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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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Long Beach Unified cuts hundreds of contracted teaching jobs

by Kate Raphael February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

The district has sought to avoid laying off permanent staff as it seeks to close a large budget gap. Nevertheless, teachers say these latest cuts will be felt in the classroom.

Coronavirus
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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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Long Beach bus stations display student-designed PSAs to combat opioid overdoses

by Kate Raphael February 12, 2026February 12, 2026
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Complaints of racism at Lakewood High were unsubstantiated or not serious enough to warrant disclosure, LBUSD says

by Kate Raphael February 10, 2026February 10, 2026
Posted inEducation

Federal funds will pay for new kids’ playground at LBCC’s PCH campus

by Kate Raphael February 6, 2026February 6, 2026
Posted inEducation

LBUSD may drop a year of math from graduation requirements. Personal finance, ethnic studies will be added.

by Kate Raphael February 5, 2026February 5, 2026
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Virgin Mary statues defaced, religious articles vandalized at Catholic school ransacked overnight

by Kate Raphael February 2, 2026February 5, 2026
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Long Beach students walk out as part of nationwide anti-ICE protest

by Kate Raphael January 30, 2026January 30, 2026
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As more kids ride dangerous e-bikes, parents demand tighter rules, schools raise alarms

by Kate Raphael January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

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