Howard Blume

LOS ANGELES — Despite failing every class — or because of it — Rebbeca Avelino, a 14-year-old eighth grader, wanted time off from school during spring break. But history teacher

The settlement comes after LAUSD teachers joined a three-day strike with support staff last month. It includes plans to reduce class size and increase student mental health services.

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles school district and the teachers union have reached a tentative agreement that provides a 21% wage increase over about three years, averting the potential

Supt. Alberto Carvalho wants to install outfacing perimeter cameras at schools to fend off crime, and has appealed to Mayor Karen Bass for speed bumps and flashing lights around campuses.

More than 27,000 votes came in from members including teachers, counselors, nurses and librarians who voted to accept the terms of a 21% salary increase.

A toddler died of fentanyl poisoning in Riverside County, and her mother was arrested on suspicion of murder.

The state added school for 4-year-olds, which benefited enrollment figures but did not offset an overall decline.

An L.A. schools program that officials portrayed as a success for helping struggling young students improve academically is being substantially dismantled.

In its first major move after the death of founder Eli Broad, his foundation has launched an initiative to expand quality after-school options.

L.A. schools Supt. Carvalho had been looking for ways to lengthen the school year, and he finally achieved that. But he had to give up an attempt to shorten winter break from three weeks to two.