On Tuesday, October 1, 2013, noted educator and author Dr. Diane Ravitch spoke at Occidental College in an event jointly sponsored by AALA, UTLA, CSEA, CTA, CFT and the Occidental Urban & Environmental Policy Department and Policy Institute. Dr. Ravitch was in Los Angeles to promote her latest book, Reign of Error: The Hoax of the Privatization Movement and the Danger to America’s Public Schools. Prior to her speech, which was open to the public, a private reception was held on the campus, during which the sponsoring organizations were able to dialogue with Dr. Ravitch. She acknowledged AALA member Irma Cobian