Racist texts to LAUSD students prompt calls for heightened security
Students across the country, including some at LAUSD schools, received racist text messages shortly after the election. The district and the FBI are investigating.
FBI, LAUSD investigating racist texts sent to students
Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.
LAUSD students among Black Americans who've received racist texts recently
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said some LAUSD students had recently received racist text messages. Dozens of Black Americans across the country have reported getting similar messages.
Students protest teacher reassignments
Students at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School took to the streets to protest against the recent teacher reassignments.
Carson middle school target of 2 threats in one week; parents, students concerned
Parents and students at Stephen M.
10 LA schools could stop standardized tests after board president calls testing industry 'repugnant’
The LA Unified School District president said the resolution could 'begin to change how we look at student assessment'.
LAUSD reaches $24M settlement with 3 women who were sexually abused by teacher
A $24 million settlement was reached on behalf of three women who alleged they were sexually abused by their elementary school teacher in 2006 and 2007.
LAUSD student found dead in school pool
The student has not been identified. Their cause of death is not known.
Triple-digit temperatures knock out power to 2 LAUSD schools, students let out early
Temperatures in the Valley reached as high as 112 degrees Friday.
City installs hundreds of road safety measures near LAUSD schools
According to the LA County Department of Public Health, traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for kids between 4 and 14. The city hopes these new safety features will help solve the problem.
LAUSD returns to school Monday for 2024-25 school year
The nation's second-largest school district will begin the 2024-25 school year Monday, with more than 550,000 students set to return to Los Angeles Unified campuses.
LAUSD returns to school Monday
As summer continues, thousands of Los Angeles Unified students return to school on Monday, Aug. 12.
LAUSD cell phone ban begins in January
LAUSD school board members voted in June to move forward on a resolution possibly banning cell phones during school hours beginning in January 2025.
Los Angeles Mission hosting virtual back-to-school supplies drive
Los Angeles Mission is hosting an online back-to-school drive for kids facing homelessness.
5 minors accused of leaving trail of destruction during break-in at SoCal middle school
The suspects are accused of leaving behind broken windows, a broken candy machine, and graffiti.
5 boys taken into custody after school break-in
Five young suspects were taken into custody following a break-in at a middle school in LA's Westlake District.
Minors in custody after school break-in
Five boys were taken into custody after they allegedly broke into a middle school in LA's Westlake District early Thursday morning.
LA Unified moves forward with cell phone ban during school hours
The resolution seeks to have a new district cell phone policy in place by January 2025.
LA Unified bans cell phone use during school hours
Some school administrators believe a ban would be difficult to enforce, and some parents want their kids to have cell phones for safety.
LAUSD considers banning cell phones
LAUSD is considering banning cell phones during school hours.