Brewer pushes reforms over unions

Defying opposition from the teachers union, Los Angeles Unified Superintendent David Brewer III on Wednesday released a final plan to reform nearly three dozen schools that includes key elements vehemently decried by the union. Naush Boghossian in the Daily News.

Despite union-leadership opposition to proposals including reassignment of teachers, merit pay and scripted teaching at middle and high schools, Brewer kept all of the concepts in his final plan.

The move sets up a critical showdown with the union, which now will target Los Angeles Unified School District board members, expected to vote on Brewer's plan later this month.