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End Of An Era
Two veteran educators participate in their last regular LAUSD School Board meeting. The legacies they leave behind are the children of Los Angeles.
“There is no greater investment that we can make in our society (than being an educator)”
– Dr. George McKenna
The last time Steve Zimmer set foot in the LAUSD Board Room was in 2017 when he represented Board District 4. The Charter School Industry had just conducted one of its trademark campaigns against him, full of lies and personal attacks, and he was understandably demoralized by the process. Nick Melvoin took over his seat and Zimmer disappeared from the LAUSD.
Last week, driven by the retirement of LAUSD Board Member Dr. George McKenna III Zimmer returned to the Board Room for the first time in seven years to express his gratitude to his friend and mentor. He was in good company as a long line of dignitaries, former students, and others touched by his leadership gathered to pay tribute to a man who has served the students of Los Angeles as a teacher, principal, Superintendent, and representative of Board District 1. At the end of the ceremony, McKenna rang a bell…
