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The Funding: Gone. The Room: Barren. The Teacher: A Substitute, Who Helped Students Revive A School's Music Program

Dorsey High has a history of musically talented alumni. But deep cuts to arts funding meant years of students went without music education.

A Black woman with frizzy, curly hair sits on a tiny set of bleachers inside a classroom. To one side is a drum, and to the other a guitar leans against the wall. Behind her is a bulletin board with the words "G-1 Music - Recording Arts Workshop" pinned or pasted to the blue paper background.

LAUSD Ratifies Contract With Teachers, Bringing Higher Wages And Smaller Classes

About 35,000 educators approved a deal reached after almost a year of negotiations and a March strike.

A group of women dressed warmly and seen from above walk along the street as part of a larger group. Several wear rain slickers, and two of them are speaking into megaphones .

LAUSD Shortens Winter Break, Makes Summer Longer. But Teachers Union Calls For A Pause

The calendar change is a repeat of a dustup over optional "acceleration days" added to the current school year.

In a crowd of people, a man wearing glasses blows into a big brass tuba wrapped around his shoulders. The bell of the tuba has giant red letters affixed to it that read "UTLA" — the abbreviation for the teachers union.

LAUSD Support Staff Union Begin Voting On Proposed Deal

Service Employees International Union Local 99 will be voting to ratify an agreement that followed a three-day strike.

A Black woman in a purple shirt and red leather jacket hold a microhone and speaks from atop a platform with tall buildings in the background, her mouth open as she projects her voice to an unseen crowd. A yellow banner with fists and a heart emoji hangs in front of her, and she's flanked by a diverse group of people.

LAUSD Reaches Deal With Support Staff On Salary Increases, Other Benefits, After Three-Day Strike Ends

The union that represents school support staff in Los Angeles Unified School District has reached a tentative agreement with district leadership to increase wages by 30% and provide health care to more members.

The LAUSD Strike Was Full Of Teachable Moments, Pandemic Flashbacks, And So Much Rain

Parents and students pivoted while a three-day strike shut down Los Angeles Unified School District. There were teachable moments, some more successful than others.

A young girl in a blue shirt holds up a big purple flag that says Education Workers United on it, with a picture of a closed fist. The girl leans on a temporary metal fence.

LAUSD Has A $4.9 Billion Reserve. Here’s How That Money Works, And How It Could Go Toward Staff And Teachers

There’s been a lot of talk about a $4.9 billion budget reserve. We break down where the money comes from and how the district could spend it.

The heads and shoulders of people at a protest. One person wearing a purple beanie holds up a cardboard sign with lettering in black permanent marker that reads "We feed your students. Respect us. Pay us. Cafeteria workers deserve respect and better pay."

The 3-Day LAUSD Strike Is Nearing Its End. What Comes Next?

District support staff have a lot on the line, with many hoping for a reprieve from needing multiple jobs.

During Strike, As In Pandemic, Students With Special Needs Get Sidelined

From diaper changing to arithmetic, special education assistants help students navigate the school day. Families say their support is irreplaceable.

Mayor Bass Enters Negotiations Between LAUSD And SEIU As Strike Rolls Through Day 2

Parents picked up food and homework while union rank-and-file pounded the pavement.

A man with light brown skin hands out a plastic bag with snacks in it. He is surrounded by boxes of food and stands under a tent. There's a large crowd nearby.

LAUSD Schools Shut Down As Support Staff Go On Strike. Here Are The Details

Service Employees International Local 99, the union representing 30,000 bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians and other support staff across LAUSD, has started a three-day strike.

A black woman in a black raincoat holds a megaphone as a crowd of adults around her march back and forth in the rain.

Los Angeles Schools Got A $600,000 Donation Of Beanie Babies And We Want To Know Where They’re Going

LAUSD has accepted a very large donation this month of Ty Beanie Baby toys. A very, very large donation.

A massive pile of small yellow Minions toys with Ty Beanie Babies tags attached.

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