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Los Angeles Unified

With more than 1,000 schools serving some 600,000 students, Los Angeles Unified is California’s largest school district by far, and the second largest district in the nation.

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
Los Angeles Unified
November 28, 2022

LAUSD’s stunning reading score on NAEP: Illusion, real or something in between?

Was a quick computer distribution during Covid, a literacy initiative or a combination of factors, plus random error, behind a surprising 8th grade score in Los Angeles Unified?

John Fensterwald
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
Commentary
September 5, 2022

We need a bigger, broader village to support our Black and Latino students

With a sustained, communitywide effort, LAUSD can make a lasting impact on the kids hit hardest by the pandemic and rising inflation.

Ana Ponce
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
Los Angeles Unified
August 12, 2022

Los Angeles Unified to enter school year with fewer classroom vacancies, district says

The teachers union finds it 'improbable' that LAUSD was able to fill about 700 vacancies in the last week.

Kate Sequeira
Student Well-Being
August 10, 2022

What’s new this school year? Changing Covid protocols, universal TK, later start times and more

California's school year will begin with fewer Covid protocols, universal transitional kindergarten, more afterschool programs and community schools, and later start times for older students.

Diana Lambert
Commentary
July 26, 2022

How Superintendent Carvalho can create a strong future for all LAUSD students

The new Los Angeles Unified superintendent has an opportunity to remove entrenched barriers in the district that keep too many students from realizing their full potential.

Salma Ocelotlxochitl Perez and Avery Collins-Byrd
Los Angeles Unified
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
Los Angeles Unified
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
Los Angeles Unified
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