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County superintendent of education steps down
- 08-24-2010
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By Carla Rivera/Los Angeles Times
The superintendent of the Los Angeles County Office of Education is stepping down after eight years amid controversy over her decision to cut education programs and allegations that she failed to enforce standards at schools for juvenile offenders. Darline P. Robles told agency staffers late Friday about her decision to retire. "I leave with the satisfaction that through collaborative efforts with school leaders, classroom teachers and educational partners, we have achieved positive outcomes for students and made important strides toward closing the achievement gap," Robles said. "I feel the time is right to make this change and seek new challenges." Her departure is effective Aug. 30. Robles was unavailable for comment, said agency spokesman Richard de la Torre. No announcement was made about a successor. (more…)
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