Amid a moment of heartbreaking and complex world events, there is one thing that continues to give me hope for our future, and that is the time I...

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Dear friends and partners,

Amid a moment of heartbreaking and complex world events, including the tensions that have resulted here at home ([link removed]) , there is one thing that continues to give me hope for our future, and that is the time I spend with the kids in our schools. These students represent the next generation of leaders, and our job is to prepare them to create a brighter, kinder, and more just future. And so our work continues to give our school communities the tools they need to help our students learn and thrive.

This week, we saw that students are still struggling with the lasting effects of pandemic learning loss, but there were some bright spots in the District’s data ([link removed]) . All grade levels saw increases in math proficiency, and we are seeing gains in early literacy, where we continue to invest in resources and support.

And our investments don’t end inside the classroom. We know that the toll of the pandemic was not just academic, and one way we are prioritizing students’ overall well-being is by expanding access to outdoor learning and green space. As the Board discusses next steps to cool campuses, I was also proud that the op-ed I wrote last year ([link removed]) about costly, bureaucratic barriers to building school shade structures led to the successful passage of a new bill aiming to reduce those barriers ([link removed]) . I will continue to advocate for more common-sense and innovative solutions to support the next generation of leaders and give them the tools to succeed.

Onward,
In the News: The Latest from LA Unified
Let there be shade. New law paves way for cooler school campuses ([link removed])
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LAUSD stays committed to improving student proficiency scores ([link removed])
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LAUSD Makes a Major Leap in Push to Electrify School Buses ([link removed])
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LAUSD attendance counselors are bringing absent kids back to class ([link removed])
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In the Community: The Latest from Board District 4
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Over the past few weeks, my team and I were thrilled to celebrate the 100th anniversary celebration, hold our first meeting of this years, Board District 4 Teacher Advisory Group, discuss policy and other solutions to address ongoing issues facing LA's LGBTQ+ community with local leaders, and join Short Ave. ES's All School Assembly—and looking forward to watching BD4 rivals Fairfax and WESM face off tonight and emceeing the annual Del Rey Days Spelling Bee tomorrow!
In the Spotlight: Marquez's Library Aide Fosters Kids' Love of Reading
Local District West / Region West As we foster a love of reading in our students, we are grateful for the support of library aides like Marquez Elementary School's KC Ryan Foster! An important member of the LAUSD community, KC has volunteered for several philanthropic boards as well as serving as a parent board member for Paul Revere Middle School and co-chairing the parent-led enrichment committee for Palisades Elementary, where she created a book club which now has 225 student participants. In this increasingly digital age, KC is passionate about helping children develop a love of reading and learning to let their imaginations fly.
ICYMI: Updates, Info, and Resources
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