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September 25, 2018

Lead problems in water linger at Los Angeles schools, despite years of testing and repairs

Los Angeles Unified has tested water in all of its schools for lead over the last decade, but critics say its policies put children at risk.

Nico Savidge And Daniel J. Willis

September 24, 2018

Gaps in California law requiring schools to test for lead could leave children at risk

A new law requires schools to test their water for lead, but children could remain exposed to dangerous levels of the toxic metal.

Nico Savidge And Daniel J. Willis

July 23, 2018

L.A. school board member resigns after pleading guilty to campaign money laundering

Ref Rodriguez's resignation ends the charter-backed majority on the Los Angeles Unified school board. Replacement plans are uncertain.

June 5, 2018

LA Unified not directing enough money to help low-income students, report charges

The rising costs of health care and pensions stand in the way of meeting the promise of the funding formula, says the United Way of Greater Los Angeles.

May 15, 2018

Resources often don't match rhetoric for restorative justice in California schools

While awareness of restorative justice is high among school officials statewide, budgets for programs remain tiny in most school districts.

May 14, 2018

A South LA high school's journey back from the brink

Augustus F. Hawkins High, which is situated at the crossroads of multiple gang territories, almost died at its birth. A commitment to restorative justice helped save it.

May 13, 2018

The rise of restorative justice in California schools brings promise, controversy

Many tout the practice as a groundbreaking alternative to zero-tolerance policies and a way to alleviate discipline disparities, while some say it's being oversold as a quick fix.

David Washburn And Daniel J. Willis

April 8, 2018

A quiet revolt reshaping the pathway to college

Alternatives to algebra open up new opportunities for students.

April 2, 2018

LA Unified board must seek more public input into new superintendent search

Search for new superintendent must build trust, create unity and provide a mandate.

March 6, 2018

Some California districts are downplaying the National School Walkout as others embrace it

While many districts favor a hands-off approach focused on safety as they prepare for the nationwide protest on March 14 — in which students throughout the country will walk out of class to advocate for gun control — some see it as a teachable moment.