Network providers distribute important letter to teachers

On Wednesday, March 26th, Travis Miller distributed an important letter about the Innovation Division to teachers at Manual Arts. The letter provides background information about Manual Arts’ co-netowork providers: MLA Partner Schools and WestEd. In addition, it addresses the current status of the vote to enter the Innovation Division and provides answers to frequently asked [...]

A Word About Collaboration

Over the next couple of weeks, there will be ample opportunities for Manual Arts teachers, parents, students, community members, and administrators to collaborate in the discussions and decisions about what our school will look like within the Innovation Division. As a grassroots movement, it is important to keep in mind that the input of all [...]

“Teachers Lounge” Event on March 27, 2008

Join other Manual teachers and MLA Partner Schools/WestEd for wine, cheese and candid discussion in a relaxed, informal setting.  Topics will include information about LAUSD’s Innovation Division and exciting opportunities afforded the Manual Arts community.  Attendees must RSVP to elsa@mentorla.org.  Or call 213-745-4928.  This small salon-style event is open to Manual teachers who have RSVP’d.

Superintendent Brewer visits Manual Arts

On Thursday March 6, Superintendent Brewer visited Manual Arts High School and discussed LAUSD’s Innovation Division with union leaders, administrators, teachers, parents and students. Joined by Carol Truscott, superintendent of local district 7, A. J. Duffy, president of UTLA, and Ed Trimis, principal of Manual Arts, he announced that Manual Arts would soon be given [...]

MLA and WestEd Partner to Support Turnaround at Manual Arts

West Ed and MLA Partner Schools join together as the Network Provider to support the turnaround of Manual Arts High School.  Collectively, these partners bring a wealth of research-based knowledge and real-world experience, as well as an enormous network of support from universities, corporations and the local community.
Many in the Manual Arts community are familiar [...]

A Community Forum at Manual Arts

A coalition of Manual Arts students, parents, teachers, and community partners organized a community forum that took place on the evening of Thursday, February 21, 2008 in the student auditorium. The over 80 Manual Arts community members in attendance were informed about the local autonomy movement at Manual Arts. Students, parents, and teachers spoke about [...]