We started the meeting with a presentation from Mr. Anthony Aguilar, Chief of Special Education, Equity and Access and Dr. Maribel Luna, Senior Director, Special Education Division. They provided us with an update on the Special Education Virtual Academy. We […]
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Board of Education approves Schmerelson Resolution to Provide Emergency Resolution to Provide Humanitarian Relief for Ukraine
Today, the Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution giving Los Angeles Unified students, their families and District employees the opportunity to participate in a campaign to raise funds for child-centered humanitarian relief for Ukraine. Sponsored by Board Member Scott […]
Read moreBoard Member Schmerelson introduces resolution to support Ukrainian families in need.
At the March 8 meeting of the Board of Education. Board Member Schmerelson will introduce a resolution entitled Humanitarian Relief from the Children and Families of the Los Angeles Unified School District to the Children and Families of Ukraine. The […]
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English Talking to Children about Events in Ukraine – LA County Office of Education Helping Children Cope with Frightening News – Child Mind Institute How to Talk to Kids About the Ukraine Invasion – PBS SoCal How to Talk to […]
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Family and Community Engagement Committee met on February 10, 2022
The committee heard from LA County’s Dental Director and the Executive Director of the LA Trust for Children’s Health. We discussed disparities in access to dental care and efforts to address oral health inequities in Los Angeles. We were also […]
Read moreBoard of Education approves Resolution declaring February as Children’s Oral Health Month
At its February 8th meeting, the Board of Education approved a resolution that Board Member McKenna and Schmerelson introduced to raise awareness of oral health, highlight the value of dental screenings. It is well documented that oral health screenings are […]
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Read moreBoard of Education approves Resolution on Climate Literacy
School Board Approves Transforming Teaching of Climate Change Curriculum will ‘meet the scale and urgency of the crisis’ Students will participate in more outdoor activities The Board of Education unanimously approved today a Climate Literacy resolution, sponsored by Board Members […]
Read moreVisiting Schools in January 2022
It was lovely to visit so many schools this month. Before school started, I had a chance to see the Testing Center at Mulholland Middle School, when school started I had the chance to visit Canoga Park Early Education Center […]
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