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They drive buses, clean bathrooms and care for children who are disabled. They are the fearless lunch ladies and the entry gate supervisors. These "essential workers" of LAUSD are about to go on strike for higher salaries and respect.

Cecily Myart-Cruz was the favorite to win a second and final term leading the union that will play a central role in pandemic recovery efforts.

When LA Schools Supt. Alberto Carvalho wanted to extend the academic year, but the teachers' union stopped him. When his predecessor, Austin Beutner, wanted

The union that staged a strike and pushed hard for COVID safety — inspiring love and loathing among parents — is electing its leaders.

The Black Leadership Union also organized a toy drive for foster children in Baltimore and is campaigning to bring an African American studies half-credit course to River Hill High School next year.

Dr. Sydney Cousin, who served 25 years with Howard County public schools, including a stint as superintendent, dies.

The university hosted a week-long celebration of its first-generation students last week, recognizing their resilience and success.

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.

The annual Black Student Welcome aims to provide a sense of community and resources for Black UA students.

With more than 200 staff members who retired at the end of June, statewide teacher vacancies and the lingering effects of the pandemic, HCPSS is working to ensure that staff shortages are addressed ahead of the start of classes on Aug. 29.