Jessica Guzman spoke before the L.A. Unified School District board, demanding the board bring back school police on campuses.  Guzman recently graduated high school and said her last few years in school were scary without the presence of school police.  “There were some reports of a shooting on campus, and we thought it was an…

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Ulysses S. Grant High School leader Rebecca McMurrin takes a modern approach to leading a historic institution. An LAUSD principal recently named a top school leader uses social media to build enthusiasm for her high school — and a strong spirit is spilling over into excellent academic outcomes, as well as strong enrollment. Read More…

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The San Fernando Valley schools earned top honors from Magnet Schools of America Three schools in San Fernando Valley scored top national honors for their magnet programs–capping off a record-breaking year in which Los Angeles Unified School District nearly doubled its previous total, with 89 programs recognized by the Magnet Schools of America (MSA). Read More…

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The Department of Homeland Security said agents who attempted to speak with students at two South L.A. elementary schools last week were there to conduct “wellness checks” on unaccompanied immigrant children to ensure their safety. Representatives from multiple immigrant children’s defense groups told LAist these efforts could be a tool for removing unaccompanied minors from the country.…

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