Austin Beutner

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

April 27, 2020

‘Robust system of testing’ needed before Los Angeles schools can reopen

Superintendent Austin Beutner reiterated Monday that in-person classes won't resume in LA Unified until health officials say it is safe.

April 21, 2020

Los Angeles Unified enrollment dips below 600,000, a first in more than three decades

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown LA Unified's budget into an uncertain state. Drops in enrollment further hurt the district's finances.

Michael Burke And Daniel J. Willis

Coronavirus

April 20, 2020

LA Unified faces $200 million in unbudgeted costs to cope with pandemic

LA Unified has been forced to spend on unexpected costs associated with the pandemic, including providing meals and technology to students.

April 13, 2020

Los Angeles plans for virtual summer school as district officially ends in-person classes for rest of school year

LA Unified schools is planning to offer virtual summer school to all students to make up for lost learning as the district officially ends in-person instruction for this school year and offers online learning.

Michael Burke