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Kate Raphael

Kate Raphael is a California Local News Fellow. She covers education for the Long Beach Post.

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With layoffs set to take effect, librarians and parents press school board to reverse cuts

by Kate Raphael March 16, 2026March 17, 2026

Long Beach Unified says it has had to make tough decisions because of declining enrollment and expiring relief funds.

Posted inEducation

Six LBUSD schools — including Millikan for the first time — earn Distinguished School awards

by Kate Raphael March 12, 2026March 12, 2026
Posted inEducation

Long Beach Unified withholds records about aide accused of molesting disabled student

by Kate Raphael March 12, 2026March 12, 2026
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Students rocked a downtown nightclub. Here’s what Battle of the Bands looked like up close.

Avatar photo by Thomas Cordova and Kate Raphael March 9, 2026March 11, 2026
Posted inNews

In a bid to curb overdoses, Long Beach will now mail residents fentanyl test strips and Narcan

by Kate Raphael March 6, 2026March 6, 2026
Posted inSee

Students vie for cash prizes, studio time, bragging rights in districtwide Battle of the Bands

by Kate Raphael March 3, 2026March 3, 2026
Posted inEducation

Thousands who left college without finishing could be given associate’s degrees under new bill

by Kate Raphael February 24, 2026February 24, 2026
Posted inEducation

Long Beach Unified cuts hundreds of contracted teaching jobs

by Kate Raphael February 18, 2026February 18, 2026
Coronavirus
Posted inEducation

To better prevent veteran suicides, CSULB researchers seek to clarify their scope

by Kate Raphael February 17, 2026February 23, 2026
A sign displays the Long Beach Unified School District, where the main office is located in Long Beach.
Posted inEducation

LBUSD cuts dozens of staffers who helped families navigate the school system

by Kate Raphael February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

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