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Many racial justice initiatives happened after the George Floyd murder by police in 2020, but one in L.A. was unique in that it addressed the police problem and racial uplift at the same time. Launched in Feb. 2021, the Black Student Achievement Program was the culmination of years of efforts by a grassroots coalition to funnel money away from school police, which it said targeted Black students, and into shoring up student achievement. The George Floyd protests gave the campaign the impetus it

LAUSD officials say the "co-location" policy, mandated by Prop 39 which passed in 2000, has caused a host of challenges.

Even without the burden of 'colorblind' admissions policies, equalizing opportunities for South L.A. students required their perseverance and intensive support.

Even without the burden of 'colorblind' admissions policies, equalizing opportunities for South L.A. students required their perseverance and intensive support.

The current method for closing the educational achievement and equity gap in Los Angeles Unified schools is working for disadvantaged students. But now the district is launching a vague new program to take its place.