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Los Angeles Unified

Coverage of Los Angeles Unified in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 28 · 19:32 UTCMost recent: Aug 12 · 10:30 UTC
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  • POLITICSAug 12 · 10:30 UTCTHE 74
    Thousands of LAUSD Workers Face Layoffs That Didn’t Have to Happen

    A top state fiscal watchdog warned that Los Angeles Unified could have prevented its financial crisis by allowing vacated positions to remain empty, noting that overstaffing was a contributing factor. The district is now planning for up to 5,000 layoffs between 2027 and 2029 to address a $3.6 billion deficit. Separately, the county office scolded officials for signing agreements and drawing down retiree health funds against their own fiscal advisor's advice.

  • SECURITYJun 22 · 23:33 UTCCALMATTERS
    L.A, Unified superintendent resigns amid FBI probe into chatbot contract

    Los Angeles Unified superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigned amid an FBI probe into an AI chatbot contract he promoted. The district stated acting superintendent Andrés Chait will lead until a successor is chosen, while Carvalho denied wrongdoing.

  • BUSINESSMay 28 · 19:32 UTCCHALKBEAT
    School budgets are under pressure nationwide. Here’s what’s driving the cuts.

    School districts nationwide are facing budget cuts due to declining enrollment, rising healthcare costs linked to GLP-1 weight loss medications, and other financial pressures. Over half of the 50 largest districts are poised to cut staff, programs, or services, with examples like Broward County Public Schools reducing 1,000 staff positions and closing six schools.