LBUSD teachers union head warns of dark financial times ahead
“People should be very alarmed,” said Chris Callopy, executive director of the Teachers Association of Long Beach, which represents some 3,700 employees.
LBUSD board member expresses concern over large raise for new superintendent
The $58,000 raise comes as the district is facing the looming possibility of a 10% budget cut that would likely come with furloughs and layoffs.
Millikan senior raises relief money with Dungeons & Dragons
At Alexander’s house in East Long Beach, he hosted a 25-hour long D&D-a-Thon just a few weeks before COVID-19 shut down the city’s schools.
In uncertain times, LBUSD administrator wants Asian, Pacific Islander students to see familiar faces
“To see someone that looks like you, you start to think about that idea of a job or career. If you don’t see someone in front of you then it’s harder to imagine that.”
Local educators sound alarm on state budget, saying cuts may surpass Great Recession
When Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the state was facing a $53.4 billion budget deficit last week, it painted a bleak picture for the city of Long Beach, where public education is far and away the largest employment sector.
Tent Schools: Education in Long Beach after the 1933 earthquake
The COVID-19 shut down of campuses across the city is not the first time local teachers and students have had to come together to overcome extraordinary circumstances.
LBUSD won’t have in-person graduation or summer school
According to a district release, “The school district is working diligently to provide a memorable, virtual graduation celebration.”
LBUSD relaxes high school graduation requirements in response to pandemic
Instead of usual 220 credits, students will only need the California minimum of 130 credits to get a high school diploma.
Credit/no credit? LBUSD parents, students push back against no grade policy
Over 1,000 people have signed a petition calling on the district to allow students the option to receive a grade.
Long Beach Unified adds free dinners to meal service
The Long Beach Unified School District continues to distribute free breakfast and lunch to all Long Beach children aged 1-18, and it will add dinners starting on Monday.