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LA Schools Superintendent Quits over Tech Problems

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getty 101714 studentstablets?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1413554660733iStock/Thinkstock(LOS ANGELES) — Embattled Los Angeles Schools Superintendent John Deasy stepped down Thursday over two bold technology projects that failed to take flight.

Deasy was the driving force behind a $1.3 billion iPad initiative that screeched to a sudden halt last summer when it was alleged that he and others had links to Apple and Pearson, the suppliers for the iPads’ curriculum materials. The program is now under investigation.

Meanwhile, another project called MisSIS, a $130 million student record system, didn’t get off the ground either. As a result, students at one high school were left in academic limbo for weeks this fall before they eventually got their class assignments.

Another issue that may have compelled Deasy to quit was his battle with the teacher’s union over his support of a court ruling that effectively did away with tenure in the state.

In his resignation letter, Deasy chose to focus on his accomplishments since being hired in 2011, citing improved graduation and attendance in Los Angeles schools and higher math and English scores.


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