Congratulations to Clover Avenue Elementary School for being honored as a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School!   Read Superintendent John Deasy’s congratulatory letter above. Check out the school’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube as they begin to reach out through social media to share their many accomplishments! Click here to find out more about this great program recognizing schools where students perform at very high levels or where significant improvements are being made in students’ levels of academic achievement.
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Congratulations to Clover Avenue Elementary School for being honored as a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School!   Read Superintendent John Deasy’s congratulatory letter above.

Check out the school’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube as they begin to reach out through social media to share their many accomplishments!

Click here to find out more about this great program recognizing schools where students perform at very high levels or where significant improvements are being made in students’ levels of academic achievement.

Here’s your @LASchools Weekly Update with a look around the District in 90 seconds. Please share with your friends, family, and colleagues as the few items we talk about in this regular update include information you need to know if you have any connection to LAUSD. This can also be seen on KLCS-TV at 630a.m. and p.m.. Thank you!

WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY: LAUSD Joins UNESCO in Honoring Our Teachers!

Click on the flyer above to learn more about World Teachers’ Day.  The day was created in 1994 by UNESCO to celebrate teachers around the world.  Its aim is to mobilize support for teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be met!

We at LAUSD are so grateful to all our educators who inspire, challenge, and nurture our students each and every day.  WE SALUTE YOU!

HERE ARE A FEW OF THE MANY TEACHERS WE’VE FEATURED IN LAUSD SOCIAL MEDIA RECENTLY: 

Carlos Lauchu was not only LAUSD Teacher of the Year in 2011, but he has received commendations on his work as a science teacher at North Hollywood High and Millikan Middle School from several elected officials including President George W. Bush.  Click on his picture to read his story, the first of our “Profiles in Progress” on teachers who find innovative ways to get their students to perform at high levels.

John P. Santos was identified by the Carlston Family Foundation as one of the top five teachers in the nation!  He teaches MESA classes at Manual Arts and recently led a team of students to an 8th place finish in an international robotics competition. Since 2002 the Carlston Family Foundation has identified stellar public school teachers based on nominations by former students who have advanced to college. He receives $15,000 and an additional $5,000 for his school. Congratulations Mr. Santos, and thank you for all you do for LAUSD students!


Don Runyan, a drafting instructor at Cleveland High School, received the prestigious SkillsUSA National Advisor of the Year award during a national conference in Kansas City, Mo. in front of 14,000 people. His passion is helping students develop and grow their skills and knowledge. Click the pic to learn more!


Arzella “Eileen” Love is among many retirees honored June 13 at the Superintendent’s Retirement Reception. She retired after more than 50 years with the District, most recently as Assistant Principal of Noble Elementary School. “It’s probably one of the most exemplary records of public service I’ve ever seen,” said Superintendent John Deasy. Ms. Love says her love of LAUSD isn’t stopping with retirement. She plans to stay involved by volunteering.

Special Education LAUSD Teacher Tyler Malotte was featured in the Huffington Post by Teach Plus for his outstanding work. Thank you Tyler for helping our students every day! Your principal and entire school community are very proud.  Click on his picture below to read more:  


Three LAUSD Educators Named LA County Teachers of the Year 2012-13!

Jeffrey Austin, Social Justice Humanitas Academy; Stacey Joy, Baldwin Hills Gifted Magnet Elementary School; and Veronica Marquez,Harmony Elementary School were honored with the annual award that recognizes classroom excellence in Los Angeles County. Click on the pic for more:


KEEP FOLLOWING OUR UPDATES ON FACEBOOK, HERE ON TUMBLR, ON YOUTUBE, AND ON PINTEREST WHERE WE’VE HIGHLIGHTED OUR TEACHERS OF THE YEAR AND CONTINUE TO HIGHLIGHT OTHER OUTSTANDING TEACHERS!  

And remember, when you have a story about an outstanding teacher, share with us!  Feel free to submit to us here on Tumblr, or email SOCIALMEDIA@LAUSD.NET.

Thank you and HAPPY WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY!

Picture from Mars Yard of model driven by Riley Avron’s iPhone app.  By: PCMag.  Click to see the slideshow LAUSD 2011 Graduate Creates iPhone Remote App for Mars Rover! In case you haven’t heard…  it was an LAUSD grad who created this year’s out-of-this-world app! Riley Avron graduated from North Hollywood Highly Gifted Magnet in 2011 where he was on the FIRST Robotics Team.  Now the 19 year old sophomore in the College of Engineering at Purdue can boast that he developed the remote control for Scarecrow, the earthbound model of the Mars Curiosity Rover!   The app he created for the iPhone was used by engineers in NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena.  When did he do this?  Over his summer break while interning at JPL.  Congratulations Riley!  LAUSD is very proud! CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT AVRON’S APP AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS in an article in the Purdue Exponent. By the way, Riley tweets too so you can follow him @RileyAvron.  
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Picture from Mars Yard of model driven by Riley Avron’s iPhone app.  By: PCMag.  Click to see the slideshow

LAUSD 2011 Graduate Creates iPhone Remote App for Mars Rover!

In case you haven’t heard…  it was an LAUSD grad who created this year’s out-of-this-world app!

Riley Avron graduated from North Hollywood Highly Gifted Magnet in 2011 where he was on the FIRST Robotics Team.  Now the 19 year old sophomore in the College of Engineering at Purdue can boast that he developed the remote control for Scarecrow, the earthbound model of the Mars Curiosity Rover!  

The app he created for the iPhone was used by engineers in NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena.  When did he do this?  Over his summer break while interning at JPL.  Congratulations Riley!  LAUSD is very proud!

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT AVRON’S APP AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS in an article in the Purdue Exponent.

By the way, Riley tweets too so you can follow him @RileyAvron.  

