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Two recent USA Today videos feature innovative work-based instruction that teaches high school students valuable job skills. View the videos.
More than 600 people attend the school district's first-ever Students of Color "Town Hall" Meeting. The event, in partnership with the White House and other large school districts, provides important information on helping to prepare all students for success.
A former school board member is honored for Black History Month, a sixth grader advances to a statewide geography contest, and several high schoolers earn national honors for their documentaries in a C-SPAN competition.
View the newest edition of the Measure K electronic newsletter, which provides updates on school construction and renovation.
A number of efforts are under way to support students under a new and improved accountability system for schools. Learn more in this newsletter for parents:
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The Long Beach Unified School District is conducting a survey of all parents regarding the culture and climate of local schools.
The Long Beach service club and its charitable foundation offer up to $6,500 for teacher-driven literacy projects. The application deadline is March 16.
The Alpert Jewish Community Center exhibits student artwork and announces winners at the middle and high school levels.
View information on discretionary budgets allocated to individual schools.
LBUSD students sign up for more than 10,000 Advanced Placement college-level exams. The school district now covers most of the cost so parents don't have to.
The elementary school is among three public schools statewide nominated by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson. The national award recognizes eco-friendly practices and exemplary environmental education.
Two of LBUSD's newest and smallest high schools have received more applicants then they can accommodate.
A commentary piece notes the continued success of LBUSD when compared to other school systems nationally.
The school board approves the re-use of the former elementary school site to offer dual immersion instruction. The middle grades program will move from nearby Henry K-8 School.
The school board OKs the rescheduling of two regular board meetings.
Long Beach Council PTA President Jodie Storey, who represents nearly 19,000 members and 51 PTAs within LBUSD, gives the school choice process here an A-Plus.
Second grader Owen Edwards wins a new bicycle from LBUSD Nutrition Services for his first place recipe.
Six teachers earn honors for high-quality, innovative teaching.
