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LAUSD's teacher and staff unions will strike if no deal is reached by mid-April

The open-ended strike almost certainly would shutter schools for about 400,000 students.

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LAUSD's temporary leader faces possible strike, key budget decisions

An interim superintendent has been tasked with leading the country’s second-largest school district through a series of pressing challenges.

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LAUSD superintendent seeks return after FBI raids. An investigation is ongoing

Lawyers representing Alberto Carvalho shared a statement on his behalf for the first time since federal agents searched his home and district offices in late February.

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The FBI raided the LAUSD superintendent's home. Why isn't the cause public?

LAist talked to legal experts to understand why the justification for the searches remains under wraps.

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Acting LAUSD superintendent gives first public comments, says ‘teaching and learning will continue’

The new interim leader has worked for the district for nearly three decades, most recently as chief of school operations.

LAUSD board meets to discuss superintendent following FBI searches, extends session to Friday

The FBI searched Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s home and office Wednesday morning.

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FBI raids LAUSD superintendent's home and office

A DOJ spokesperson said the agency has a court-authorized warrant but declined to provide additional details.

LAUSD banned cellphones a year ago. How has the phone-free school experience been?

The state’s largest district announced a “bell to bell” cellphone and social media ban in June 2024.

Around the country, state legislatures and school districts are looking at ways to keep cellphones from being a distraction in schools.

LAUSD board approves plan that could see significant job cuts. What happens now?

The divisive 4-3 vote approves the issue of preliminary layoff notices to more than 3,000 employees.

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LAUSD releases list of what jobs might be cut as part of budget fix

In meeting materials posted late Friday night, the district proposed giving notice to thousands of employees and closing hundreds of additional positions.

LA students wanted to protest ICE, so a teacher let them out of school. Then he was fired

A teacher's dismissal has spurred protests and raised questions about whose responsibility it is to ensure safety as students exercise their First Amendment rights.

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LAUSD delays vote on potential layoffs as unions press for more information

Educators and parents have urged district leaders to delay cuts to school and administrative positions.

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