LAUSD donating 100,000 masks to local hospitals

The Los Angeles Unified School District is providing 100,000 N-95 masks to 10 area hospitals, Superintendent Austin Beutner said Saturday.

LAUSD employee diagnosed with coronavirus; second case possible

A Los Angeles Unified School District employee has been diagnosed with the coronavirus, and there is a "possible second occurrence" that has not yet been confirmed by health authorities, according to a district-wide memo sent today by Superintendent Austin Beutner.  

Uber offers discount trips for families traveling to LAUSD 'Grab and Go' food centers

Uber officials announced that the company will continue to offer discount trips for families traveling to any of the Los Angeles Unified School District's 64 Grab-and-Go food centers through April 3,in response to the coronavirus outbreak.  

LAUSD to ramp up digital learning efforts as school closures extend through May

Schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District will remain closed through May 1 and the district is working to make sure all students will be able to continue learning amid school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Superintendent Austin Beutner announced Monday. 

Ventura County extends school closures through May 1

The Ventura County Office of Education has announced that all school closures will be extended through Friday, May 1. 

LAUSD opens 60 ‘Grab & Go’ food centers amid COVID-19 outbreak

The Los Angeles Unified School District opened 60 “Grab & Go” food centers Wednesday to continue supporting students during mandatory district-wide school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Torrance Unified School District launches 'Grab and Go' meal system

Despite temporary school closures due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Torrance Unified School District will continue to provide meals for its students, district officials said.

Home school teacher offers parents tips amid closings due to coronavirus

Schools across the country will be closing beginning Monday as fears of the spread of the coronavirus continue. This will create a unique situation where students will be expected to begin distance learning or online courses during that time despite not actually being at school.

Media companies to offer free internet to low-income families during coronavirus crisis

Comcast and Charter Communications will be offering free access to their respective internet networks for low-income families and others for a need to stay connected to information during this coronavirus crisis.

LAUSD schools to close beginning Monday to prevent spread of COVID-19

Starting Monday, all schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District will close for two weeks in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, district officials announced Friday. 

Ventura school district announces school closures until April due to coronavirus

The Ventura Unified School District announced that it's closing all Ventura Unified schools beginning Monday, March 16 through Friday, April 10 due to coronavirus concerns.

Private schools closing over coronavirus concerns

A few private schools in Southern California announced immediate closures in the midst of coronavirus concerns. 

LAUSD approves emergency declaration to battle coronavirus outbreak

Los Angeles Unified School District board members approved a state of emergency to battle the coronavirus outbreak Tuesday night. 

California voters reject $15 billion school upgrade bond

California voters have rejected a $15 billion bond to renovate California’s aging schools, the only statewide measure on last week’s primary ballot.

Murrieta Valley High School closed after employee tested for coronavirus

Murrieta Valley Unified School District officials announced Friday the closure of one of its schools out of an abundance of caution after learning that an employee was sick and being tested for coronavirus (COVID-19).

USC classes temporarily moving online starting March 11 amid to coronavirus concerns

Classes at USC are being temporarily being moved to online-only starting March 11 and lasting until March 13 so the university can test their "technical capabilities to ensure academic continuity in an online environment" amid coronavirus concerns.