Michael Janofsky
Michael Janofsky was a contributing reporter and editor for EdSource, based in Los Angeles.
All articles by Michael Janofsky
LA Unified cites rising suicidal behavior and devises tools to address it
A new report shows that suicidal behavior among students in LA Unified continues to rise, along with rates of depression.
Michael Janofsky
November 13, 2016
Some LA Unified teachers vote to renounce millions in grants from nonprofit group
The money is coming from a nonprofit that grew out of a plan to expand the number of charter schools.
Michael Janofsky
November 4, 2016
In unusual move, LA Unified board denies renewals to five charter schools
The five schools denied renewals are currently serving about 13,000 students.
Michael Janofsky
October 19, 2016
Dual language programs could get boost with initiative on November ballot
The measure would replace Proposition 227, which severely limits bilingual education.
Michael Janofsky
August 9, 2016
Los Angeles Unified will open first single-gender school in 20 years
The all-girls school will focus on science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM.
Michael Janofsky
July 21, 2016
Great Public Schools Now promises help for LA Unified schools
The effort is focused on 10 neighborhoods with poorly performing schools.
Michael Janofsky
June 22, 2016
Pro-charter group spends big in Los Angeles-area Assembly races
The committee spent more than $1.3 million in support of one Assembly candidate.
Michael Janofsky
June 16, 2016
New reform group taking aim at under-performing schools in Los Angeles
The Broad Foundation announces its latest plan for creating "high-quality" schools.
Michael Janofsky
June 15, 2016
Facing potential economic downturn, LA Unified considers financial future
The district could lose hundreds of millions of dollars.