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New middle school in SH expected to open in fall
By Stephanie Raygoza Editorial Intern Created to help address the issue of overcrowded classrooms and to serve the…
April 1, 2011
Local elementary school slated for closure among those honored with Title I award
Four schools in the Long Beach Unified School District are among the 209 that were honored Wednesday by…
April 1, 2011
Nonprofit’s park event to offer information about various affordable preschools in area
Residents interested in learning more about affordable and quality neighborhood preschools in their community are encouraged to attend…
March 25, 2011
LB’s top education leaders unveil progress of, challenges facing their college-preparedness program
By Cory Bilicko Managing Editor Three years ago, local fourth graders, including those from low-income households and immigrant…
March 25, 2011
Children’s advocacy group to honor preschool founder, El Dorado Nature Center
A Voice for Long Beach Children, a volunteer advocacy group for children’s issues, announced this week that Carrie…
March 11, 2011
Board of Education approves more budget cuts, eliminates three graduation requirements
The Long Beach Board of Education approved $7.8 million more in budget cuts to central operations Wednesday and…
March 4, 2011
Early-childhood education symposium to focus on outdoor play
The City of Long Beach’s Early Childhood Education Committee will conduct its Eighth Annual Early Care and Education…
February 18, 2011
LBUSD cutbacks could affect more than 620 certificated positions
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education approved nearly $27 million in cuts this week, including…
February 7, 2011
Two area elementary schools facing threat of closure
By CJ Dablo Staff Writer The Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) will soon vote on the future…
January 21, 2011
LBUSD begins six-month project to address educational needs of North LB
The Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) last week introduced the North Long Beach Initiative, a six-month planning…
January 21, 2011