(click the pic for a full photo album from the day described in the article below) STUDENT RECOVERY DAY AT LAUSD “There’s an idea that students who’ve left school don’t care, but there’s an overwhelming truth that every student cares. They all want to graduate” Board Member Steve Zimmer “She was there with a cap and gown at the front of the school. This lady had flowers. She actually cared. I cried like a baby.” LAUSD graduate Norya Benitez, former drop out. It was an emotional press conference in the library of Hollywood High School as former dropouts went up to the podium to share their experiences, some through tears. They shared the anxiety of what it’s like to be behind in school, the hopelessness that leads to dropping out, and the excitement that accompanied their re-entry and realization of their dream diploma. Board Member Steve Zimmer initiated LAUSD’s Student Recovery Day in 2009, to address the issue of over 20,000 students appearing on the potential dropout report every year. On this day, District employees and volunteers join in the effort counselors undergo daily by visiting the homes of students who are chronically truant or who have dropped out. Today representatives knocked on doors in the area of these high schools: Venice, Narbonne, Reseda, Hollywood, Manual Arts, Washington Prep, San Fernando, East Valley, Huntington Park, Franklin, Jordan, Roybal Learning Center and Roosevelt “We have come together as a community to embrace all of our students and everyone they represent,” explained Board Member Steve Zimmer. “Today is about bringing the resources to let these students know, you are not alone!” Superintendent John Deasy shared encouraging statistics, pointing out that last year’s goal, of 66% of students attending at 96% or better, was exceeded. “We launched new programs, such as the Attendance Improvement Program, to support 51 elementary and 26 high schools throughout the District to improve attendance in kindergarten and ninth-grade,” said Dr. Deasy. “This year, we are raising the bar and expect more students to improve their attendance!” Dr. Deasy then explained the “I’m In” School Attendance Challenge. From October to May, LAUSD students who come to school on time every day, qualify for prizes including iPads, bicycles, amusement park and movie tickets, and much more! Student prizes will be awarded monthly with grand prizes at the end of the year. Two Seniors will have the chance to win a brand new car! Click here to learn more! Following Dr. Deasy’s presentation, LAUSD graduate and former dropout Norya Benitez spoke about her experience. Benitez said she was one of those students who really didn’t car, and said when she was 18 she thought the best thing to do was drop out. “Then, I realized I needed a diploma to go somewhere,” she said. “My counselor was an angel to me. I never knew my story would matter to anybody and this lady was calling and asking me about my life.” Ms. Benitez says she wasn’t able to graduate with the rest of the class, but picking up her diploma at the school was a moment she’ll never forget. “She was there with a cap and gown at the front of the school. This lady had flowers. She actually cared. I cried like a baby. I was so emotional that it was over and I could start my life and follow my dreams.” Current Senior and former dropout Marlene Pedraza was next. “My advice to people is just focus in school, do your best, and don’t give up.” Then, while preparing to explain what she missed out on during the time she stayed away from school, Ms. Pedraza broke down in tears. After encouragement and a hug from Board Member Zimmer, she bravely choked back her tears and said into the microphone, “I missed out on my graduation because I couldn’t concentrate. I failed all my senior year classes. But, I’m glad I am back. Hopefully by the end of the year I can get my diploma.” Her presentation and courage received loud applause. Student Recovery Teams, which included the Superintendent and his executive team, then visited homes and apartments throughout Los Angeles to encourage dropouts to return to school. The Director of the Office of Government Relations for LAUSD, Edgar Zazueta, visited 20 homes. He was particularly moved after convincing a seventeen year old couple, new parents, to return to Jordan High School. “The father told me that he was planning to go back to school but couldn’t right now because of his child,” said Zazueta. “We told him that we would help him, and that there are many programs available for student parents. We also told him to do it for his baby, and I think that might have been what convinced him to go back.” Pupil Services Director Debra Duardo was once a dropout herself. She often shares her story and the courage it took for her to return to school and graduate after having children at a very young age. “I’m proof that with enough support and dedication, you can finish school and you can achieve your dreams,” said Duardo. “We’re here to hold your hand and to remind you that you are smart, we believe in you, and you don’t have to go through this alone.” Since the first Student Recovery Day in 2009, 3,296 students have been recovered. By: Stephanie Abrams
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STUDENT RECOVERY DAY AT LAUSD

“There’s an idea that students who’ve left school don’t care, but there’s an overwhelming truth that every student cares. They all want to graduate”

Board Member Steve Zimmer

“She was there with a cap and gown at the front of the school. This lady had flowers. She actually cared. I cried like a baby.”

LAUSD graduate Norya Benitez, former drop out.

It was an emotional press conference in the library of Hollywood High School as former dropouts went up to the podium to share their experiences, some through tears. They shared the anxiety of what it’s like to be behind in school, the hopelessness that leads to dropping out, and the excitement that accompanied their re-entry and realization of their dream diploma.

Board Member Steve Zimmer initiated LAUSD’s Student Recovery Day in 2009, to address the issue of over 20,000 students appearing on the potential dropout report every year. On this day, District employees and volunteers join in the effort counselors undergo daily by visiting the homes of students who are chronically truant or who have dropped out. Today representatives knocked on doors in the area of these high schools: Venice, Narbonne, Reseda, Hollywood, Manual Arts, Washington Prep, San Fernando, East Valley, Huntington Park, Franklin, Jordan, Roybal Learning Center and Roosevelt

“We have come together as a community to embrace all of our students and everyone they represent,” explained Board Member Steve Zimmer. “Today is about bringing the resources to let these students know, you are not alone!”

Superintendent John Deasy shared encouraging statistics, pointing out that last year’s goal, of 66% of students attending at 96% or better, was exceeded. “We launched new programs, such as the Attendance Improvement Program, to support 51 elementary and 26 high schools throughout the District to improve attendance in kindergarten and ninth-grade,” said Dr. Deasy. “This year, we are raising the bar and expect more students to improve their attendance!”

Dr. Deasy then explained the “I’m In” School Attendance Challenge. From October to May, LAUSD students who come to school on time every day, qualify for prizes including iPads, bicycles, amusement park and movie tickets, and much more! Student prizes will be awarded monthly with grand prizes at the end of the year. Two Seniors will have the chance to win a brand new car! Click here to learn more!

Following Dr. Deasy’s presentation, LAUSD graduate and former dropout Norya Benitez spoke about her experience. Benitez said she was one of those students who really didn’t car, and said when she was 18 she thought the best thing to do was drop out. “Then, I realized I needed a diploma to go somewhere,” she said. “My counselor was an angel to me. I never knew my story would matter to anybody and this lady was calling and asking me about my life.” Ms. Benitez says she wasn’t able to graduate with the rest of the class, but picking up her diploma at the school was a moment she’ll never forget. “She was there with a cap and gown at the front of the school. This lady had flowers. She actually cared. I cried like a baby. I was so emotional that it was over and I could start my life and follow my dreams.”

