This story was originally published by EdSource. Sign up for their daily newsletter. Legislators returned to the statehouse this week for the four-week dash to decide which bills should be sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom for his signature. They’ll have until Aug. 29 to get an up or down vote in either the Senate or House appropriations…

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As Los Angeles Unified School District students returned to class on Aug. 14 for the 2025-2026 school year, the first day of school for many was not marked by the usual excitable anticipation.  Instead, worry and anxiety were palpable as students returned to the classroom after a summer marked by the increased presence of ICE in Los…

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Here’s something you probably don’t see every day: a guy running for office while making the case for abolishing that very same office. No, it’s not the governorship (that might be a popular notion in California these days). I’m talking about the office of state superintendent of public instruction. Read More…

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Jessica Guzman spoke before the L.A. Unified School District board, demanding the board bring back school police on campuses.  Guzman recently graduated high school and said her last few years in school were scary without the presence of school police.  “There were some reports of a shooting on campus, and we thought it was an…

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Ulysses S. Grant High School leader Rebecca McMurrin takes a modern approach to leading a historic institution. An LAUSD principal recently named a top school leader uses social media to build enthusiasm for her high school — and a strong spirit is spilling over into excellent academic outcomes, as well as strong enrollment. Read More…

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The San Fernando Valley schools earned top honors from Magnet Schools of America Three schools in San Fernando Valley scored top national honors for their magnet programs–capping off a record-breaking year in which Los Angeles Unified School District nearly doubled its previous total, with 89 programs recognized by the Magnet Schools of America (MSA). Read More…

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The Department of Homeland Security said agents who attempted to speak with students at two South L.A. elementary schools last week were there to conduct “wellness checks” on unaccompanied immigrant children to ensure their safety. Representatives from multiple immigrant children’s defense groups told LAist these efforts could be a tool for removing unaccompanied minors from the country.…

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A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of the Los Angeles Unified School District after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding. Read More…

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Superintendent Carvalho said LAUSD will protect rights of students and employees, regardless of status Los Angeles Unified School District leaders on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to protecting immigrant families amidst the Trump administration’s intensified immigration crackdown. Read More…

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Los Angeles Unified school principals — saying their workload is too heavy and the pressure to raise student achievement, manage complex budgets and keep campuses safe is too intense — have voted to join the Teamsters union in a rebuke to the leadership of Supt. Alberto Carvalho and the Board of Education. Read more…

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“…Now, students across California will have a chance to learn about Cambodian Americans and other Asian communities through the Southeast Asian Studies Model Curriculum, which is the first of it’s kind in the country.” Read more…

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