Voter Information for Valerie Fields

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League of Women Voters of California

Los Angeles County, CA

June 5, 2001 Election

Valerie Fields

Candidate for
Board Member; Los Angeles Unified School District; Division 2

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Biographical Highlights

Occupation: Member, Board of Education
Education Policy Advisor to Mayor Tom Bradley
Teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District
Founding Member, JazzAmerica, Non-Profit Organization
Board of Directors, KLON, Public Radio Jazz Station
Steering Committee, African-American/Jewish Leadership Council
Music Center Education Division Council

Top Priorities if Elected

Improve student achievement through a back to basics approach in the curriculum, exemplified by phonics-based reading instruction.
Ensure that new schools are built as quickly as possible to relieve overcrowding and year-round schedules.
Demand fiscal accountability in District management.

Key Endorsements

Governor Gray Davis
Every elected official whose district overlaps with Board District 4.
L.A.'s Classroom Teachers

Campaign Contact Information

Website: http://www.fields4kids.com
Phone: 323-465-3773 ext. 3
Fax: 323-465-1731

Address:
Valerie Fields Campaign
6305 Yucca Street #304
Los Angeles, CA 90028

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