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June 11, 2018

New all-girls public school in LA implements strategy to boost math achievement

The district-run math-and-science school opened in 2016 and already has a waiting list of 400.

February 19, 2018

‘Big data’ classes a big hit in California high schools

At least 30 high schools now offer classes in data science, one of the state's most in-demand and highest-paying careers.

January 11, 2018

Schools become a 'safe haven' for Salvadoran students in wake of crackdown

More than 50,000 U.S.-born students in California have Salvadoran parents who had temporary protected status.

January 6, 2018

LA Unified schools chief to remain on medical leave and retire by June

Associate Superintendent Vivian Ekchian will remain at the helm of the nation's second largest school district as acting superintendent.

October 27, 2017

Week brings more uncertainty to leadership of California's largest school district

But district's decentralized operations may help it weather turmoil in district headquarters for now

August 10, 2017

Inspired by Skid Row, educator opening charter to help LA's homeless children and families

Crete Academy, near South L.A.’s Leimert Park neighborhood, is one of nine new independent charters opening within Los Angeles Unified School District this year, and the only one dedicated to fighting homelessness with an arsenal of social services to help families.

Mikhail Zinshteyn

July 6, 2017

Charter school co-founder elected president of L.A. school board

New board president hopes to unite those backed by charters and unions.

George White

May 30, 2017

Math, science professionals say goodbye to the office park, hello to the classroom

To help solve California's math and science teacher shortage, new programs aim to help mid-career professionals switch careers.

Carolyn Jones

May 15, 2017

Drive to increase charter enrollments triggers massive spending in LA school board race

Los Angeles Unified is at the epicenter of the charter school conflict.

Louis Freedberg

May 9, 2017

Some smaller districts enroll younger 4-year-olds in early kindergarten

The “transitional kindergarten” program is for 4-year-olds who turn 5 after Sept. 1, the cutoff date for enrolling in regular kindergarten, and before Dec. 3. Some districts enroll even younger 4-year-olds.