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A Poly High poet harnesses ‘raw, honest and vulnerable truths.’ She was just named the city’s Youth Poet Laureate.

by Kate Raphael 21 hours agoJuly 16, 2026

Ajala Sen’s work is often about Long Beach. She does not shy away from the forces, people and events that shape the city.

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Gymnastics at the YMCA changed her life; 10 years on, it also won her a prestigious award

by Kate Raphael July 14, 2026July 14, 2026
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California school districts seek money, changes to social media apps in lawsuits

by Vani Sanganeria, EdSource July 13, 2026
Parents walk their kids to Edison Elementary School on the first day of school in Long Beach August 29, 2018. Photo by Thomas R Cordova/Safe Streets
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Long Beach pulls out of after-school program it helped run for decades; over 80 city employees at risk of layoffs

Avatar photo by John Donegan July 10, 2026July 10, 2026
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There’s a shortage of Black teachers in Long Beach; this group of educators wants to change that

by Kate Raphael July 9, 2026July 9, 2026
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LBCC taught her to see the world a new way. Now, this young chemist has won national recognition.

by Kate Raphael July 9, 2026July 9, 2026
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With special ed aides in high demand, LBUSD launches adult school class to help fill vacancies

by Kate Raphael July 6, 2026July 6, 2026
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Teachers say they’re being bitten, headbutted and bruised while trying to manage classrooms

by Kate Raphael June 29, 2026June 29, 2026
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An LBCC student-journalist asked questions about a voided election; administrators accused her of harassment

by Kate Raphael June 25, 2026June 25, 2026
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LBUSD removes César Chavez’s name from elementary school; official renaming process to start soon

by Kate Raphael June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

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