Tag: Los Angeles Unified School District
Modernization on track at Burroughs School
Final phase is estimated to be complete in 2027 John Burroughs Middle School (JBMS) in Hancock Park is celebrating its 100th year during a growth spurt. The campus in many ways looks as charming as it did when it opened a century ago. A welcoming brick façade showcases its historic buildings and landscaped grounds at […]
Yes, local elections coming up — soon
U.S. House of Representatives, District Attorney, other races Local elections are just around the corner, once again. Mail-in ballots will begin appearing in voters’ mailboxes as early as Feb. 5. Voters have until Tues., Feb. 20, to register. In addition to the critical local races where voting will conclude on Tues., March 5, that date […]
Students stayed home in the spring, but there’s hope for the fall
Classrooms (mostly) opened, but the students stayed away. That’s the dismal reality facing many local schools, according to the “Los Angeles Times,” which found last month that only seven percent of high school students and about 30 percent of elementary school children had returned to a Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) campus. LAUSD Superintendent […]
Third Street students head back to school: Mascot, testing and on-campus learning greet K-5th graders
As with other elementary level Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) locations, Third Street Elementary on June Street opened its doors to students on April 20. For those families who choose to have their children attend school in person, a hybrid model is being offered with both morning and afternoon cohorts. Remote learning will continue […]
Tales told of local students homeschooling
Our April 2020 story “With social distancing decree, families begin work-from-home, homeschooling juggling act,” resonated with families in the neighborhood — many have written to share their own experiences. So, we shall continue the story as a series. Should you wish to have your child’s / family’s experience of homeschool featured, please reach out to: […]
