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Dear friends and partners,
This weekend, as I jogged alongside kids and teachers from Students Run LA, celebrated the incredible partnership at Fairfax High that brings us the Melrose Trading Post, and emceed the community-sponsored Del Rey spelling Bee, I was reminded of how much power our schools and communities have to help us address and counteract the hate and violence that continue to rock our city.
This week has also reminded us of both the academic promise and challenges facing our schools. National and statewide academic assessment results were just released, and paint a picture of both incredible need to accelerate student learning coming out of the pandemic, and also bright spots of growth, where LAUSD outperformed other urban districts.
I will keep pushing to make sure students are learning in safe and supportive communities that address and counteract hate, and that we identify and replicate what academic strategies are working, so that every child has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
Onward,
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In the News: The Latest from LA Unified
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In the Community: The Latest from Board District 4
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Along with the Students Run LA 5k, Greenway Arts anniversary celebration, and Del Rey Spelling Bee, I was also thrilled to visit Webster MS, Magnolia Science Academy #4, Richland ES, Emelita ES, Woodland Hills Academy, Marina del Rey MS, Burroughs MS, and join LD West for their 2nd annual Black College & Career Fair!
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In the Spotlight: An LAUSD Parent Advocates for the Oaxacan Community
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 After the horrible, racist audio recordings leaked in LA a few weeks ago, I was proud to stand in solidarity with the Black and Indigenous communities and join hundreds of people in a march led by Oaxacan advocates. One of these leaders, Jeronimo Garcia, demonstrates the hard work, resilience, and dedication that capture the real spirit of the Oaxacan community. Garcia, who is also a Board District 4 parent and alum, moved to Los Angeles from the small Oaxacan town of Santiago Matatlan at age 15 in search of a better life. He became the first in his family to graduate from high school, and continued to prioritize education, eventually earning a B.A. in Latin American Studies and a Masters’ degree in Political Science. Garcia then decided to use his training to support undocumented immigrants like himself with resources and information. He has served on his local neighborhood council, hosted community forums, and continues to lead advocacy efforts for the Indigenous and Latin American communities in Los Angeles.
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ICYMI: Updates, Info, and Resources
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