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The courtyard of Simon Rodia High School, an L.A. Unified School District continuation school in South Gate, on Tues., April 27, 2021.

Voters support school funding measures, union-backed candidates lead LAUSD board races

With a majority of votes counted in L.A. County, candidates in two of the three open seats on the LAUSD school board appear to have solid leads.

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LAUSD reaffirms support for students and staff ahead of elections

Superintendent Alberto Carvalho says the district has heard growing concern from staff, students and their families about the outcome of the presidential election.

A small Black girl with glasses sits at a desk in a classroom, her hand raised. There are many other students sitting nearby.

If it's mid-September, it must be Norm Day at LAUSD

Today was LAUSD’s long-observed, long-reviled tradition, “Norm Day.” And it might have consequences for your child’s classroom as teachers get moved around.

Exterior of a school building during a bright day. It's empty save for one person in the background under an umbrella.

How schools keep kids cool as hot weather broils Southern California, and why they have class at all

Some districts reduce their hours as temperatures stay over 100 degrees.

Treasure trove of marine fossils found under San Pedro high school

Teeth from the largest sharks to ever live, a sabertooth salmon, and nearly 9 million-year-old fish bones are among several tons of fossils excavated during recent construction at San Pedro High School.

A young man runs across a green field. He is wearing shorts and a shirt. There are many other young people running around in the background.

New high school sports rules mandate more breaks, water, cancellations in heat

California schools must monitor temperature and adjust practices and games accordingly to keep student athletes safe.

Why LAUSD is betting school wellness centers can keep students healthy — and in the classroom

When health researchers looked at the outcomes of students after they visited L.A. school health clinics, they found attendance stabilized or improved — particularly for students who sought mental health treatment.

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How to get involved in your child's education, whether it's a new school year or halfway done

There are all kinds of ways to engage with your child's education, whether you have only a little time or a lot.

A diverse group of young children sit on a mat inside a classroom. Sitting next to them on stools are two men in suits; the man on the left has dark skin, and the man on the right has light brown skin.

LAUSD board approves $9 billion bond election

The Los Angeles Unified School District voted unanimously put a bond that would pay for school repairs and upgrades to voters.

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LAUSD ordered to hand over records in long-running funding dispute with archdiocese

The district cut federal Title I funding by 90% for low-income students in Catholic schools.

A screen capture of the Los Angeles Unified School District Board meeting. Seven adults sit at a dais, in the bottom right-hand corner a man with dark skin tone and a beard wearing a gray blazer holds up four fingers on his right hand.

After rocky bilingual program rollout, LAUSD adds sign language to board meetings

There are about 1,800 deaf and hard of hearing students in the district.

A student wearing a colorful shirt with sea animals on it and large over-the-ear headphones sits at a desk in front of a white wall.

LAUSD extends home internet program for a year after federal funding ends. What then?

In the early months of the pandemic, researchers estimated about one-in-three LAUSD households lacked devices or a broadband connection.