We are so excited to celebrate and uplift our educators who are rising to the challenge of teaching during COVID-19. Tune in to LACOE's social media channels on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 4 pm to find out who has been named the 2020-21 LA County Teachers of the Year.  And, for the first time, LACOE will partner with our education foundation, Greater LA, to take this moment to elevate, celebrate and invest in teachers. More details will be shared at the event!

Join us on our YouTube, Facebook and Instagram pages on Thursday at 4 pm

Compton USD students make their voices heard on the importance of 2020 Census participation in a video that aims to help with the final push to get out the count. In Santa Monica-Malibu USD, Palmdale SD and Lawndale Elementary SD, students have joined the LA County Census Chalkathon and created chalk art to remind families to complete the Census. In Bassett USD, Bassett HS' Community School hands out Census-themed giveaways, including face masks, during grab-and-go lunch distribution.

Watch video featuring CUSD students (2 min.)

Visit our webpage to view photos and videos of chalk art, upcoming events and more

More resources for families and schools: lacoe.edu/Census

Complete the census NOW or call 844-330-2020

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff recently joined Ms. Marquez’s 1st grade class at Kelso Elementary in Inglewood USD to read What Do You Do With a Chance (2018) by Kobi Yamada. Goff has partnered with the district to help level the educational playing field for Inglewood youth. "We loved story time with Jared and are excited to continue sharing updates on his support," says County Administrator Dr. Erika Torres in her message to the IUSD community. Proceeds from Goff's JG16 apparel line will also fund student meals, learning tools and other programs supporting student success.

COVID-19 has highlighted educational inequities across the nation. A recent in-depth story in the Los Angeles Times by education reporters Howard Blume, Paloma Esquivel and colleagues documented the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on educational opportunities for Black and Latino students in Southern California.

Join the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, the LA Times, Dr. Tyrone Howard and Supt. Debra Duardo on Oct. 1 at 5 pm for a discussion on how COVID-19 is impacting students, schools and the community.

KPCC education reporter Kyle Stokes interviews LACOE Supt. Debra Duardo and Partnership for Los Angeles Schools chief external officer Ryan Smith on collaborative efforts to close the digital divide and support underserved students during remote learning.

LACOE Supt. Debra Duardo and LA County Department of Mental Health Director Dr. Jonathan Sherin join a panel of experts in discussing the impact of racial injustice and educational inequity on students and families. Session 1 of the School Symposium Series: Hope - Connection - Wellbeing, moderated by educational equity expert Dr. Tyrone Howard, addresses ways to engage education communities through an equity and social justice lens.

Watch Session 1 video (3 hrs.)