Current Senior and former dropout Marlene Pedraza was next. “My advice to people is just focus in school, do your best, and don’t give up.” Then, while preparing to explain what she missed out on during the time she stayed away from school, Ms. Pedraza broke down in tears. After encouragement and a hug from Board Member Zimmer, she bravely choked back her tears and said into the microphone, “I missed out on my graduation because I couldn’t concentrate. I failed all my senior year classes. But, I’m glad I am back. Hopefully by the end of the year I can get my diploma.” Her presentation and courage received loud applause.

Student Recovery Teams, which included the Superintendent and his executive team, then visited homes and apartments throughout Los Angeles to encourage dropouts to return to school. The Director of the Office of Government Relations for LAUSD, Edgar Zazueta, visited 20 homes. He was particularly moved after convincing a seventeen year old couple, new parents, to return to Jordan High School. “The father told me that he was planning to go back to school but couldn’t right now because of his child,” said Zazueta. “We told him that we would help him, and that there are many programs available for student parents. We also told him to do it for his baby, and I think that might have been what convinced him to go back.”

Pupil Services Director Debra Duardo was once a dropout herself. She often shares her story and the courage it took for her to return to school and graduate after having children at a very young age. “I’m proof that with enough support and dedication, you can finish school and you can achieve your dreams,” said Duardo. “We’re here to hold your hand and to remind you that you are smart, we believe in you, and you don’t have to go through this alone.”

Since the first Student Recovery Day in 2009, 3,296 students have been recovered.

By: Stephanie Abrams
LAUSD’s Clear Creek Outdoor Education Center was closed today due to the William’s Fire near Duarte.  The center is not in immediate danger.  The decision to close the center was a precautionary measure.  Today’s outdoor environmental science programs were rescheduled.  We will update you on the situation as soon as we have more information.  Click the picture for more information about our Outdoor Education Program.  
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LAUSD’s Clear Creek Outdoor Education Center was closed today due to the William’s Fire near Duarte.  The center is not in immediate danger.  The decision to close the center was a precautionary measure.  Today’s outdoor environmental science programs were rescheduled.  We will update you on the situation as soon as we have more information.  Click the picture for more information about our Outdoor Education Program.  

(Rex O. Patton,Principal Mark Twain MS, Elsa Mendoza, Ed. D. Principal Venice HS, Board Member Steve Zimmer, UTLA West Area Chair Cecily Myart-Cruz, Principal Miranda Ra’oof from Marina del Rey Middle School, and Instructional Area Superintendent Cheryl Hildreth) Click the picture to go to the full Facebook album from Sunday’s event. BOARD DISTRICT 4, EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER WEST, & UTLA WEST AREA UNITE “Together,” “united,” “a community,” “as one,” were the words and messages that drew loud applause in the auditorium at Venice High School on Sunday where  Board member Steve Zimmer along with UTLA’s West Area Chair Cecily Myart-Cruz sponsored Convocation 2012.  Parents, teachers, and administrators gathered to celebrate the beginning of the new school year.  The West Area UTLA and LAUSD’s new Instructional Area Superintendent for the West Region, and Board Member Zimmer announced their determination to work together to improve public education and to meet the challenges ahead. Instructional Area Superintendent Cheryl Hildreth introduced herself to the crowd and talked about her history with LAUSD as a student, a teacher, and an administrator.  Hildreth emphasized the importance of keeping focus on the children.  “When you nurture them, have fun with them, and learn with them, that’s when the real education happens,” said Hildreth.  “When we come together as a community we know that great things can happen.  We know that our schools are the pathways that lead to academic achievement and social and educational growth.” UTLA West Area Chair Cecily Myart-Cruz emphasized the importance of working with LAUSD, especially as we face more budget cuts.  “We need to stand together this year like never before, and continue to learn and grow as one united community.”  She also encouraged the crowd to vote yes on Propositions 30 and 38 in November in order to provide urgently needed funding for public education. Board Member Steve Zimmer also voiced his support for Propositions 30 and 38, explaining the importance of getting more state funds in order to stop cuts to important educational services and art education.  Zimmer also asked for this event, where UTLA and LAUSD joined forces, to be an example moving forward showing we can work towards the same goals together.  “We only preserve public education in this city when all of us work together,” he said.  The crowd was delighted with a display of the educational and artistic successes at their local schools.  Students from age five through high school welcomed the crowd in Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, Korean, French and Japanese, all the languages that are being taught in the Venice Family of Schools. The Venice High School Choir sang beautifully, at one point inspiring the crowd in a sing-a-long “Venice style” with a student performer acting as the backup mouth drummer.  Students from The Marina Del Rey Middle School and Performing Arts Magnet danced and sang.  The event was topped off by a performance of the now world famous Mark Twain Bell Ringers, with an inspiring rendition of Amazing Grace.  Having just returned from a successful trip to the Olympics, Director Ron Theile explained why he chose the song, “Amazing grace is what we need to find amongst each other to do the impossible for our children.” The performances were followed by a “Breaking Bread” lunch of Tacos and Pizza.  Lunch was accompanied by the LAUSD Grad Van where students could learn about the opportunities available to become college prepared and career ready. “We stand together with UTLA in our love of public education,” said Board Member Zimmer.  “When we pull together the impossible is possible.  Communities that can laugh and sing together can do anything together.” (By: LAUSD Social Media)
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(Rex O. Patton,Principal Mark Twain MS, Elsa Mendoza, Ed. D. Principal Venice HS, Board Member Steve Zimmer, UTLA West Area Chair Cecily Myart-Cruz, Principal Miranda Ra’oof from Marina del Rey Middle School, and Instructional Area Superintendent Cheryl Hildreth) Click the picture to go to the full Facebook album from Sunday’s event.

