LIVE CHAT: LBUSD plans to offer mix of on-campus and online classes in the fall
LBUSD administrators gave a peek at what to expect in the fall, when they plan to resume in-person classes.
Schools say state budget cuts will delay reopening
Six California school districts representing more than 900,000 students say the governor’s proposed budget cuts will delay the reopening of schools.
Teacher who resigned amid sexual abuse accusations got a new job before his arrest
A former Jordan High School teacher and athletic director, who resigned two years ago amid a misconduct investigation, has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a child.
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.”
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.
Chromebooks loaned to LBUSD students to aid online studies
Long Beach Unified will be handing out the laptops until Friday, March 27.
California law bars suspensions for talking back to teachers
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday he had signed a law banning public and charter school officials from suspending students for “willful defiance,” a broad category that includes disrupting class or willfully defying teachers.
‘First of its kind’ study at Long Beach charter school uses brain imaging to measure effective teaching
The University of Southern California is studying connections between the brain and effective teaching at a Long Beach charter school.
New charter high school plans to open in Long Beach next year
Long Beach could see a new charter high school open in August if the Los Angeles County Board of Education gives the green light on Tuesday.
A conversation with Randy Bowden, who retired from Wilson High after 46 years
“It’s the performing arts teacher’s greatest delight to see shy kids come out of their shells. It’s magic to watch; it’s incredible to watch.”