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Tag: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
April 8, 2018

A quiet revolt reshaping the pathway to college

Alternatives to algebra open up new opportunities for students.

Pamela Burdman
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.

John Rogers and Donald Cohen
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.

David Washburn
February 13, 2018

Shirley Ford, a California school choice champion, dies

Ford helped pass the "parent trigger" law that enables parents to remove leaders of underachieving schools.

George White
February 1, 2018

Kickboxing and Kundalini: Part of a novel approach to reducing charter school teacher attrition

A Los Angeles charter school network creates a wellness program to lower teacher stress and boost teacher retention.

George White
January 22, 2018

LA’s choice: In charter wars, board members say they will seek bridge builder as next schools chief

For the L.A. Unified board, outgoing superintendent may be the model for a successor.

George White
January 9, 2018

UCLA initiative promotes school collaboration to improve math performance

The new center will create educator networks statewide to improve student performance.

George White
January 8, 2018

LA's choice: selecting an insider or outsider for next school superintendent

Majority of superintendents in the state's largest 30 districts had strong ties to their districts when they were selected.

Louis Freedberg
November 30, 2017

Wind tunnels and sheep brains: Students get their STEM wings at this L.A. school

STEM Academy of Hollywood, a Linked Learning high school, shows impact of California's investment in career and technical education

Mikhail Zinshteyn
November 19, 2017

Songs about computer coding? It's what happens when an arts school adds STEM focus

An arts charter that adds science, technology, math and engineering finds a winning combination.

George White
November 7, 2017

LA Unified board averts showdown with charter school operators

The agreement paved the way for the district's approval of 15 charter school renewals.

George White
October 25, 2017

Facing charges, LA Unified board member tells colleagues he will stay on board

Ref Rodriguez pleaded not guilty to felony charges related to his 2015 campaign.

George White
September 26, 2017

L.A. Unified Board elects longtime member Mónica García as president

The new president is one of four board members backed by charter school advocates.

George White
September 19, 2017

LA Unified board member steps down as president after felony charges but remains on board

Refugio “Ref” Rodriguez will remain on the board until the case is resolved.

George White
September 14, 2017

Los Angeles Unified settles lawsuit over funding for 'high-needs' students

The district agrees to provide an additional $150 million to 50 high-needs schools.

George White