BOARD DISTRICT 4, EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER WEST, & UTLA WEST AREA UNITE

“Together,” “united,” “a community,” “as one,” were the words and messages that drew loud applause in the auditorium at Venice High School on Sunday where  Board member Steve Zimmer along with UTLA’s West Area Chair Cecily Myart-Cruz sponsored Convocation 2012.  Parents, teachers, and administrators gathered to celebrate the beginning of the new school year.  The West Area UTLA and LAUSD’s new Instructional Area Superintendent for the West Region, and Board Member Zimmer announced their determination to work together to improve public education and to meet the challenges ahead.

Instructional Area Superintendent Cheryl Hildreth introduced herself to the crowd and talked about her history with LAUSD as a student, a teacher, and an administrator.  Hildreth emphasized the importance of keeping focus on the children.  “When you nurture them, have fun with them, and learn with them, that’s when the real education happens,” said Hildreth.  “When we come together as a community we know that great things can happen.  We know that our schools are the pathways that lead to academic achievement and social and educational growth.”

UTLA West Area Chair Cecily Myart-Cruz emphasized the importance of working with LAUSD, especially as we face more budget cuts.  “We need to stand together this year like never before, and continue to learn and grow as one united community.”  She also encouraged the crowd to vote yes on Propositions 30 and 38 in November in order to provide urgently needed funding for public education.

Board Member Steve Zimmer also voiced his support for Propositions 30 and 38, explaining the importance of getting more state funds in order to stop cuts to important educational services and art education.  Zimmer also asked for this event, where UTLA and LAUSD joined forces, to be an example moving forward showing we can work towards the same goals together.  “We only preserve public education in this city when all of us work together,” he said. 

The crowd was delighted with a display of the educational and artistic successes at their local schools.  Students from age five through high school welcomed the crowd in Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, Korean, French and Japanese, all the languages that are being taught in the Venice Family of Schools. The Venice High School Choir sang beautifully, at one point inspiring the crowd in a sing-a-long “Venice style” with a student performer acting as the backup mouth drummer.  Students from The Marina Del Rey Middle School and Performing Arts Magnet danced and sang.  The event was topped off by a performance of the now world famous Mark Twain Bell Ringers, with an inspiring rendition of Amazing Grace.  Having just returned from a successful trip to the Olympics, Director Ron Theile explained why he chose the song, “Amazing grace is what we need to find amongst each other to do the impossible for our children.”

The performances were followed by a “Breaking Bread” lunch of Tacos and Pizza.  Lunch was accompanied by the LAUSD Grad Van where students could learn about the opportunities available to become college prepared and career ready.

“We stand together with UTLA in our love of public education,” said Board Member Zimmer.  “When we pull together the impossible is possible.  Communities that can laugh and sing together can do anything together.”

(By: LAUSD Social Media)

THE LA DODGERS HAVE THEIR BASES COVERED WITH LAUSD The Dodger Dream Foundation brought Dodgers Darrel Thomas and Dennis Powell to 107th Street Elementary School to hand out more than 900 backpacks filled with school supplies!  To top it off, they also handed out more than $6000 worth of shoes to underprivileged students.  The students and their families were very grateful and excited to be apart of such a special event.  In total, the LA Dodgers have handed out 4000 new backpacks with school supplies to LAUSD students this week. Principal Reuben Rios was thrilled to welcome the Dodger Dream Foundation along with School Board Member Dr. Richard Vladovic’s staff, Kathleen Budar and Kaycie Rosado, and Berny Motto Southeast Area Field Deputy to Councilmember Bernard Parks. (By: LAUSD Social Media)
THE LA DODGERS HAVE THEIR BASES COVERED WITH LAUSD The Dodger Dream Foundation brought Dodgers Darrel Thomas and Dennis Powell to 107th Street Elementary School to hand out more than 900 backpacks filled with school supplies!  To top it off, they also handed out more than $6000 worth of shoes to underprivileged students.  The students and their families were very grateful and excited to be apart of such a special event.  In total, the LA Dodgers have handed out 4000 new backpacks with school supplies to LAUSD students this week. Principal Reuben Rios was thrilled to welcome the Dodger Dream Foundation along with School Board Member Dr. Richard Vladovic’s staff, Kathleen Budar and Kaycie Rosado, and Berny Motto Southeast Area Field Deputy to Councilmember Bernard Parks. (By: LAUSD Social Media)
THE LA DODGERS HAVE THEIR BASES COVERED WITH LAUSD The Dodger Dream Foundation brought Dodgers Darrel Thomas and Dennis Powell to 107th Street Elementary School to hand out more than 900 backpacks filled with school supplies!  To top it off, they also handed out more than $6000 worth of shoes to underprivileged students.  The students and their families were very grateful and excited to be apart of such a special event.  In total, the LA Dodgers have handed out 4000 new backpacks with school supplies to LAUSD students this week. Principal Reuben Rios was thrilled to welcome the Dodger Dream Foundation along with School Board Member Dr. Richard Vladovic’s staff, Kathleen Budar and Kaycie Rosado, and Berny Motto Southeast Area Field Deputy to Councilmember Bernard Parks. (By: LAUSD Social Media)
THE LA DODGERS HAVE THEIR BASES COVERED WITH LAUSD The Dodger Dream Foundation brought Dodgers Darrel Thomas and Dennis Powell to 107th Street Elementary School to hand out more than 900 backpacks filled with school supplies!  To top it off, they also handed out more than $6000 worth of shoes to underprivileged students.  The students and their families were very grateful and excited to be apart of such a special event.  In total, the LA Dodgers have handed out 4000 new backpacks with school supplies to LAUSD students this week. Principal Reuben Rios was thrilled to welcome the Dodger Dream Foundation along with School Board Member Dr. Richard Vladovic’s staff, Kathleen Budar and Kaycie Rosado, and Berny Motto Southeast Area Field Deputy to Councilmember Bernard Parks. (By: LAUSD Social Media)
THE LA DODGERS HAVE THEIR BASES COVERED WITH LAUSD The Dodger Dream Foundation brought Dodgers Darrel Thomas and Dennis Powell to 107th Street Elementary School to hand out more than 900 backpacks filled with school supplies!  To top it off, they also handed out more than $6000 worth of shoes to underprivileged students.  The students and their families were very grateful and excited to be apart of such a special event.  In total, the LA Dodgers have handed out 4000 new backpacks with school supplies to LAUSD students this week. Principal Reuben Rios was thrilled to welcome the Dodger Dream Foundation along with School Board Member Dr. Richard Vladovic’s staff, Kathleen Budar and Kaycie Rosado, and Berny Motto Southeast Area Field Deputy to Councilmember Bernard Parks. (By: LAUSD Social Media)
THE LA DODGERS HAVE THEIR BASES COVERED WITH LAUSD The Dodger Dream Foundation brought Dodgers Darrel Thomas and Dennis Powell to 107th Street Elementary School to hand out more than 900 backpacks filled with school supplies!  To top it off, they also handed out more than $6000 worth of shoes to underprivileged students.  The students and their families were very grateful and excited to be apart of such a special event.  In total, the LA Dodgers have handed out 4000 new backpacks with school supplies to LAUSD students this week. Principal Reuben Rios was thrilled to welcome the Dodger Dream Foundation along with School Board Member Dr. Richard Vladovic’s staff, Kathleen Budar and Kaycie Rosado, and Berny Motto Southeast Area Field Deputy to Councilmember Bernard Parks. (By: LAUSD Social Media)
THE LA DODGERS HAVE THEIR BASES COVERED WITH LAUSD The Dodger Dream Foundation brought Dodgers Darrel Thomas and Dennis Powell to 107th Street Elementary School to hand out more than 900 backpacks filled with school supplies!  To top it off, they also handed out more than $6000 worth of shoes to underprivileged students.  The students and their families were very grateful and excited to be apart of such a special event.  In total, the LA Dodgers have handed out 4000 new backpacks with school supplies to LAUSD students this week. Principal Reuben Rios was thrilled to welcome the Dodger Dream Foundation along with School Board Member Dr. Richard Vladovic’s staff, Kathleen Budar and Kaycie Rosado, and Berny Motto Southeast Area Field Deputy to Councilmember Bernard Parks. (By: LAUSD Social Media)
THE LA DODGERS HAVE THEIR BASES COVERED WITH LAUSD The Dodger Dream Foundation brought Dodgers Darrel Thomas and Dennis Powell to 107th Street Elementary School to hand out more than 900 backpacks filled with school supplies!  To top it off, they also handed out more than $6000 worth of shoes to underprivileged students.  The students and their families were very grateful and excited to be apart of such a special event.  In total, the LA Dodgers have handed out 4000 new backpacks with school supplies to LAUSD students this week. Principal Reuben Rios was thrilled to welcome the Dodger Dream Foundation along with School Board Member Dr. Richard Vladovic’s staff, Kathleen Budar and Kaycie Rosado, and Berny Motto Southeast Area Field Deputy to Councilmember Bernard Parks. (By: LAUSD Social Media)

