Briana Mendez-Padilla, Education Reporter
73 posts
LBUSD urged to audit accessibility practices
The Special Education Advisory Committee recommended the board address learning plan process and professional development issues across the district.
October 22, 2024
LBUSD approves sustainability plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2045
The plan was created to ensure the district meets its sustainability goals established in a previous green energy policy.
September 24, 2024
LBUSD approves new policy; seeks more equitable grading
The new policy focuses on student mastery of a subject as opposed to factors like attendance. The Long…
March 25, 2024
LBUSD moves forward with potential removal of positions that serve students with disabilities
The board cited budget cuts as the start of difficult decisions, as behavior intervention supervisors urged them to…
March 12, 2024
LBUSD considers cutting positions that serve students with disabilities
LBUSD will revisit the issue March 6 to learn more about what the support plan will be moving…
February 27, 2024
LBUSD approves partnership with Centro CHA to create Safe Passages Program in West Long Beach
A staff of six community ambassadors will be monitoring student safety before and after school as part of…
February 15, 2024
LBUSD approves new reclassification pathway for English Learners with disabilities
The new pathway targets LBUSD students with severe cognitive disabilities who did not meet previous reclassification criteria. The…
January 23, 2024
LBUSD’s student board member embraces his culture as pivotal to his success
As a first-generation student, Axel Aguilar hopes to be the representation he once sought for LBUSD students. Long…
December 4, 2023
LBUSD decides next steps for monitoring student success
These goals focus on closing success gaps for Black students and raising English assessment scores. Following multiple discussions…
November 5, 2023
LBUSD finalizes five-year goals to achieve student success
The four goals and three guardrails prioritize reading, algebra and graduation requirements. In a continued attempt to create…
October 11, 2023