July 1, 2022

Local organizations bring STEM programs to Los Angeles Unified

A group of museums, aquariums and STEM organizations from across Los Angeles County have officially established themselves as the LA STEM Collective as they aim to provide enrichment to students.

Kate Sequeira

June 23, 2022

Tutoring options in Los Angeles Unified leave families frustrated

Families object to schools offering different tutoring options for students in Los Angeles Unified.

Kate Sequeira

June 22, 2022

Strategic plan aims to prepare students for life beyond Los Angeles Unified

Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's plan, which aims to create a foundation for student success, will shape district priorities for the next four years.

Kate Sequeira

June 15, 2022

Los Angeles Unified's proposed budget focuses on student achievement

District officials provided a snapshot of new investments for the proposed $18.5 billion budget.

Kate Sequeira

April 27, 2022

How LAUSD superintendent’s online presence fosters connections

LAUSD superintendent Alberto Carvalho has nearly 80,000 followers on Twitter, his go-to platform, where he shares plans for district success and interacts with parents and community groups.

Kate Sequeira

April 22, 2022

LAUSD expects to finish reassigning staff to vacant teaching roles this week

Credentialed staff have been redeployed to schools across the district as part of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's 100-day plan.

Kate Sequeira

April 1, 2022

LAUSD ahead of California timeline on expanded TK rollout

The 2022-23 school year will be the first year of several planned expansions to TK eligibility as Los Angeles Unified strives to make it accessible for all 4-year-olds.

Kate Sequeira

March 28, 2022

Memo to LAUSD’s new chief: Focus on results for students, families

Los Angeles Unified's new superintendent must work with grassroots organizations and build on the district's strengths to help stem the tide of declining enrollment and other factors that are holding LAUSD schools back.

Pedro Noguera and Bruce Fuller

March 15, 2022

End of school mask mandate brings relief, lingering concerns

The end of California's mask mandate for schools Monday meant students and school staff no longer have to wear masks to school, but many still did.

Diana Lambert, Carolyn Jones, Ali Tadayon, Emma Gallegos, And Kate Sequeira

March 7, 2022

Why years in Miami will serve new LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho

Many signs point to Alberto Carvalho being the right type of superintendent for LAUSD, a district in desperate need of community relationship-building.

Anne Vasquez

March 2, 2022

New LAUSD superintendent on enrollment declines, school choice and Covid | Q&A

Los Angeles Unified's new superintendent, Alberto Carvalho, talks to EdSource about his goals for the district regarding the pandemic, equity, and other issues.

Kate Sequeira

February 28, 2022

Los Angeles Unified to expand online learning, improve independent study

Los Angeles Unified is planning to create up to six new online schools, but some parents remain hesitant about the expansion.

Kate Sequeira

February 25, 2022

New Los Angeles Unified superintendent outlines priorities in 100-day plan

Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's 100-day plan for Los Angeles Unified prioritizes closing achievement gaps and increasing community engagement.

Kate Sequeira

February 14, 2022

Alberto Carvalho begins new role as Los Angeles Unified's superintendent

Alberto Carvalho begins his position as Los Angeles Unified's new superintendent Monday after a 13-year tenure at Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Kate Sequeira

February 10, 2022

Lack of support leads to achievement gaps for Black, Latino students in Los Angeles

Black and Latino students in Los Angeles are less likely than white peers to go to college and earn a degree, and more needs to be done to close the gap, new report finds.

Michael Burke