THE LA DODGERS HAVE THEIR BASES COVERED WITH LAUSD

The Dodger Dream Foundation brought Dodgers Darrel Thomas and Dennis Powell to 107th Street Elementary School to hand out more than 900 backpacks filled with school supplies!  To top it off, they also handed out more than $6000 worth of shoes to underprivileged students.  The students and their families were very grateful and excited to be apart of such a special event.  In total, the LA Dodgers have handed out 4000 new backpacks with school supplies to LAUSD students this week.

Principal Reuben Rios was thrilled to welcome the Dodger Dream Foundation along with School Board Member Dr. Richard Vladovic’s staff, Kathleen Budar and Kaycie Rosado, and Berny Motto Southeast Area Field Deputy to Councilmember Bernard Parks.

(By: LAUSD Social Media)

Los Angeles School Police Department’s Traffic Safety Education Awareness

Los Angeles School Police Department (LASPD) would like to inform the school-community, of the dangers of passing school buses that are stopped, displaying it’s “RED STOP” sign with flashing red warning lights.

The driver of any vehicle, upon meeting or overtaking, from either direction, any school bus equipped with a stop sign arm which is displayed and flashing a red warning light  for the purpose of loading or unloading any school children shall, immediately bring the vehicle a stop and remain stopped until the warning light and stop arm has ceased operation.

NOTE: The driver of a vehicle upon a divided highway or multiple-lane highway need not stop upon meeting or passing a school bus that is upon the other roadway.

This law was enacted to protect students as they board the school bus or disembark from the bus onto the sidewalk. Often times our children are preoccupied and NOT paying attention to the direction of the bus driver or staff and may suddenly dart out into oncoming traffic.

It is IMPORTANT to remain stopped until the warning lights, stop flashing and the stop sign arm is completely folded back inward along the bus. Motorist may then proceed with caution.

22454 (a) VC is an infraction and carries the same penalties as a regular fix stop sign violation. A person convicted of a fist violation of Section 22454 shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred fifty dollars ($150) or more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250).

A person convicted for a second separate violation of 22454 shall be punished by fine fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) or more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).

If a person is convicted of a third or subsequent violation of Section 22454 and the offense occurred within three years of two or more separate violations of Section 22454, the Department of Motor Vehicle shall SUSPEND the person’s privilege to operate a motor vehicle for one year.

(By: LASPD)

