'How do you quantify losing magic?'

— Steve Zimmer, L.A. school board member on layoffs that claimed band teacher Ray Vizcarra. Vizcarra resurrected Fairfax High’s band, teaching students to play instruments from scratch. They soon won all-city competitions. But L.A. Unified had to cut jobs, and he lacked seniority.

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4. questactivated said: This is why wealthier school disticts have quality education. They pay to retain quality teachers.
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   life. I lack seniority too… I feel for these teachers. :(

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   Indeed, how do you quantify magic?

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    REALLY?! Why keep kids in after...off the streets when you can save a few bucks, right?!!?

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    this breaks my heart.

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