Kate Sequeira
Kate Sequeira is EdSource’s journalism resident based in Los Angeles. She previously worked as a general assignment reporter and web/social media producer at inewsource, an investigative nonprofit in San Diego. She also served as a production specialist at the Los Angeles Times with the company’s childhood literacy initiative Reading by 9 and youth voices platform High School Insider. Kate graduated from the University of Southern California with bachelor’s degrees in journalism and contemporary Latino and Latin American studies.
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LAUSD's new magnet film school gives students hands-on learning about entertainment industry
The Roybal Film and Television Production magnet was launched in August with Hollywood industry support to give diverse students hands-on experience.
Kate Sequeira
February 8, 2023
Winter break: Los Angeles Unified kicks off optional learning days with spotty attendance
District touts academic benefits, although some schools say not enough students showed up.
Kate Sequeira
December 19, 2022
Teachers say much is uncertain as Los Angeles Unified's extra learning days near
So far only a small portion of students have signed up for the optional classes aiming to reverse learning loss.
Kate Sequeira
December 15, 2022
LA schools grapple with ban on nearby homeless encampments
New rule against camps adjacent to schools is controversial and unevenly enforced.
Kate Sequeira
December 1, 2022
California schools seek to fend off cyberattacks
California school districts are working to protect data and student records as they evaluate risk of hacking.
Kate Sequeira
October 12, 2022
LAUSD makes push to bring chronically absent students back to school
The push to address chronic absenteeism comes as the district hones in on its focus to close learning gaps.
Kate Sequeira
September 26, 2022
LAUSD's hefty school board salaries spared by Senate bill
Los Angeles Unified's school board members currently earn $125,000 — more than five times the education code cap.
Kate Sequeira
August 30, 2022
Los Angeles Unified carrying focus on recovery into new school year
After years of dealing with Covid precautions and testing, LAUSD concentrates on catch-up.
Kate Sequeira
August 24, 2022
Los Angeles Unified to enter school year with fewer classroom vacancies, district says
The teachers union finds it 'improbable' that LAUSD was able to fill about 700 vacancies in the last week.
Kate Sequeira
August 12, 2022
Local organizations bring STEM programs to Los Angeles Unified
A group of museums, aquariums and STEM organizations from across Los Angeles County have officially established themselves as the LA STEM Collective as they aim to provide enrichment to students.
Kate Sequeira
July 1, 2022
Tutoring options in Los Angeles Unified leave families frustrated
Families object to schools offering different tutoring options for students in Los Angeles Unified.
Kate Sequeira
June 23, 2022
Strategic plan aims to prepare students for life beyond Los Angeles Unified
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's plan, which aims to create a foundation for student success, will shape district priorities for the next four years.
Kate Sequeira
June 22, 2022
Los Angeles Unified's proposed budget focuses on student achievement
District officials provided a snapshot of new investments for the proposed $18.5 billion budget.
Kate Sequeira
June 15, 2022
Schools adapt in a shrinking Los Angeles Unified
Shrinking schools are reinventing themselves as LAUSD plans a future with dramatically fewer students.
Kate Sequeira
May 27, 2022
How LAUSD superintendent’s online presence fosters connections
LAUSD superintendent Alberto Carvalho has nearly 80,000 followers on Twitter, his go-to platform, where he shares plans for district success and interacts with parents and community groups.