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Los Angeles County Office of Education
Commentary
August 14, 2023

To improve attendance, we must build connection, understanding and community

Only when kids feel engaged with their teachers and schools will they be motivated to miss as little time in class as they can.

Debra Duardo
Teachers
August 14, 2023

Nearly 100 parents in LA County are on the verge of becoming teachers through a new collaborative program

The Universal Pre-Kindergarten Career Development Initiative enables parents to complete the coursework required to take on various teaching positions.

Mallika Seshadri
California's Reading Dilemma
June 6, 2023

In California's youth justice system, many high schoolers graduate with grade-school reading skills

A shift of incarcerated youth from state to county facilities is putting a spotlight on their education and whether they leave knowing how to read.

Betty Márquez Rosales And Daniel J. Willis
Homeless Youth
June 1, 2023

Amid pockets of rising student homelessness, California districts tap Covid funding to help families

Pandemic-era funding has helped school staff identify and support more homeless students, but its expiration is looming. Staff are afraid of how this loss will impact students.

Betty Márquez Rosales, Emma Gallegos, And Daniel J. Willis
English Learners
August 1, 2022

California could paint a clearer picture of English learner achievement if new bill passes

The bill would require the state to separate out test scores in English language arts, math and science for subgroups of English learners.

Zaidee Stavely
English Learners
April 7, 2022

LA schools make headway with English learners, but challenges remain

Many Los Angeles County districts are changing some English language development classes to make them more engaging and so that they meet college entrance requirements.

Zaidee Stavely
Juvenile Justice
March 14, 2022

Report finds schools in L.A. County's youth justice system lacking

A recent citizens review of the L.A. County juvenile justice system found that the classrooms lack a "culture of learning" and that the quality of the instruction offered "is generally far below expectations."

Betty Márquez Rosales
Commentary
December 13, 2021

How educators can fight misinformation to safeguard students, staff and families

If educators teach students how to check out potential misinformation, they will pass on those tools in their community.

Debra Duardo
Commentary
June 17, 2020

Teachers need opportunities to heal before the school year begins

School districts and the state must be proactive in supporting teachers to prevent burnout and teachers leaving the profession.

Antero Garcia and Nicole Mirra
Commentary
June 8, 2020

Educators must address the trauma students have endured these past weeks

As schools prepare for the upcoming academic year, mental health must be a primary planning focus.

Debra Duardo
Covid-19
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
Covid-19
February 28, 2020

California schools prepare for coronavirus outbreak as threat grows

Across the state, school officials announced in emails and via social media that they were reviewing emergency operation plans and asked parents to take precautions similar to those taken during flu season.

Patrick Hoge
Los Angeles Unified
January 17, 2019

County oversight will add wrinkle to LA Unified's teacher contract talks

School districts are required to maintain a minimum level of reserves, or county offices of education will intervene.

John Fensterwald
Early Learning
January 25, 2018

Early Head Start partners with local child care providers to serve more infants, toddlers in Los Angeles County 

A federal-to-local grant program, Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships, will provide child care and family support services to 122 children in 'high needs' areas of Los Angeles County.

Ashley Hopkinson
Local Control Funding Formula
October 3, 2017

LA County Office admits it shouldn't have approved Long Beach's LCAP

County officials are now demanding districts do a better job of justifying spending for low-income students and English learners under the funding formula.

John Fensterwald