500 pairs of shoes stolen from nonprofit in back-to-back break-ins at Tarzana office
“For many of our students, these are the only running shoes they will get all year. It’s upsetting to think that these materials were taken from the children in our community who need them most,” Students Run LA said in a statement.
Judge deals blow to LAUSD student COVID vaccination mandate
A judge ruled in favor of the father of a 12-year-old student who challenged LAUSD's student coronavirus vaccine mandate, finding that the resolution approving the directive clashes with state law.
LAUSD updates COVID testing guidance
The Los Angeles Unified School District announced it has updated its COVID-19 requirements following guidance of medical advisors and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
2 LAUSD board members seek reelection; 1 seat up for grabs
Two LAUSD Board of Education members are looking to retain their seats in Tuesday's election, while four candidates are vying to claim an open seat on the panel that will face difficult decisions brought on by a shrinking budget, declining enrollment and questions about the future of the School Police Department.
LAUSD issues warning after 3 students ingest ecstasy pills laced with fentanyl
According to a letter sent to parents, the three students "suffered neurological consequences."
Unvaccinated students banned from graduation ceremony at Granada Hills Charter
A group of parents and students at Granada Hills Charter High School rallied outside the campus Tuesday in opposition to a policy that will bar students who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19 from participating in graduation ceremonies.
LAUSD expands safety protocols following Texas school shooting
According to Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, the district will conduct an "access assessment" to reduce points of entry to campuses.
LA-area officials react to Texas shooting, call for gun control
Los Angeles-area officials are renewing calls for tougher gun control as news spread of the latest mass shooting in the United States -- this one at a Texas elementary school.
LAUSD expects to lose as much as 30% of its enrollment
Some of the reasons include classroom size, COVID-19, and reasons beyond their control-- like families moving out of the state and a drop in immigration.
New program offering free high-speed internet for thousands of LAUSD students
A new program is offering free high-speed internet to thousands of families in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
