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Los Angeles Unified
April 10, 2023

Advocates push Los Angeles Unified to better support its Black Student Achievement Plan

Two years after Los Angeles Unified's launch of the Black Student Achievement Plan, critics say that there’s still much work to be done by the district and its schools.

Kate Sequeira
Los Angeles Unified
March 20, 2023

Strike closes Los Angeles Unified schools

Families scramble for alternative child care as LAUSD contract talks fail in the nation's second-largest public school district. The strike may last three days.

Kate Sequeira
Los Angeles Unified
March 17, 2023

LAUSD families prepare for school closings in possible strike but hope for contract

Negotiations to continue as worries mount about learning losses and day care problems. Service workers say they are vastly underpaid.

Kate Sequeira
Black Student Success
March 1, 2023

State, districts and schools all have a role to play in supporting Black students, panel says

Educators and advocates discuss what the state and school districts should be doing to support California’s Black students.

Kate Sequeira
Los Angeles Unified
February 14, 2023

After a year leading Los Angeles Unified, Carvalho faces challenges to improve learning

As superintendent Alberto Carvalho hits his one-year mark at Los Angeles Unified, he's succeeded in reducing absenteeism and slowing enrollment drops. But some parents want him to engage more with community.

Kate Sequeira
Los Angeles Unified
February 8, 2023

LAUSD's new magnet film school gives students hands-on learning about entertainment industry

The Roybal Film and Television Production magnet was launched in August with Hollywood industry support to give diverse students hands-on experience.

Kate Sequeira
Los Angeles Unified
December 19, 2022

Winter break: Los Angeles Unified kicks off optional learning days with spotty attendance

District touts academic benefits, although some schools say not enough students showed up.

Kate Sequeira
Los Angeles Unified
December 15, 2022

Teachers say much is uncertain as Los Angeles Unified's extra learning days near

So far only a small portion of students have signed up for the optional classes aiming to reverse learning loss.

Kate Sequeira
Los Angeles Unified
December 1, 2022

LA schools grapple with ban on nearby homeless encampments

New rule against camps adjacent to schools is controversial and unevenly enforced.

Kate Sequeira
Technology
October 12, 2022

California schools seek to fend off cyberattacks

California school districts are working to protect data and student records as they evaluate risk of hacking.

Kate Sequeira
Chronic Absenteeism
September 26, 2022

LAUSD makes push to bring chronically absent students back to school

The push to address chronic absenteeism comes as the district hones in on its focus to close learning gaps.

Kate Sequeira
Student Health
September 1, 2022

Thousands without childhood vaccinations unable to return to school

Families fell behind on wellness checkups during the pandemic, others became vaccine hesitant and still others had vaccine fatigue. The result has been a decline in childhood vaccinations and more students who can't attend school on campuses.

Diana Lambert
Los Angeles Unified
August 30, 2022

LAUSD's hefty school board salaries spared by Senate bill

Los Angeles Unified's school board members currently earn $125,000 — more than five times the education code cap.

Kate Sequeira
Los Angeles Unified
August 24, 2022

Los Angeles Unified carrying focus on recovery into new school year

After years of dealing with Covid precautions and testing, LAUSD concentrates on catch-up.

Kate Sequeira
Student Well-Being
August 16, 2022

Healthier options on the menu as California begins providing free meals for all students

California districts are using increased state and local funding to improve the free school meals offered to all students

Ali Tadayon