by Office of Communications | Sep 14, 2017 | Board of Education, College/Careers, Community Engagement, Dropouts, Employees, Graduation, I believe in LAUSD, Personal story, Schools, Special Events, Students
By Barbara Jones, Monica Carazo and Sam Gilstrap Office of Communications One of the students had suffered the loss of a close friend, while another recalled when she had no friends at all. And others talked of the trauma and angst that had disrupted their schooling...
by Office of Communications | Sep 12, 2017 | A-G, Achievements, Board of Education, Graduation, Students, Superintendent
Superintendent Michelle King today announced a preliminary graduation rate of 80 percent for the Class of 2017 – a 3-point jump from last year’s record high – propelling L.A. Unified closer to its goal of 100 percent graduation. In addition to students who received...
by Office of Communications | Sep 11, 2017 | Achievements, Announcements, College/Careers, Commentary, Superintendent, Video
Highlighting new strategies to help students succeed, Superintendent Michelle King released a new video welcoming L.A. Unified families to the 2017-18 school year. There will be a renewed focus on attendance, strengthening efforts to ensure that every student comes to...
by Office of Communications | May 31, 2017 | A-G, College/Careers, Commentary, Employees, Graduation, LACCD, Schools, Students, Superintendent
Above, Dr. Frances Gipson awards a scholarship, established in her grandmother’s name, to senior Zeuz Islas. He will graduate next week from Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy and will attend Columbia University in the fall. By Dr. Frances Gipson Chief Academic...
by Office of Communications | May 26, 2017 | Achievements, Employees, Schools, Special Education, Spotlight
California officially recognizes the third week of May as Classified School Employee Week in recognition of classified school employees and the contributions they make to the educational community. Each day this week, we will profile a classified employee selected by...
by Office of Communications | May 25, 2017 | Employees, Schools, Spotlight, Students
L.A. Unified has joined with the state of California in officially recognizing the third week of May as Classified School Employee Week in honor of classified school employees and the contributions they make to the educational community. Each day this week, we will...
by Office of Communications | May 24, 2017 | A-G, College/Careers, Employees, Graduation, Schools, Spotlight
The goal of L.A. Unified is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to graduate prepared for college, career and life. As we near the end of the school year, we are featuring stories about some of the outstanding members of the Class of 2017. By Justin Frank...
by Office of Communications | May 24, 2017 | Achievements, Charters, Employees, Facilities, Schools, Spotlight, Students
L.A. Unified has joined with the state of California in officially recognizing the third week of May as Classified School Employee Week in honor of classified school employees and the contributions they make to the educational community. Each day this week, we will...
by Office of Communications | May 23, 2017 | College/Careers, Community Partners, Employees, Graduation, LACCD, Local Districts, New Programs, Schools, Students
Above, San Pedro High School Principal Jeanette Stevens and students Arariah Braeburn and Nick Ford are exited about the new partnership with Los Angeles Harbor College. San Pedro High School and Los Angeles Harbor College have signed a landmark agreement that allows...
by Office of Communications | May 23, 2017 | Board of Education, Employees, I believe in LAUSD, Parents, Personal story, Safety and Emergency Response, Students
Above, from left, School Board Member Dr. Richard Vladovic, Principal Steven Skrumbis and wife, Christine, and Local District Superintendent Christopher Downing. The principal of Taper Avenue Elementary School was hailed as a hero on Tuesday for performing...
by Office of Communications | May 23, 2017 | Board of Education, Employees, School Climate, Schools, Students, Superintendent, Video
In observance of Classified School Employees Week, Superintendent Michelle King has released a new video expressing her gratitude to the more than 26,000 workers dedicated to keeping students safe and schools clean and orderly. In the video the sixth in her “Direct...
by Office of Communications | May 23, 2017 | Achievements, Employees, Spotlight, Students
L.A. Unified has joined with the state of California in officially recognizing the third week of May as Classified School Employee Week in honor of classified school employees and the contributions they make to the educational community. Each day this week, we will...
by Office of Communications | May 23, 2017 | Employees, New Programs, Schools, Students, Superintendent
Above, Kingsley Elementary School teacher Roxanna Sosa contributed to the new “Give One, Get One,” a guide of successful practices for educators. By Martha Cortes Professional Learning and Leadership Development Human Resources Division More than 50...
by Office of Communications | May 22, 2017 | Achievements, Employees, Schools, Spotlight
L.A. Unified has joined with the state of California in officially recognizing the third week of May as Classified School Employee Week in honor of classified school employees and the contributions they make to the educational community. Each day this week, we will...
by Office of Communications | May 19, 2017 | Achievements, Board of Education, Community Partners, I believe in LAUSD, Superintendent
Nearly 18 months after taking the helm of L.A. Unified, Dr. Michelle King has been named National Superintendent of the Year by the National Association of School Superintendents (NASS). The annual award recognizes exemplary leadership skills, including evidence of...