STUDENTS/TEACHERS INSPIRE LAUSD TO TAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD LAUSD is proud to recognize the students at Thomas Starr King Middle School for their initiative in raising awareness about the negative impact of styrofoam use at our school cafeterias.  With the guidance of their environmentally aware teachers, these students built a 30-foot “styrofoam monster” out of the trays from their cafeteria to put the bulk produced on display in their garden, and to show what their school alone was contributing to landfills.   Today’s press conference at King Middle School announced the ban on styrofoam instituted on July 1st.  Superintendent Dr. John Deasy praised the students for speaking out.  “The impact across more than 900 school sites is huge.  That’s legacy,” Dr. Deasy told the students.  “We’re incredibly proud of the students at this school and what you’ve done for us.”   As part of LAUSD’s commitment to becoming the greenest school district in the nation, we have phased out all styrofoam materials. The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services also recently declared the Styrene in polystyrene containers “reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen,” and we don’t want to take any chances.  Removing styrofoam from our cafeterias reduces costs attributed to having less volume in trash bags and less clean up.  The banning of styrofoam at LAUSD also supports the Board’s initiative of district-wide sustainability.  LAUSD’s new recycling contract is designed to reduce trash waste hauling and increase environmental social responsibility. Dr. Deasy said, “We want to be custodians of not only doing right by students, but by the planet they will inherit.” He went on to issue a challenge to all other school districts in California to follow our lead.   School Board Member Bennett Kayser also praised the ban, pointing out that 25 years ago,  he was a science teacher at Thomas Starr King Middle School.  “As a former science and health teacher at King Middle School, and now it’s Board Member, I am very proud of the students, teachers, volunteers and community members that set all of these anti-styrofoam policy changes in motion,” said Mr. Kayser.  ”With our students leading the way, LAUSD is once again on the forefront of positive change.” LA Councilmembers Ed Reyes and Paul Kortez spoke out about the dangers of styrofoam and their support for SB-568 which would ban polystyrene food containers state wide. (By: LAUSD Social Media)
STUDENTS/TEACHERS INSPIRE LAUSD TO TAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD LAUSD is proud to recognize the students at Thomas Starr King Middle School for their initiative in raising awareness about the negative impact of styrofoam use at our school cafeterias.  With the guidance of their environmentally aware teachers, these students built a 30-foot “styrofoam monster” out of the trays from their cafeteria to put the bulk produced on display in their garden, and to show what their school alone was contributing to landfills.   Today’s press conference at King Middle School announced the ban on styrofoam instituted on July 1st.  Superintendent Dr. John Deasy praised the students for speaking out.  “The impact across more than 900 school sites is huge.  That’s legacy,” Dr. Deasy told the students.  “We’re incredibly proud of the students at this school and what you’ve done for us.”   As part of LAUSD’s commitment to becoming the greenest school district in the nation, we have phased out all styrofoam materials. The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services also recently declared the Styrene in polystyrene containers “reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen,” and we don’t want to take any chances.  Removing styrofoam from our cafeterias reduces costs attributed to having less volume in trash bags and less clean up.  The banning of styrofoam at LAUSD also supports the Board’s initiative of district-wide sustainability.  LAUSD’s new recycling contract is designed to reduce trash waste hauling and increase environmental social responsibility. Dr. Deasy said, “We want to be custodians of not only doing right by students, but by the planet they will inherit.” He went on to issue a challenge to all other school districts in California to follow our lead.   School Board Member Bennett Kayser also praised the ban, pointing out that 25 years ago,  he was a science teacher at Thomas Starr King Middle School.  “As a former science and health teacher at King Middle School, and now it’s Board Member, I am very proud of the students, teachers, volunteers and community members that set all of these anti-styrofoam policy changes in motion,” said Mr. Kayser.  ”With our students leading the way, LAUSD is once again on the forefront of positive change.” LA Councilmembers Ed Reyes and Paul Kortez spoke out about the dangers of styrofoam and their support for SB-568 which would ban polystyrene food containers state wide. (By: LAUSD Social Media)
STUDENTS/TEACHERS INSPIRE LAUSD TO TAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD LAUSD is proud to recognize the students at Thomas Starr King Middle School for their initiative in raising awareness about the negative impact of styrofoam use at our school cafeterias.  With the guidance of their environmentally aware teachers, these students built a 30-foot “styrofoam monster” out of the trays from their cafeteria to put the bulk produced on display in their garden, and to show what their school alone was contributing to landfills.   Today’s press conference at King Middle School announced the ban on styrofoam instituted on July 1st.  Superintendent Dr. John Deasy praised the students for speaking out.  “The impact across more than 900 school sites is huge.  That’s legacy,” Dr. Deasy told the students.  “We’re incredibly proud of the students at this school and what you’ve done for us.”   As part of LAUSD’s commitment to becoming the greenest school district in the nation, we have phased out all styrofoam materials. The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services also recently declared the Styrene in polystyrene containers “reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen,” and we don’t want to take any chances.  Removing styrofoam from our cafeterias reduces costs attributed to having less volume in trash bags and less clean up.  The banning of styrofoam at LAUSD also supports the Board’s initiative of district-wide sustainability.  LAUSD’s new recycling contract is designed to reduce trash waste hauling and increase environmental social responsibility. Dr. Deasy said, “We want to be custodians of not only doing right by students, but by the planet they will inherit.” He went on to issue a challenge to all other school districts in California to follow our lead.   School Board Member Bennett Kayser also praised the ban, pointing out that 25 years ago,  he was a science teacher at Thomas Starr King Middle School.  “As a former science and health teacher at King Middle School, and now it’s Board Member, I am very proud of the students, teachers, volunteers and community members that set all of these anti-styrofoam policy changes in motion,” said Mr. Kayser.  ”With our students leading the way, LAUSD is once again on the forefront of positive change.” LA Councilmembers Ed Reyes and Paul Kortez spoke out about the dangers of styrofoam and their support for SB-568 which would ban polystyrene food containers state wide. (By: LAUSD Social Media)
STUDENTS/TEACHERS INSPIRE LAUSD TO TAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD LAUSD is proud to recognize the students at Thomas Starr King Middle School for their initiative in raising awareness about the negative impact of styrofoam use at our school cafeterias.  With the guidance of their environmentally aware teachers, these students built a 30-foot “styrofoam monster” out of the trays from their cafeteria to put the bulk produced on display in their garden, and to show what their school alone was contributing to landfills.   Today’s press conference at King Middle School announced the ban on styrofoam instituted on July 1st.  Superintendent Dr. John Deasy praised the students for speaking out.  “The impact across more than 900 school sites is huge.  That’s legacy,” Dr. Deasy told the students.  “We’re incredibly proud of the students at this school and what you’ve done for us.”   As part of LAUSD’s commitment to becoming the greenest school district in the nation, we have phased out all styrofoam materials. The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services also recently declared the Styrene in polystyrene containers “reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen,” and we don’t want to take any chances.  Removing styrofoam from our cafeterias reduces costs attributed to having less volume in trash bags and less clean up.  The banning of styrofoam at LAUSD also supports the Board’s initiative of district-wide sustainability.  LAUSD’s new recycling contract is designed to reduce trash waste hauling and increase environmental social responsibility. Dr. Deasy said, “We want to be custodians of not only doing right by students, but by the planet they will inherit.” He went on to issue a challenge to all other school districts in California to follow our lead.   School Board Member Bennett Kayser also praised the ban, pointing out that 25 years ago,  he was a science teacher at Thomas Starr King Middle School.  “As a former science and health teacher at King Middle School, and now it’s Board Member, I am very proud of the students, teachers, volunteers and community members that set all of these anti-styrofoam policy changes in motion,” said Mr. Kayser.  ”With our students leading the way, LAUSD is once again on the forefront of positive change.” LA Councilmembers Ed Reyes and Paul Kortez spoke out about the dangers of styrofoam and their support for SB-568 which would ban polystyrene food containers state wide. (By: LAUSD Social Media)
STUDENTS/TEACHERS INSPIRE LAUSD TO TAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD LAUSD is proud to recognize the students at Thomas Starr King Middle School for their initiative in raising awareness about the negative impact of styrofoam use at our school cafeterias.  With the guidance of their environmentally aware teachers, these students built a 30-foot “styrofoam monster” out of the trays from their cafeteria to put the bulk produced on display in their garden, and to show what their school alone was contributing to landfills.   Today’s press conference at King Middle School announced the ban on styrofoam instituted on July 1st.  Superintendent Dr. John Deasy praised the students for speaking out.  “The impact across more than 900 school sites is huge.  That’s legacy,” Dr. Deasy told the students.  “We’re incredibly proud of the students at this school and what you’ve done for us.”   As part of LAUSD’s commitment to becoming the greenest school district in the nation, we have phased out all styrofoam materials. The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services also recently declared the Styrene in polystyrene containers “reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen,” and we don’t want to take any chances.  Removing styrofoam from our cafeterias reduces costs attributed to having less volume in trash bags and less clean up.  The banning of styrofoam at LAUSD also supports the Board’s initiative of district-wide sustainability.  LAUSD’s new recycling contract is designed to reduce trash waste hauling and increase environmental social responsibility. Dr. Deasy said, “We want to be custodians of not only doing right by students, but by the planet they will inherit.” He went on to issue a challenge to all other school districts in California to follow our lead.   School Board Member Bennett Kayser also praised the ban, pointing out that 25 years ago,  he was a science teacher at Thomas Starr King Middle School.  “As a former science and health teacher at King Middle School, and now it’s Board Member, I am very proud of the students, teachers, volunteers and community members that set all of these anti-styrofoam policy changes in motion,” said Mr. Kayser.  ”With our students leading the way, LAUSD is once again on the forefront of positive change.” LA Councilmembers Ed Reyes and Paul Kortez spoke out about the dangers of styrofoam and their support for SB-568 which would ban polystyrene food containers state wide. (By: LAUSD Social Media)
