Briana Mendez-Padilla, Education Reporter
65 posts
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
Committee advocates for literacy, mental health and more for special education students in LBUSD
The Special Education Community Advisory Committee presented its recommendations to the LBUSD board at its meeting Wednesday. The…
September 22, 2023
Following months of protests, CSU Board of Trustees approves 5-year tuition hike
The 6% tuition raise beginning in 2024 is expected to generate $840 million by 2028; a considerable dent…
September 14, 2023
LBUSD hopes to increase parent involvement with new engagement plan
In an effort to strengthen the relationship between parents and the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), the…
August 10, 2023
LBUSD to install electronic door locks at school sites; project will cost $40 million
Following the success of a two-year pilot program, Long Beach Unified schools will receive electronic door locks over…
July 29, 2023
With AC upgrades still years away, LBUSD explores severely limited cooling options
The Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) is continuing its improvement and modernization efforts of its school’s air…
July 28, 2023
LBUSD assistant superintendent leaves district after 20 plus years; Long Beach hopes to find replacement in July
After over 20 years and various roles within the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), Christopher Brown has…
July 6, 2023
Focus on Black student experiences results in greater sense of belonging, LBUSD data shows
Results from the Long Beach Unified School District’s Pulse survey revealed an increase in a sense of personal…
July 3, 2023
LBUSD approves $1.3 billion budget; projects deficit spending in upcoming years as enrollment declines
The Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) unanimously approved a $1.3 billion budget for the 2023-2024 school year…
June 29, 2023