Compton schools chief named L.A. County Superintendent of the Year

Darin Brawley has been chosen to receive the 2019 L.A. County Superintendent of the Year award presented by LACOE. Brawley heads the 24,000-student Compton USD and is credited with leading the turnaround in a district once on the  verge of state receivership.

Education initiative aims to address longstanding inequities

An unprecedented partnership among LACOE, county agencies and school districts has launched with the goal of improving students' academic, emotional and physical well-being. The  Community Schools pilot is now underway at 15 campuses that serve as hubs for a range of support services for students and their families.

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Top teachers named

LACOE announced the 16 L.A. County Teachers of the Year on Sept. 20. Since then, Guy Myers of Burbank USD has been named one of five California Teachers of the Year. He's shown here with County Board of Education President James Cross and LACOE Superintendent Debra Duardo.

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Local schools earn national honor

Twelve L.A. County schools are among 30 statewide to earn the 2019 Blue Ribbon Award, the nation's top education honor. The award recognizes schools that demonstrate all students can achieve to high levels. The award-winning school districts are ABC, Arcadia, Glendale, Los Angeles, Newhall, Redondo Beach and South Pasadena.

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Art transforms at juvenile hall

A longtime partnership among LACOE, the nonprofit Theatre of Hearts and the County Probation Department continues to provide rich learning experiences for incarcerated youth while also beautifying facilities. Students at Central Juvenile Hall discovered their strengths through the process of creating a mural.

Census outreach to target undercounted communities

LACOE has announced the availability of some $2 million to support school district efforts to promote an accurate and successful count in the 2020 Census. Schools are trusted messengers and play a critical role in ensuring full participation in the census so that California and Los Angeles County get their fair share of federal resources.

Census curriculum launched

The Count Me In!  Census 2020 curriculum training was rolled out at an Oct. 21 event.  The training is a statewide partnership to provide curriculum modules designed to teach students about the census and encourage them to advocate for a complete count in 2020.

Coming together for the arts

A delegation representing 19 countries recently visited LACOE's L.A. County High School for the Arts as part of the International Visitors Council tour of institutions that promote social change through the arts. The group learned about LACHSA's conservatory-style arts program and its efforts to promote equity and access for young artists throughout the region.  
 
LACHSA, a tuition-free public school, is currently recruiting students for admission in the 2020-21 academic year. The online application process closes Jan. 10, 2020. Learn more.
Students have voice at juvenile hall school

Expanding library and online learning opportunities are two top issues for Jamie, a student representative on LACOE's Central Juvenile Hall School Site Council. Jamie is canvassing her peers to develop a student platform and is an active participant on the council. "This level of enthusiasm is very encouraging and should give a big boost to student achievement," said Principal Michael Massa.
Campaign seeks to end hair discrimination

LACOE was proud to host a special event aimed at raising awareness about hair discrimination in schools. Presented by the Dove Self-Esteem Project and television producer Shonda Rhimes (lower left), the Oct. 2 town hall and workshop brought together policy makers, school administrators and students. It emphasized the  importance of helping girls overcome the barriers they face in achieving an education.

Read more and learn about the CROWN Act to end hair discrimination here.
Conference to focus on meaningful inclusion

LACOE will host an event on Nov. 7 that brings together educators from all disciplines and contexts to share knowledge and learn together how to better support each and every student.  Keynote speaker Dr. Loui Lord Nelson is a renowned expert in Universal Design for Learning and Culturally Responsive Teaching.

New toolkit for schools on dangers of vaping

The L.A. County Department of Public Health has developed a packet of resources for schools to educate students, parents and staff about the dangers of e-cigarette use, also known as vaping. Resources include fact sheets and printable posters.

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Symposium to look at career tech programming for middle schools

LACOE's 3rd annual CTE Middle School Symposium will be held Nov. 14 in partnership with Rowland USD and Paxton/Patterson, and explore career projections, preparation and partnerships.

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Debra Duardo, M.S.W., Ed.D.,
Superintendent 

Los Angeles County Board of Education
James Cross,  President
Monte E. Perez, Vice President
Douglas R. Boyd, Betty Forrester, Alex Johnson, Ellen Rosenberg, Thomas A. Saenz

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