STUDENTS/TEACHERS INSPIRE LAUSD TO TAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD LAUSD is proud to recognize the students at Thomas Starr King Middle School for their initiative in raising awareness about the negative impact of styrofoam use at our school cafeterias.  With the guidance of their environmentally aware teachers, these students built a 30-foot “styrofoam monster” out of the trays from their cafeteria to put the bulk produced on display in their garden, and to show what their school alone was contributing to landfills.   Today’s press conference at King Middle School announced the ban on styrofoam instituted on July 1st.  Superintendent Dr. John Deasy praised the students for speaking out.  “The impact across more than 900 school sites is huge.  That’s legacy,” Dr. Deasy told the students.  “We’re incredibly proud of the students at this school and what you’ve done for us.”   As part of LAUSD’s commitment to becoming the greenest school district in the nation, we have phased out all styrofoam materials. The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services also recently declared the Styrene in polystyrene containers “reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen,” and we don’t want to take any chances.  Removing styrofoam from our cafeterias reduces costs attributed to having less volume in trash bags and less clean up.  The banning of styrofoam at LAUSD also supports the Board’s initiative of district-wide sustainability.  LAUSD’s new recycling contract is designed to reduce trash waste hauling and increase environmental social responsibility. Dr. Deasy said, “We want to be custodians of not only doing right by students, but by the planet they will inherit.” He went on to issue a challenge to all other school districts in California to follow our lead.   School Board Member Bennett Kayser also praised the ban, pointing out that 25 years ago,  he was a science teacher at Thomas Starr King Middle School.  “As a former science and health teacher at King Middle School, and now it’s Board Member, I am very proud of the students, teachers, volunteers and community members that set all of these anti-styrofoam policy changes in motion,” said Mr. Kayser.  ”With our students leading the way, LAUSD is once again on the forefront of positive change.” LA Councilmembers Ed Reyes and Paul Kortez spoke out about the dangers of styrofoam and their support for SB-568 which would ban polystyrene food containers state wide. (By: LAUSD Social Media)
STUDENTS/TEACHERS INSPIRE LAUSD TO TAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD LAUSD is proud to recognize the students at Thomas Starr King Middle School for their initiative in raising awareness about the negative impact of styrofoam use at our school cafeterias.  With the guidance of their environmentally aware teachers, these students built a 30-foot “styrofoam monster” out of the trays from their cafeteria to put the bulk produced on display in their garden, and to show what their school alone was contributing to landfills.   Today’s press conference at King Middle School announced the ban on styrofoam instituted on July 1st.  Superintendent Dr. John Deasy praised the students for speaking out.  “The impact across more than 900 school sites is huge.  That’s legacy,” Dr. Deasy told the students.  “We’re incredibly proud of the students at this school and what you’ve done for us.”   As part of LAUSD’s commitment to becoming the greenest school district in the nation, we have phased out all styrofoam materials. The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services also recently declared the Styrene in polystyrene containers “reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen,” and we don’t want to take any chances.  Removing styrofoam from our cafeterias reduces costs attributed to having less volume in trash bags and less clean up.  The banning of styrofoam at LAUSD also supports the Board’s initiative of district-wide sustainability.  LAUSD’s new recycling contract is designed to reduce trash waste hauling and increase environmental social responsibility. Dr. Deasy said, “We want to be custodians of not only doing right by students, but by the planet they will inherit.” He went on to issue a challenge to all other school districts in California to follow our lead.   School Board Member Bennett Kayser also praised the ban, pointing out that 25 years ago,  he was a science teacher at Thomas Starr King Middle School.  “As a former science and health teacher at King Middle School, and now it’s Board Member, I am very proud of the students, teachers, volunteers and community members that set all of these anti-styrofoam policy changes in motion,” said Mr. Kayser.  ”With our students leading the way, LAUSD is once again on the forefront of positive change.” LA Councilmembers Ed Reyes and Paul Kortez spoke out about the dangers of styrofoam and their support for SB-568 which would ban polystyrene food containers state wide. (By: LAUSD Social Media)
STUDENTS/TEACHERS INSPIRE LAUSD TO TAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD LAUSD is proud to recognize the students at Thomas Starr King Middle School for their initiative in raising awareness about the negative impact of styrofoam use at our school cafeterias.  With the guidance of their environmentally aware teachers, these students built a 30-foot “styrofoam monster” out of the trays from their cafeteria to put the bulk produced on display in their garden, and to show what their school alone was contributing to landfills.   Today’s press conference at King Middle School announced the ban on styrofoam instituted on July 1st.  Superintendent Dr. John Deasy praised the students for speaking out.  “The impact across more than 900 school sites is huge.  That’s legacy,” Dr. Deasy told the students.  “We’re incredibly proud of the students at this school and what you’ve done for us.”   As part of LAUSD’s commitment to becoming the greenest school district in the nation, we have phased out all styrofoam materials. The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services also recently declared the Styrene in polystyrene containers “reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen,” and we don’t want to take any chances.  Removing styrofoam from our cafeterias reduces costs attributed to having less volume in trash bags and less clean up.  The banning of styrofoam at LAUSD also supports the Board’s initiative of district-wide sustainability.  LAUSD’s new recycling contract is designed to reduce trash waste hauling and increase environmental social responsibility. Dr. Deasy said, “We want to be custodians of not only doing right by students, but by the planet they will inherit.” He went on to issue a challenge to all other school districts in California to follow our lead.   School Board Member Bennett Kayser also praised the ban, pointing out that 25 years ago,  he was a science teacher at Thomas Starr King Middle School.  “As a former science and health teacher at King Middle School, and now it’s Board Member, I am very proud of the students, teachers, volunteers and community members that set all of these anti-styrofoam policy changes in motion,” said Mr. Kayser.  ”With our students leading the way, LAUSD is once again on the forefront of positive change.” LA Councilmembers Ed Reyes and Paul Kortez spoke out about the dangers of styrofoam and their support for SB-568 which would ban polystyrene food containers state wide. (By: LAUSD Social Media)
STUDENTS/TEACHERS INSPIRE LAUSD TO TAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD LAUSD is proud to recognize the students at Thomas Starr King Middle School for their initiative in raising awareness about the negative impact of styrofoam use at our school cafeterias.  With the guidance of their environmentally aware teachers, these students built a 30-foot “styrofoam monster” out of the trays from their cafeteria to put the bulk produced on display in their garden, and to show what their school alone was contributing to landfills.   Today’s press conference at King Middle School announced the ban on styrofoam instituted on July 1st.  Superintendent Dr. John Deasy praised the students for speaking out.  “The impact across more than 900 school sites is huge.  That’s legacy,” Dr. Deasy told the students.  “We’re incredibly proud of the students at this school and what you’ve done for us.”   As part of LAUSD’s commitment to becoming the greenest school district in the nation, we have phased out all styrofoam materials. The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services also recently declared the Styrene in polystyrene containers “reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen,” and we don’t want to take any chances.  Removing styrofoam from our cafeterias reduces costs attributed to having less volume in trash bags and less clean up.  The banning of styrofoam at LAUSD also supports the Board’s initiative of district-wide sustainability.  LAUSD’s new recycling contract is designed to reduce trash waste hauling and increase environmental social responsibility. Dr. Deasy said, “We want to be custodians of not only doing right by students, but by the planet they will inherit.” He went on to issue a challenge to all other school districts in California to follow our lead.   School Board Member Bennett Kayser also praised the ban, pointing out that 25 years ago,  he was a science teacher at Thomas Starr King Middle School.  “As a former science and health teacher at King Middle School, and now it’s Board Member, I am very proud of the students, teachers, volunteers and community members that set all of these anti-styrofoam policy changes in motion,” said Mr. Kayser.  ”With our students leading the way, LAUSD is once again on the forefront of positive change.” LA Councilmembers Ed Reyes and Paul Kortez spoke out about the dangers of styrofoam and their support for SB-568 which would ban polystyrene food containers state wide. (By: LAUSD Social Media)

