LA Unified board approves additional staff and resources for Black students

The Los Angeles Unified board unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday that will direct over $30 million to 16 schools  that serve high numbers of Black students.

The adopted resolution, sponsored by board member Dr. George J. McKenna III, will fund additional teachers, counselors, nurses and additional resources for the schools in the Humanizing Education for Equitable Transformation (H.E.E.T.) network.

“This is not an experiment. This is supposed to be an investment that expands itself into other areas of our district,” said McKenna, as he presented the resolution to the board. Next month, Supt. Austin Beutner will present his recommendations on implementation.

The H.E.E.T. network was created to challenge and close achievement gaps among Black students in the district’s westside schools.