Together We Can Change The LAUSD

The current LAUSD Board has had their chance to fix our broken system and failed miserably.It is time for some new blood.

LAUSD Bans Antibiotic-Treated Chicken in School Lunches

Some of the nation's largest school districts jointly banned meals with chicken fed animal byproducts, antibiotics or raised inhumanely.

LAUSD Board: Stop claiming that 14 year old students can consent to sex with their teachers

A petition has been issued on Change.org calling on the school board to ensure that their lawyers do not re-victimize students.

LAUSD Students Not in Peak Physical Condition

They lag behind the state averages in fitness.

Carpenter Community Charter is Golfing for "Green"

Spend a Monday on the green, helping our public school raise some "green."

LAUSD Still Working Out the Kinks of Computer System, Cortines Says

Students have had trouble getting transcripts, and being able to enroll in classes they need.

Ramon Cortines Back at Helm of LAUSD for Third Time

Cortines’ contract with the district calls for him to receive an annual salary of $300,000, which is $50,000 less than John Deasy’s salary.

North Hollywood Students with Disabilities Dance at The Music Center

The Music Center’s Very Special Arts Festival gives students with disabilities the rare opportunity to overcome their challenges.

It's Official: Deasy Is Out as LAUSD Superintendent

He will remain with the district on “special assignment” until Dec. 31.

Report: Deasy Resigns as LAUSD Superintendent

The school board authorized its lawyers several weeks ago to begin negotiating a separation agreement with lawyers for John Deasy.

LAUSD Partners with Nonprofit to Offer Computer Science Classes for All Ages

The goal is to diminish the "digital divide."

LAUSD's Superintendent May Be on His Way Out, Report Says

The school board has given authority to its attorneys to discuss terms of a possible departure, the Los Angeles Times says.

Organizers Seeking Parents to Lead 'Walktober' Walk-to-School Efforts

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation hopes to institutionalize the habit of walking and biking.

LAUSD School Board to Rate Superintendent's Performance

After canceling the $1billion iPad program, John Deasy has come under increasing scrutiny from the teachers' union and board members.

Google Materializes School Supplies for North Hollywood

Teachers' requests were the tech company's command. Nearly $1 million were donated to cover specific projects.

Laurel Hall School, North Hollywood 2015-2016 Tour Schedule

Please Join us for a tour of The Hidden Gem of the Valley 11919 Oxnard St.North Hollywood, Ca 91606 www.laurelhall.com/admissions to RSVP

Missing from LAUSD Schools: $2M Worth of Computers

A review found that the school district lacked an effective tracking system -- and that losses could be even higher as a result.

Save Those Back-to-School Receipts! 8 Tax Credit Tips from the IRS

Here are several important facts you should know about education tax credits, courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service.

LAUSD Scraps $1 Billion iPad Program

The announcement ends a sometimes-tumultuous program that was plagued by difficulties since its rollout.

One-Third of Intersections Near Elementary Schools Go Unmanned, Crossing Guards Say

Crossing Guards flood the Los Angeles City Council chambers to express concern about a staffing shortage.

640,000-Plus Students Go Back to School

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Unified School District has not settled contract negotiations with teachers.

Teachers Union in LAUSD to Get More Militant, Raises Possibility of a Strike

Alex Caputo-Pearl framed his remarks around defining "social movement unionism," which he said is "explicit about fighting for racial and social justice."

Fire Arne Duncan

Unfortunately, our Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, has proven that he is out of touch with the needs of our students.

Galatzan raises new concerns about LA Unified bond committee

Board Member tries to silence iPad critic.

Two Wrongs Do Not Make A Right

A letter to the Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council

Please Excuse The Interruption

The initial failure to reappoint Stuart Magruder to the Bond Oversight Committee is indicative of how the LAUSD School Board refuses to list

Misreading the LAUSD Budget?

LAUSD Board Member Galatzan allows Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council to disseminate incorrect budget numbers.

LA Unified Settles Molestation Lawsuit for $5 Million

The lawsuit was brought by two former students who alleged they were molested by a elementary teach in Pacoima.

North Hollywood High Team First in LAUSD to Win Cyber-Security Competition

The contest is aimed at inspiring students to pursue careers in cyber security or other science and technology fields.

Summit View High One of Five Finalists in NASA Contest

The idea is to design a system to protect a radiation-measuring instrument aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft. A winning team will be announced in April.

North Hollywood High Heads to State Academic Decathlon

A total of 25 teams from Los Angeles County will compete.

E-Cigs to Be Restricted at Valley College

Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District voted unanimously to restrict the activity, referred to as "vaping," the same way they do tobacco smoking on campus.

L.A. Teachers Take Campaign for Raises to Parents

Union members passed out pamphlets at schools today throughout LAUSD.

Brown's 2014-15 Budget Increases School Funding for Neediest Students

42 San Fernando Valley Charter Schools Form Council

The principal of Carpenter Charter Elementary School in Studio City serves as the chairperson to represent the Valley school communities involved.

California Eighth-Graders Improve Reading Scores but Still Lag Nationally

National Assessment of Educational Progress ranks state students 36th in the U.S.

California Releases Form Required to Avoid School Vaccinations

To exempt a child from required vaccinations, a parent and a doctor must sign the new Personal Belief Exemption form under a state law that takes effect Jan. 1.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

North Hollywood Jewish Schools Surprised With Cash Awards

Two education foundations team up to recognize a pair of outstanding educators.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.