LAUSD
Coverage of LAUSD in the Nexus archive.
- LAUSD's first day of school: coffee cake, new algebra books, chess and looming layoffs
LAUSD entered its new school year characterized by academic gains and hope. The start of the year, noted by items such as coffee cake, new algebra books, and chess, was tempered by concern over planning thousands of impending layoffs.
- LAUSD's first day of school: coffee cake, new algebra books, chess and looming layoffs
LAUSD's first day of school featured elements like coffee cake, new algebra books, and chess activities. The district reports academic gains and hope as it begins the new school year. However, this optimism exists amid the looming challenge of planning for thousands of layoffs.
- New LAUSD report says schools near Lineage warehouse are safe for students
A new report posted by LAUSD states that students living near the burned Lineage warehouse in Boyle Heights can safely return to class. The district has determined that schools in this area are now safe for students.
- LAUSD budget crisis remains severe, fiscal experts say, as district works to calm fears
LAUSD faces a looming budget crisis and potential job cuts. As the situation unfolds, county officials are moving to pursue oversight measures. These efforts come as the district works to manage concerns ahead of the new school year.
- LAUSD budget crisis remains severe, fiscal experts say, as district works to calm fears
LAUSD is facing a severe budget crisis and potential job cuts, prompting efforts by the district to calm fears. Meanwhile, county officials are pursuing oversight of the school district ahead of the new school year.
- LAUSD students set to return to class as concerns persist over smell near Lineage warehouse
LAUSD students are set to return to class as concerns persist over a smell near a Lineage warehouse. Teachers raised worries about the situation's potential impact on students during a community press conference.
- Boyle Heights parents want answers about schools reopening in the Lineage stench zone
Parents in Boyle Heights are demanding answers from LAUSD regarding school safety conditions near the Lineage warehouse fire site as the first day of school approaches. The area is referred to as the 'Lineage stench zone,' raising concerns about the impact of the fire on the reopening of schools.
- Proposed bill would strip protection for school arts funding, former L.A. Supt. Beutner warns
A proposed bill aims to remove protections for school arts funding, with supporters claiming it would allow funds to be used for students. Former LAUSD leader Beutner argues the bill would let schools redirect the funding.
- Parents must hold failed school leaders accountable at the polls
Parents are urged to hold school leaders accountable at the polls after documents revealed LAUSD financial experts warned leaders about approving union demands that may have compromised student priorities. The article highlights concerns over misplaced trust in school administration decisions.
- Feds give LAUSD much-needed tough love
The Trump administration is providing 'tough love' to LAUSD, aiming to help the school district get back on track. The intervention is described as much-needed by the federal government.
- Ex-LAUSD head Alberto Carvalho lists LA home after resignation
Alberto Carvalho, head of LAUSD, has listed his Los Angeles home following his resignation.
- LAUSD faces 'severe' signs of insolvency; county warns it could take control of budget
LAUSD faces severe insolvency risks due to unaffordable union contracts, prompting county officials to threaten appointing an overseer to control the district's spending. County education officials warn the district's financial situation may require external budget management.
- LAUSD faces 'severe' signs of insolvency; county warns it could take control of budget
L.A. County education officials claim union contracts LAUSD could not afford have pushed the district toward insolvency. They warn of appointing an overseer to block the school board's spending.
- Explosive confidential letter reveals why LAUSD chief Alberto Carvalho suddenly resigned
A confidential letter reveals the reason for LAUSD chief Alberto Carvalho's sudden resignation. The information follows an FBI search of Carvalho's home and district office linked to a federal investigation involving the technology startup AllHere.
- Carvalho was threatened with possible dismissal before he resigned as LAUSD superintendent
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho was threatened with termination by the school board over alleged undisclosed financial benefits before he resigned. The board's threat occurred prior to his resignation.
- LAUSD names Andrés Chait as new superintendent after Carvalho's resignation
The LAUSD Board of Education appointed Andrés Chait as the new superintendent following Carvalho's resignation. The district is the nation's second-largest.
- Andres Chait selected to lead LAUSD three days after Carvalho's resignation
The L.A. school board selected Andres Chait to lead LAUSD three days after Alberto Carvalho resigned due to an FBI investigation.
- Andres Chait selected to lead LAUSD three days after Carvalho's resignation
The L.A. school board selected Andres Chait to lead LAUSD three days after Alberto Carvalho resigned amid an FBI investigation.
- New learning goals, layoffs and no Carvalho. L.A. school board charts a new course
Following Supt. Alberto Carvalho's resignation, LAUSD approved a $20.6B budget that includes over 1,000 layoffs. The new budget comes as the school board sets a new course without Carvalho's leadership.
- New learning goals, layoffs and no Carvalho. L.A. school board charts a new course
Following Supt. Alberto Carvalho's resignation, LAUSD approved a $20.6B budget that includes over 1,000 layoffs. The board is implementing new learning goals and restructuring amid leadership changes.
