LAUSD Names Philanthropist, Former Investment Banker Austin Beutner SuperintendentDespite concerns regarding his lack of experience working in the education field, Beutner, 58, was selected on a 5-2 vote.
LAUSD Meets Again To Consider Last 2 Finalists For SuperintendentThe Los Angeles Unified School District Board will have only two names consider now that Andres Alonso, the former Baltimore schools chief, announced on Twitter that he had pulled his name from consideration.
Lupita Medina And Tiffany SmithA teacher and student who both love to be in charge were honored by the school district in Huntington Park.
Students Walk Out In Memory Of Columbine VictimsStudents will walk out of school Friday to mark the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting in Colorado and protest what organizers call the failure of elected officials to tackle gun violence.
Number Of LAUSD Superintendent Candidates Down To 3The number of candidates is now down to three, after Indianapolis schools Superintendent Lewis Ferebee withdrew his name from consideration Wednesday.
Ex-LA Times Chief Front-Runner For LAUSD Superintendent PostAustin Beutner is being considered for the superintendent position despite running a nonprofit which is in danger of losing its contract with LAUSD for not meeting expectations.
LAUSD Hosts First In Series Of School Safety Town HallsThe event was the first of a handful that will take place in each LAUSD school board area over the next two months.
LAUSD Board Member Ref Rodriguez Arrested In Pasadena On Suspicion Of Public DrunkennessRodriguez, who is also facing felony campaign fraud allegations, was arrested last month at the Yard House, but was not charged.
LAUSD Board Tackles School Safety, Student Mental HealthA new school safety resolution was introduced at an LAUSD meeting today in response to the alarming spike in school shootings.
On 50th Anniversary Of East LA Walkouts, Students Find Inspiration To Make Their Voices Heard Through ArtStudents showcased their sculptures, paintings and poetry in commemoration of the 1968 walkouts for fair education at L.A. schools.
LAUSD Wants Students To Stay On Campus During Gun Violence WalkoutStudents in the Los Angeles Unified school district were urged to not walk out of school to participate in a planned national protest against gun violence.
