academic gains

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 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.