July 23, 2018

L.A. school board member resigns after pleading guilty to campaign money laundering

Ref Rodriguez's resignation ends the charter-backed majority on the Los Angeles Unified school board. Replacement plans are uncertain.

Larry Gordon

May 14, 2018

A South LA high school's journey back from the brink

Augustus F. Hawkins High, which is situated at the crossroads of multiple gang territories, almost died at its birth. A commitment to restorative justice helped save it.

David Washburn

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 21, 2018

Education activist launches new school accountability campaign

Activist Ben Austin founded the Kids Coalition to help parents and students obtain more input into the educational policies of the Los Angeles Unified School District

George White

January 11, 2018

Schools become a 'safe haven' for Salvadoran students in wake of crackdown

More than 50,000 U.S.-born students in California have Salvadoran parents who had temporary protected status.

Carolyn Jones

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

January 6, 2018

LA Unified schools chief to remain on medical leave and retire by June

Associate Superintendent Vivian Ekchian will remain at the helm of the nation's second largest school district as acting superintendent.

Louis Freedberg

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 27, 2017

Week brings more uncertainty to leadership of California's largest school district

But district's decentralized operations may help it weather turmoil in district headquarters for now

Louis Freedberg

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

October 9, 2017

On medical leave, LA Unified school chief replaced by acting superintendent

District does not disclose details of Michelle King's health and how long she will be out

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