall, keeps bees, loves dogs, brings joy to any room, and is a consummate learner. AND she has been the best campaign staffer a mom could ask for. My kids are the reason I do this work, and to all the other parents out there who just want the very best for their kids--I see you, I hear your voice, and I will fight for your kids as hard as I fight for my own. Happy birthday to the best daughter in the world!
We are ONLY ONE DAY AWAY from Election Day. I am so proud of the movement that we’ve built to demand that we do better for all students. In a 10 candidate field with over a million dollars in outside money spent on behalf of my opponents, we need to win the old fashioned way: having volunteer supporters out knocking doors and making phone calls or sending texts on Election Day (tomorrow--can you believe it?!) Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.allisonforallkids.org/join See you at the polls! #Allison4AllKids #Allison4LAUSD #GOTV
Our first GOTV Canvass is off and out knocking doors! Only 4 more days until the primary! #AllisonForAllKids #AllisonForLAUSD
Inspired by these amazing women—and everyone I’ve had the chance to meet during this campaign! Ready to cross the finish line to get to work for all kids! #Allison4LAUSD #allison4allkids

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Commentary: We need a resolution — our kids need us to build bridges, not walls, in L.A.

If LAUSD teachers go out on strike, thousands of Los Angeles students will lose days or weeks (or more) of learning time, and local public schools will lose millions of dollars in funding. But that’s not all; a strike will also produce immense anxiety among teachers worried about the fate of students they’re committed to serving, and among parents forced to choose between crossing picket lines or staying home from work in order to take care of their kids.

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I don't just want the best for my kids—I want the best for all of our kids.

I started my career as a teacher at a high school in New Orleans.  My class had 50 students on the roster, but on any given day only 25 students would attend my class.   That was the norm-- and no one was fighting to change it. I decided then to dedicate my career to making change for students and families.   Since then I have worked to raise expectations for all students and to expand the number of excellent public schools in every community.  

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Mother

It is essential to have someone on the board who is walking in the shoes of a half million families every day. Allison’s children attend their local LAUSD elementary school. Allison would be the only board member who is a parent of school-age children. As a mother, she is connected to what is happening in LAUSD schools from homework to school safety.

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Educator

Allison Bajracharya understands education. She has spent her career dedicated to families and schools. She began as a teacher in a New Orleans public high school and now serves as a leader for a charter school network in Los Angeles. In between, she served on the team of LAUSD board member Marlene Canter, worked for Teach for America, and supported families and students through her work at the California Charter School Association (CCSA).

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Advocate

At a time when LAUSD is facing serious fiscal challenges, teachers are poised to strike, and the vast majority of students are not reading or doing math at grade level, students, families and teachers need an advocate for change. Allison Bajracharya has the experience and knowledge to stand up for our students, families, and teachers. At CCSA, Allison led efforts to expand the number of special education students served by charter schools, she increased parent voice, and she pushed to close charter schools that were not performing well. Students and families deserve schools that serve all students well.