- LAUSD bans screen time before the second grade, among the strictest policies in the nation
LAUSD passes a historic policy banning classroom screen time before second grade and cutting laptop use, becoming a pioneer in digital restrictions in school.
- LAUSD bans screen time before the second grade, among the strictest policies in the nation
LAUSD has implemented a policy banning classroom screen time for students before second grade and reducing laptop use, marking one of the strictest digital restrictions in U.S. schools. The policy positions LAUSD as a pioneer in limiting technology use in education.
- Carvalho resigns as LAUSD superintendent amid federal investigation
Alberto Carvalho resigned as LAUSD superintendent amid a federal investigation. He was praised for improvements in test scores and defending immigrants but had been sidelined since an FBI raid in February.
- Carvalho resigns as LAUSD superintendent amid federal investigation
Alberto Carvalho resigned as LAUSD superintendent amid a federal investigation. He was praised for improvements in test scores and defending immigrants but had been sidelined since an FBI raid in February.
- Opinion: What School and District Leaders Need to Know Before They Invest in AI
School administrators are under pressure to invest in AI-driven educational technology as the fiscal year ends, with vendors using persuasive tactics to push products. The article advises leaders to ask critical questions about a tool's classroom utility, adaptability for diverse students, and evidence of effectiveness before committing funds.
- In a dramatic vote, county board blocks LAUSD takeover of Locke High
The L.A. County Board of Education overruled LAUSD in a 5-2 vote, allowing Green Dot Public Schools to retain management of Locke High School in Watts.
- In a dramatic vote, county board blocks LAUSD takeover of Locke High
The L.A. County Board of Education overruled LAUSD in a 5-2 vote, blocking its takeover of Locke High School and allowing Green Dot Public Schools to retain management of the Watts school.
- LAUSD to cut thousands of jobs, but saves Black student achievement program in budget plan
LAUSD plans to cut thousands of jobs but preserves the Black student achievement program in its budget. The district has restored the program aimed at supporting Black students.
- LAUSD to cut thousands of jobs, but saves Black student achievement program in budget plan
LAUSD is cutting thousands of jobs but has preserved the Black student achievement program in its budget plan. The district restored the program to support Black students.
- Locke charter high school students are improving. Why that may not be enough to stop closure
LAUSD plans to close Locke Charter High School, citing poor performance. Advocates argue the school performed worse under LAUSD control.
- Locke charter high school students are improving. Why that may not be enough to stop closure
LAUSD plans to close Locke Charter High School due to poor performance, while advocates argue the school's performance was worse when under LAUSD control. Student performance at the school has shown improvement.
- Locke High's grand charter school experiment faces shutdown as LAUSD moves to take back campus
LAUSD seeks to reclaim Locke High School from Green Dot after 20 years, citing the charter school's failure. Advocates argue for a more detailed review of the data before taking action.
- Locke High's grand charter school experiment faces shutdown as LAUSD moves to take back campus
LAUSD seeks to reclaim Locke High School from Green Dot after 20 years, citing the charter school's failure. Defenders argue for a closer examination of the data before taking action.
- It's a high-demand job with lots of openings. How LAUSD trains adults for a role in child care
LAUSD is expanding its early childhood programs and training adults for childcare roles through a tuition-free partnership between an LAUSD adult school and an early education center.
- It's a high-demand job with lots of openings. How LAUSD trains adults for a role in child care
LAUSD is expanding its early childhood programs by partnering with an adult school and an early education center to offer tuition-free training for childcare roles. The initiative aims to address high demand in the child-care workforce.
- LAUSD acting superintendent Andres Chait’s decision on vile sex abuse case that rocked Los Angeles revealed
LAUSD acting superintendent Andres Chait made a decision to send a wrestling coach back to a high school, which resulted in the coach sexually assaulting nine students. The case has drawn significant attention due to its severity.
- For decades, LAUSD battled over charter schools. This election shows that war might be over
The long-standing conflict over charter schools in LAUSD appears to be ending, as this election cycle shows a significant reduction in big-spending school board campaigns. Charter school advocates have stepped aside, and the teachers union has scaled back its efforts.
- Top LAUSD academic chiefs leaving as test scores rise and FBI raid sidelines Carvalho
LAUSD's top academic chiefs are leaving amidst rising test scores, while Superintendent Alberto Carvalho is absent due to an FBI raid. The district faces challenges in maintaining progress. LAUSD has received acclaim for its improvements.
- Inside LAUSD's alleged $22-million money-laundering scheme, 'the largest' in district history
The LAUSD is allegedly involved in a $22-million money-laundering scheme, the largest in district history, according to a lawsuit. A school-district manager allegedly steered work to an executive's company in exchange for kickbacks. The business ties between the parties began years before the alleged scheme.
- Feds probe LAUSD for allegedly reassigning, not removing, teachers accused of sex misconduct
The Trump administration is investigating the Los Angeles Unified School District for allegedly reassigning teachers accused of sexual misconduct instead of removing them. The probe centers on a contract between LAUSD and the teachers union that may protect sexual predators. The investigation hinges on the definition of 'reassignment'.