California's Number One Enemy of Public Education Nominated for the State Board of Education

CALL YOUR STATE SENATOR AND TELL THEM YOU VEHEMENTLY OPPOSE BEN AUSTIN AND ALAN ARKATOV'S STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION NOMINATIONS

Only Schwarzenegger would nominate a charter profiteer who has an open case (City Ethics Case # 2010-36) with the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission to the SBE

The Beverly Hills Barrister, Ben Austin, showed his true colors once again when he refused to support the parents of Animo Justice — desperate for help regarding their now closing Green Dot school. Ben Austin's incredible mendacity is matched only by his epic opportunism. So much for corporate CMO charter "parent empowerment," when parents in his own organization needed Austin most, he did what he does best — looked out for himself and his own well heeled interests. We need to contact our State Senators and demand neither of these snake oil salesmen Ben Austin nor Alan Arkatov be confirmed. Both of these individuals have made a fortune at the public trough, neither have contributed to the public good. It's reprehensible and repugnant to see these slick opportunistic politicians have garnered nominations for such an important post.

SCHWARZENEGGER STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPOINTMENTS - MARCH 29 2010
L.A. charter school supporters Austin and Arkatov nominated to state school board

California's Number One Enemy of Public Education Nominated for the State Board of Education