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California’s top educator should be an appointed expert, not an elected politician
Here’s something you probably don’t see every day: a guy running for office while making the case for abolishing that very same office. No, it’s not the governorship (that might be a popular notion in California these days). I’m talking about the office of state superintendent of public instruction. Read More…
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Group calling on LAUSD board to bring police back on campuses
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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Thoroughly Modern: LA Principal Uses Instagram to Build School Spirit, Win Awards
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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Three Valley schools won national awards, capping a record year for LAUSD
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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What is a ‘wellness check’ and why is Homeland Security doing them at LAUSD schools?
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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Lawmaker calls for state audit of LAUSD after fraud lawsuit from former superintendent
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of the Los Angeles Unified School District after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding. Read More…
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LAUSD embraces immigrant families in the wake of Trump administration’s crackdown
Superintendent Carvalho said LAUSD will protect rights of students and employees, regardless of status Los Angeles Unified School District leaders on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to protecting immigrant families amidst the Trump administration’s intensified immigration crackdown. Read More…
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LAUSD Principals say demands are too high, hours too long. They are joining the Teamsters
Los Angeles Unified school principals — saying their workload is too heavy and the pressure to raise student achievement, manage complex budgets and keep campuses safe is too intense — have voted to join the Teamsters union in a rebuke to the leadership of Supt. Alberto Carvalho and the Board of Education. Read more…
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California to roll out the nation’s first Southeast Asian school curriculum
“…Now, students across California will have a chance to learn about Cambodian Americans and other Asian communities through the Southeast Asian Studies Model Curriculum, which is the first of it’s kind in the country.” Read more…
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LAUSD poised to declare immigrant sanctuary, affirm LGBTQ+ rights as it braces for Trump
LAUSD board members will consider resolutions on immigration sanctuary, LGBTQ+ protection and accelerating the teaching of current events at Tuesday’s meeting. Read More…
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‘Turned off and stored.’ LAUSD reveals details on school cellphone ban to begin Feb. 18
LAUSD says its student cellphone ban will start Feb. 18. Schools will decide how to restrict phones, from telling students to put them in backpacks to using magnetically sealed pouches. Read More…





