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LBPD makes first arrest of parent in violation of new truancy law
On Monday, June 6, the mother of a Washington Middle School student was arrested and booked after failing…
June 17, 2011
Local graduating seniors’ total scholarships exceed $49 million
Scholarships earned by graduating seniors in the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) this year exceed $49 million,…
June 17, 2011
CSULB among nation’s top 10 for graduating Hispanic students
Confirming its status as one of the most diverse campuses in the nation, California State University, Long Beach…
June 10, 2011
Local teachers and families rally at Longfellow Elementary to speak out against education cuts
By Steven Piper Staff Writer According to Educate Our State, a nonprofit organization composed of parents concerned about…
May 27, 2011
Cubberly, Garfield workers selected as LBUSD Employees of the Year
Cubberley K-8 School plant manager Sam Hill and Garfield Elementary School intermediate office assistant Dianna Bisnar tied for…
May 27, 2011
Jordan High School joins Newsweek’s top list for first time
Breaking its own record again, the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) now boasts an all-time high of…
May 20, 2011
Local low-income, first-generation college students to receive SOAP scholarships
The past few months have been stressful for high-school seniors as they have pondered their decision on where…
May 20, 2011
CSULB announces new dean for its College of the Arts
Officials at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) have announced the appointment of Raymond Torres-Santos as the campus’s…
May 13, 2011
Berkeley coach to be keynote speaker for LB’s Inspiring Students Awards
One of the top coaches in basketball, U.C. Berkeley’s Mike Montgomery, will be the keynote speaker at the…
May 13, 2011
Nine more schools make statewide honor roll
Nine schools in the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) made the statewide Honor Roll list recently announced…
April 29, 2011