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Austin Beutner
April 22, 2021
In his own words: L.A. Unified's Austin Beutner explains why he resigned
L.A. Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner announced that he will not seek to renew his contract with the district once it ends in June.
Betty Márquez Rosales
April 21, 2021
L.A. Unified Supt. Austin Beutner to step down in June
During his tenure, Beutner dealt both with a historic teachers’ strike and a pandemic.
Betty Márquez Rosales
March 30, 2021
New L.A. school vaccination sites to open for families of students in hard-hit communities
Many families in neighborhoods with high Covid-19 death rates don't want a return to in-person learning, according to an L.A. Unified survey.
Betty Márquez Rosales
March 26, 2021
What 3-foot social distance means for reopening of California schools
Some districts will pivot quickly and return to full in-person instruction now; others say they can now start planning for the fall.
Diana Lambert And John Fensterwald
January 26, 2021
California teachers could get Covid-19 vaccinations starting in February
A new plan, which begins next month, to vaccinate California residents more quickly could help teachers get their shots sooner.
Diana Lambert And Ali Tadayon
January 12, 2021
Big district superintendents, Newsom advisers remain at odds on back to school plan
After meeting with the governor’s aides, Los Angeles and Fresno superintendents say they won’t apply for incentives to reopen campuses.
John Fensterwald
November 25, 2020
Los Angeles charter schools offered reprieve amid pandemic
Citing “unprecedented circumstances” related to Covid-19, L.A. Unified chose to renew four charter schools that otherwise met the criteria to be denied renewal under a new law.
Michael Burke
November 3, 2020
Leading school superintendents ask Gov. Newsom to impose a ‘common standard’ for reopening schools in California
Along with more Covid testing of students, the superintendents want the state to set standards covering all aspects of reopening schools.
John Fensterwald
August 17, 2020
Los Angeles Unified will offer coronavirus testing to all students, staff in unprecedented effort
LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner for months has said that a robust system of testing and contact tracing is necessary to reopen schools.
Michael Burke
July 13, 2020
Schools in Los Angeles, San Diego won’t reopen for in-person learning next month
California's two largest school districts became the latest to announce plans to begin the new school year with distance learning.
Michael Burke
June 1, 2020
'A turning point’: California education leaders speak out about racism and police brutality
This current crisis must be more than a teachable moment; it must lead to real change, education leaders say.
Carolyn Jones
May 27, 2020
Classes outside, face coverings and one-way hallways: How Los Angeles schools may reopen
The L.A. County Office of Education released a 43-page framework that is meant to serve as a guide to 80 districts for reopening schools.
Michael Burke
May 11, 2020
LA Unified plans expanded summer school as ‘just about every’ student is now connected online
With almost all LA Unified students now connected to online learning, superintendent shares latest details on summer school program.
Michael Burke
May 4, 2020
LA Unified summer school will offer intensive help, math and English and enrichment
The summer session will be conducted virtually as LA Unified continues to work to connect all students to online learning.