Los Angeles is experiencing what appears to be a bit of a tug-of-war over what and how to teach in the classroom. On one side you have the city mayor aligned with the teachers union saying that teachers should have a greater say in what works in their classrooms. They argue that while teachers have their feet held to the fire when it comes to student performance, they have little influence over the curriculum. The district superintendent and board, on the other hand, argue that a uniform curriculum in the core subject areas is key to improved student performance. They further argue that in a district with a 25-percent student mobility rate, a uniform approach to teaching is extremely beneficial. The mayor initially wanted full control over LA schools but has moderated his demands to where he seems willing to share management authority with the teachers’ union, the elected board, and the appointed superintendent. Of course, Governor Arnold “The “Terminator” Schwarzenegger and California legislators will have the final say over whose plan wins out.