LBUSD had 10 days to move classes online; they’re about to be put to the test
Over the last two weeks, the Long Beach Unified School District has scrambled to transform its 80 separate campuses into one online hub.
How LBUSD students can get access to Chromebooks, internet and meals
The Long Beach Unified School District’s campuses are closed until at least May 3, but the district’s more than 70,000 students still have access to online instruction and vital services including free meals.
Fewer schools to offer free meals for LBUSD kids next week
The district will also be distributing more information on home-learning plans on Monday, and students will be able to pick up Chromebooks to complete the work on Wednesday.
LBUSD close to selecting new superintendent
Longtime district head Chris Steinhauser is set to retire at the end of the school year, and the LBUSD has spent the last few months holding community input forums and searching for his replacement.
LBUSD to offer kids access to Chromebooks, home internet
Other major details about the rest of this school year have yet to be figured out, mostly because of the uncertainty about how long the closure in Long Beach and around the state will actually last.
Closed classrooms, open kitchens; here’s how schools look during COVID-19 shutdowns
The campuses are empty, but the Long Beach Unified School District is trying to make sure that the students’ bellies are still full.
Cancellations and empty seats alter the Long Beach sports world
Local high schools will continue to play league events only, with no spectators allowed in.
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