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The District facilities team led a tour of Brentwood Science Magnet as we prepared to temporarily relocate Palisades Elementary onto the same campus. (Credit: LA Times)

Dear friends and partners,

As nearly all LAUSD schools reopened following the devastating wildfires, we are working tirelessly to ensure the health and safety of our kids, support our communities, and navigate the road ahead. Every campus has been deep-cleaned, and we’ve worked with environmental experts and medical professionals to institute a range of safety measures to protect students, staff, and families ([link removed]) .

This week, I visited kids in classrooms at the local middle and elementary schools that just reopened after a week of virtual instruction. And we continue to support the two elementary schools that were relocated to new, temporary campuses ([link removed]) after theirs were irreparably burned. We were grateful to Governor Newsom for coming to see this relocation effort and discuss how the State can best support LAUSD in our short- and long-term recovery efforts. I continue to join town halls and meet with families daily ([link removed]) to work with our communities on a safe and supportive return to school.

While most kids were able to return to campus this week, the Pali High community began virtual instruction ([link removed]) . We are actively working to help the school secure temporary space so students can return to in-person learning as quickly as possible, and I am committed to ensuring the District’s full support to repair the damaged portions of their campus.

Lastly, after this week’s presidential inauguration, the new administration wasted no time rolling back vital protections for countless vulnerable populations, including immigrant communities. I want to reiterate that our schools will remain welcoming, safe spaces for students, families, and staff of all backgrounds and identities ([link removed]) . We will continue to stand firm and fight back against any policies that seek to instill fear or cause harm to our school communities.

As we navigate these challenging times, I am inspired by the resilience of our communities ([link removed]) and the outpouring of kindness and support we have seen. Together, we will rebuild, recover, and continue to make our schools places where every child can thrive.

Onward,
Stay informed:
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* Track the latest evacuation orders and updates ([link removed])
* Monitor air quality in your area ([link removed])

Get the help you need:
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* Access more recovery resources from local, state, and federal sources ([link removed])
* See compiled list of City resources for impacted Angelenos ([link removed])
* Get tips for navigating conversations with kids about the wildfires ([link removed])
* Practice self-care with free access to Headspace guided meditations ([link removed])
* Find free and discounted resources across LA for victims of the wildfires ([link removed])

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You can also contact our office anytime at (213) 241-6387 or [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

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