L.A. Unified tracks measles shots, reports higher vaccination levels LAUSD officials have launched an effort to increase and document the percentage of young children who’ve been vaccinated against measles. Los Angeles Times Commentary: Test scoring of schools being dismantled California’s education establishment is dismantling or softening state and federal testing-based “accountability” systems. Los Angeles Daily...

Statewide testing begins without proficiency mark For the second year in a row, the API will almost certainly be inactivated. SI&A Cabinet Report Bon Jovi, Guns N’ Roses and more unite for arts education Music class is now at Westminster Elementary in Venice thanks to Adopt the Arts and The Carter Lay Charitable Fund. RYOT...

LADN: Galatzan, Rodriguez, Vladovic for L.A. school board LAUSD’s leadership is having a rough decade. So it’s no surprise that all of the school board’s veteran members up for re-election on March 3 face multiple challengers. Los Angeles Daily News Compton principal on leave; students allege ‘uncomfortable’ searches A Compton principal has been placed on...

LAUSD school board candidates weigh in on arts education The nonprofit advocacy group Arts for LA has published survey responses from Los Angeles Unified school board candidates. KPCC Jefferson High academic fixes taking hold after court intervention Four months and more than $1 million later, many of Jefferson’s scheduling problems have been addressed. KPCC California...

Old, broken LAUSD musical instruments holding back some students The number of broken instruments at LAUSD’s music repair shop is up 24 percent, according to district numbers. KPCC Canoga Park High School takes another step toward becoming a charter The school took another step toward ending its 100-year-old relationship with Los Angeles Unified on Tuesday. Los...

LAUSD school board, District Five seat up for grabs Four of seven LAUSD board members are up for election next month. We hear from 5th District incumbent Bennett Kayser and his challengers. KCRW Military instructors can join PE State officials announced on Monday adoption of new regulations allowing physical education to be taught by military...

Franklin, Granada Hills tie for first in academic Super Quiz Granada Hills Charter High School and Franklin High tied for first place in the Super Quiz portion of LA Unified’s annual Academic Decathlon. Los Angeles Times Schools help families enroll in Covered California, Medi-Cal With huge numbers of California children still uninsured, schools helping families...

L.A. Unified food guru David Binkle is pulled from job David Binkle, LAUSD’s 52-year-old food services director has been removed from his position pending an internal district investigation. Los Angeles Times Bill would cap large payouts to school superintendents A California lawmaker wants to limit the generous payouts that school districts award school superintendents who...

California Gov. Jerry Brown appears open to restricting vaccine waivers Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday appeared open to legislation that would eliminate all but medical waivers. Los Angeles Times Classroom coaches critical as teachers shift to Common Core California schools are using instructional coaches as a key tool to help teachers adapt their instruction to...

L.A. teachers union call in national leader to rally members United Teachers Los Angeles has called in the president of its national affiliate to help rally members behind contract demands that could lead to the first strike in 25 years. Los Angeles Daily News State pushing for exemption from NCLB test score requirement For the...