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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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LAUSD budget shrinks, but continues salary increases, class size reductions

L.A. Unified's board approved an $18.4 billion budget that avoids layoffs and continues to fund raises and class size reductions despite the expiration of billions in federal pandemic relief funding.

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LAUSD will ban cellphones from school day beginning in 2025

California’s largest school district wants to restrict cellphone and social media use during the school day over concerns about their impact on student mental health.

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