STUDENTS/TEACHERS INSPIRE LAUSD TO TAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD

LAUSD is proud to recognize the students at Thomas Starr King Middle School for their initiative in raising awareness about the negative impact of styrofoam use at our school cafeterias.  With the guidance of their environmentally aware teachers, these students built a 30-foot “styrofoam monster” out of the trays from their cafeteria to put the bulk produced on display in their garden, and to show what their school alone was contributing to landfills.  

Today’s press conference at King Middle School announced the ban on styrofoam instituted on July 1st.  Superintendent Dr. John Deasy praised the students for speaking out.  “The impact across more than 900 school sites is huge.  That’s legacy,” Dr. Deasy told the students.  “We’re incredibly proud of the students at this school and what you’ve done for us.”  

As part of LAUSD’s commitment to becoming the greenest school district in the nation, we have phased out all styrofoam materials. The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services also recently declared the Styrene in polystyrene containers “reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen,” and we don’t want to take any chances.  Removing styrofoam from our cafeterias reduces costs attributed to having less volume in trash bags and less clean up.  The banning of styrofoam at LAUSD also supports the Board’s initiative of district-wide sustainability.  LAUSD’s new recycling contract is designed to reduce trash waste hauling and increase environmental social responsibility.

Dr. Deasy said, “We want to be custodians of not only doing right by students, but by the planet they will inherit.” He went on to issue a challenge to all other school districts in California to follow our lead.  

School Board Member Bennett Kayser also praised the ban, pointing out that 25 years ago,  he was a science teacher at Thomas Starr King Middle School.  “As a former science and health teacher at King Middle School, and now it’s Board Member, I am very proud of the students, teachers, volunteers and community members that set all of these anti-styrofoam policy changes in motion,” said Mr. Kayser.  ”With our students leading the way, LAUSD is once again on the forefront of positive change.”

LA Councilmembers Ed Reyes and Paul Kortez spoke out about the dangers of styrofoam and their support for SB-568 which would ban polystyrene food containers state wide.

(By: LAUSD Social Media)

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