Charter schools honor mayor

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will receive on Wednesday the Elected Official of the Year award from the California Charter School Association.
Villaraigosa, who has promoted charter schools as one of the many reforms needed for public education, will call on the group to develop higher standards for t heir schools, expand their reach and partner with the Los Angeles Unified School District.
The even is being held at the San Diego Convention Center.
After the meeting, Villaraigosa is scheduled to fly to Washiington,D,C., to meet w ith federal officials over transportation funding.