January 14, 2022

California schools get off to a shaky start after holiday break

Student absences, teacher shortages and high Covid rates marked the return to school. Some teachers are asking districts to tighten safeguards.

Diana Lambert

January 4, 2022

Hit hard by Covid, California high school seniors struggling toward graduation

California school districts are reducing the number of credits needed to graduate, changing school schedules and adding tutoring to help seniors earn their diplomas.

Diana Lambert

December 23, 2021

More training for teachers to help English learners in Los Angeles

Teachers in Los Angeles Unified will get specialized training to help students learn English at the critical fourth- and fifth-grade level.

Zaidee Stavely

December 14, 2021

Los Angeles Unified's new superintendent pledges to be 'a voice in the community'

Alberto Carvalho, the next superintendent of Los Angeles Unified, made his first public appearance in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Michael Burke

December 10, 2021

Thousands of California students still lack proof of vaccination despite deadlines

California school districts with strained independent study programs could be scrambling to find enough teachers for unvaccinated students.

Ali Tadayon

December 9, 2021

Los Angeles Unified names Miami's Alberto Carvalho as next superintendent

Alberto Carvalho will go from leading the country's fourth-largest school system to the second largest in Los Angeles.

Michael Burke

December 7, 2021

New poll offers insights for LAUSD’s next superintendent

A new poll offers insight into what L.A. Unified's new superintendent might face once chosen by the district board: increased support for mental health, equity in schools and an annual evaluation of the superintendent.

Betty Márquez Rosales

November 17, 2021

Does Los Angeles Unified’s powerful school board contribute to leadership turnover?

No school board in the country is paid more than Los Angeles', and over the years it has become in effect a parallel power structure in the district.

Louis Freedberg

September 29, 2021

To ensure safe schools for all, we need statewide cleaning standards

The pandemic has highlighted the importance of keeping school facilities clean and well-maintained.

Max Arias

September 9, 2021

LA Unified becomes largest school district to mandate Covid vaccine for students

Los Angeles Unified on Thursday voted to mandate the Covid-19 vaccine for all students 12 and older, making it the largest school district to do so.

Betty Márquez Rosales

September 3, 2021

What kind of leader should follow Austin Beutner at LA Unified?

As Los Angeles prepares to search for a new superintendent, some wonder whether the district needs to change dramatically before bringing on a new leader.

Matt Krupnick

June 30, 2021

A look back at Austin Beutner's tenure as LA Unified superintendent

Austin Beutner steps down as L.A. Unified superintendent after leading the state's largest school district for three years.

Betty Márquez Rosales

May 26, 2021

Why summer school in California will prioritize fun and reconnecting students 

California school districts are offering robust summer school programs with an emphasis on fun to help reconnect students to their schools.

Diana Lambert

May 20, 2021

L.A. Unified to launch nation’s largest district college savings account program

L.A. Unified will launch a college savings account program, Opportunity L.A, on Friday for over 13,000 first grade students. All remaining first graders will have their own savings account by the end of 2021.

Betty Márquez Rosales

April 13, 2021

Los Angeles Unified reopens for in-person learning

Los Angeles Unified, the state's largest district, reopened for in-person learning amid ongoing lawsuits from parents pushing for a full reopening.

Betty Márquez Rosales