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

Max Arias fell into union organizing by accident, finding that his greatest satisfaction came not in raising his own voice but helping others find theirs.

Kevin de León's life on the run has prolonged a painful chapter for Los Angeles following the October release of the recording, which contained racist remarks.

L.A. school board President Kelly Gonez looks increasingly like the winner in her race; recent tallies also favoring Rocio Rivas over Maria Brenes.

Race between Maria Brenes and Rocio Rivas in District 2 gets tighter; in District 6, board President Kelly Gonez builds on her lead over Marvin Rodriguez.

In L.A. school board races, teachers-union backed Rocio Rivas pulls just ahead of Maria Brenes; incumbent Kelly Gonez holds onto a narrow but slightly increased lead.

The battle to replace Monica Garcia reflected a charter schools-versus-teachers union divide, but the issues run deeper in the nation's second-largest school system.

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María Brenes, a policy deputy to current board member Jackie Goldberg, is running for the open seat in Board District 2. Her opponent is Rocío Rivas.

From LAist and KPCC, your local NPR affiliate, what you need know about voting for LAUSD school board. The pandemic and movements for racial justice have introduced new pressures that have the potential to scramble school board politics.