“The news about the spread of the virus continues to be of great concern. Last week was the worst yet in the Los Angeles area. The rate of those who tested positive for the virus is approaching 10 percent, well above the level of 5 percent the World Health Organization guidelines say is appropriate for communities to reopen,” he explained. … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Schools Will Not Reopen for In-Person Learning This Fall
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Los Angeles Teachers’ Union: Free Up Funds to Reopen Schools by Defunding Police
In early May, 25 senators wrote a letter voicing their support for IDEA’s full implementation at this time in conjunction with an additional appropriation of $12 billion in IDEA funding to ensure school districts across the country are able to meet the needs of students with disabilities. To date, that letter has been entirely ignored by the Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, and no such funding has been officially proposed or discussed in the Senate. … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Teachers’ Union: Free Up Funds to Reopen Schools by Defunding Police
Los Angeles and San Diego Schools to Go Online-Only in The Fall
Marten said the district has not given up on the possibility of reopening physically if infection rates get down to a safe and manageable level and even moved forward over the weekend with plans to purchase $11 million worth of masks and other protective equipment. But the state’s current infection levels, she said, “should make it clear to everyone that the virus is not under control.” … [Read more...] about Los Angeles and San Diego Schools to Go Online-Only in The Fall
Schiff pulls endorsement of Los Angeles DA in wake of George Floyd protests
"As the first African-American woman to hold the LA County D.A.’s office, I am proud of my record of taking on systemic racism and reforming criminal justice — from bail reform, to reducing juvenile cases by nearly 50 percent, to increasing our office’s focus on mental health treatment instead of incarceration," Lacey told the newspaper. "I am singularly focused on doing the work of the people of LA County during this time of crisis." … [Read more...] about Schiff pulls endorsement of Los Angeles DA in wake of George Floyd protests
Prince Harry reveals what he misses about England amid coronavirus lockdown in Los Angeles
During their quiet visit, Father Greg Boyle, who founded the organization, not only raved about their willingness to jump in “head first” and roll their sleeves up but he marveled at Markle’s Spanish-speaking skills to Access Hollywood in which he told a story about Harry stepping in to console a woman who had reportedly recently lost the father of her son. … [Read more...] about Prince Harry reveals what he misses about England amid coronavirus lockdown in Los Angeles
