LBUSD quiere opiniones sobre qué tan bien está funcionando el aprendizaje virtual
El distrito dice que las respuestas serán anónimas y que los maestros y administradores escolares no estarán al tanto de las respuestas individuales.
The LBUSD wants opinions on how well virtual learning is working
After months of vocal lobbying by well-organized groups of teachers and parents, the Long Beach Unified School District is trying to get a citywide perspective on when and how campuses should reopen during the coronavirus pandemic.
Social media, COVID-19 has mobilized parents in LBUSD like never before
The founders of the two largest groups, Parents For Teachers LBUSD and Reopen Long Beach Schools, said Facebook has provided them with tools they would never otherwise have had, but also acknowledged the limitations and challenges of social media.
La junta de LBUSD critica el proceso de exención “divisivo”; probablemente no acelerará la reapertura para escuelas primarias
A pesar de que el Departamento de Salud de Long Beach anunció más temprano ese día que comenzarían a aceptar y procesar solicitudes de las escuelas, es probable que el distrito no aproveche la oportunidad.
School board looks to sell or re-purpose 7 properties declared to be ‘surplus’
Boardmember Megan Kerr said she’s hoping the district can convert some of the unused properties into affordable housing, something the city is lacking—which former Superintendent Chris Steinhauser cited as one of the reasons the district is declining in enrollment.
LBUSD board blasts ‘divisive’ waiver process; likely won’t speed reopening for lower grades
Long Beach Unified Board of Education members on Wednesday criticized a new waiver process that allows them to apply to reopen campuses to students who are in second grade and below.
Forbes names LBUSD one of California’s best employers
The honor comes at an ironic time. The LBUSD and the Teachers Association of Long Beach had a protracted labor dispute over the summer about workplace location.
In emotional plea to reopen, teachers say their most vulnerable students are falling behind
“I’m giving 100%. I’m fine with Canvas and Zoom, I can do it—but I cannot meet the needs of my students right now. I’m failing my students and I’m trying my hardest,” one teacher said.
LBUSD passes Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan
The district’s LCAP ballooned from a few pages to a 69-page document after a series of community input hearings.
Two LBUSD schools win National Blue Ribbons
The district has had several Blue Ribbon award-winners in previous years, but it’s the first award for both Kettering (a K-5 school) and Tincher (K-8).