Education

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.

Your Most Committed Relationship May Soon Be With Cal State University

Pressed by the state legislature, the California State University system is making it easier for students who want to transfer in from community colleges.

Students with backpacks walk through a plaza in front of the LACC Student Center, a low-rise building with an annex attached.

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.

Are Kids Collateral Damage In California Culture Wars?

Conflicts over racial and gender equity are common at school campuses across the state, principals say in survey.

A group of about a dozen young children in first grade are seated on the floor of a classroom looking up. Two children are wearing blue masks. Several adults stand along the walls, which are covered with posters.

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.