Ransom demanded in LAUSD cyberattack
The Los Angeles Unified School District confirmed Wednesday it has received a ransom demand following a Labor Day weekend cyberattack that led to a shutdown of most of the district's computer systems.
SoCal schools earn Blue Ribbon honors
Two local schools enjoyed a big honor Monday.
LAUSD attempted to censor student newspaper; journalism teacher fought back and won
“They were not happy to know we were being censored or there’s an attempt to take some information down," Adriana Chavira said.
LAPD arrests 2 teens accused of selling fentanyl-laced pills to students in Hollywood
The LAPD said that two juveniles, ages 15 and 16, have been arrested after multiple students were poisoned, one fatally, by fentanyl-laced pills.
15-year-old girl dies after taking fentanyl-laced pill on high school campus in Hollywood
A 15-year-old student at Bernstein High School is dead and another teen was hospitalized after overdosing on pills they purchased at Lexington Park in Hollywood. Investigators say the pills were laced with fentanyl.
Federal, local authorities investigating overdoes among high school students in Hollywood
LAUSD officials said six students have overdosed in recent weeks from drugs purchased at Lexington Park.
Local, federal officials investigating fatal overdose at Bernstein High School in Hollywood
The LAUSD superintendent says the three victims from Tuesday night makes six cases of drug-related incidents stemming from drugs purchased at Lexington Park
LAUSD approves emergency declaration after cyber attack
The resolution allows Superintendent Alberto Carvalho to sign emergency contracts to "ensure the continuation of public education, and the safety and security of its data, networks and servers" without advertising or inviting bids for any dollar amount necessary, for a period of one year.
Lockdown lifted at Hollywood High School, superintendent calls reports of shots fired a 'hoax'
Authorities confirmed the reports of a shooting were unsubstantiated.
LAUSD student test scores show sharp drops in English, math proficiency
LAUSD released test scores showing sharp drop-offs in proficiency among students in nearly all grade levels in English and math.
Heat wave: Parents demand LAUSD provide more green space, shade on school playgrounds
Several parents say LAUSD is "completely unprepared" to deal with extreme heat.
Classes resume after cyberattack on LAUSD's technology systems
LAUSD said Tuesday's classes were "fairly normal," despite a cyberattack over the holiday weekend. Officials said the hackers didn't access any confidential information.
FBI investigating LAUSD cyberattack
LAUSD reveals hackers targeted the district in an apparent cyber attack. Officials suspect the incident was "criminal in nature."
LAUSD hit by cyberattack
District officials described the incident as "likely criminal in nature," and said they were assessing the situation with law enforcement agencies.
SoCal schools brace for heatwave
Schools have rescheduled outdoor activities to beat the heat.
Nearly 70% of LAUSD teachers consider leaving education profession: study
A new report reveals nearly 70% of teachers within the Los Angeles Unified School District considered leaving the education profession due to "the material conditions within the district."
LAUSD teachers to boycott first of 4 scheduled 'optional' instructional days
Teachers have voted overwhelmingly to boycott the first of four "optional" instruction days that were added to the LAUSD's academic calendar this year without union negotiations.
50,000 LAUSD students reported absent on first day of school
About 11% of the LAUSD population was absent on the first day of school.
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho joins FOX 11 Special Report after first day of school
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho joined Marla Tellez on FOX 11's Special Report on Monday night following the first day of school for thousands of LAUSD students.
LAUSD students return to school
Amid more relaxed COVID-19 protocols, classes resumed Monday for thousands of LAUSD students.