Inside LAUSD’s alleged $22-million money-laundering scheme, ‘the largest’ in district history ^28.4%

Los Angeles Times - By Howard Blume - 5/12/2026, 10:00 AM

Negativity Bias 41.6% - Confirmation Bias 19.6% - Framing Effect 11.5%

Over four-years, a Los Angeles school district manager enriched herself with $3 million in kickbacks by working with a tech company executive to deliver $22 million in work, according to allegations in a lawsuit filed by the school district. She gave high scores to secure contracts, signed off on increasing payouts to the firm and used... more

LAUSD investigated for allegedly reassigning, not removing, teachers accused of sex misconduct ^24.7%

Los Angeles Times - By Howard Blume - 5/5/2026, 8:47 PM

Negativity Bias 15.8% - Appeal to Emotion 7.1% - Framing Effect 6.7%

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating the Los Angeles school district for allegedly reassigning — rather than removing — teachers who have been accused of sexual misconduct, including those who have had "romantic relationships" with students. The department alleges that the district, under terms "cemented" in its contract... more

The price of LAUSD union peace will be $1.2 billion a year. Next up is paying for it ^35.6%

Los Angeles Times - By Howard Blume - 4/15/2026, 10:00 AM

Negativity Bias 23.9% - Biased Writer Voice 20.5% - Appeal to Emotion 12.9%

Three Los Angeles school district unions won major victories with deals that bring hefty raises and prompted celebratory messages about a new chapter in local education progress. But the price of union peace will be nearly $1.2 billion in annual contract costs, and questions remain about whether the district can afford it. Double-digit... more

LAUSD and teachers union reach tentative agreement, but there could still be a strike Tuesday ^3.9%

Los Angeles Times - By Howard Blume, Karen Garcia - 4/12/2026, 2:59 PM

Negativity Bias 20.8% - Appeal to Emotion 20.2% - Confirmation Bias 10.9%

Los Angeles school officials announced on Sunday morning that a tentative agreement has been reached with the teachers union, making it possible that a planned Tuesday strike could be averted. The tentative two-year agreement with United Teachers Los Angeles would significantly increase salaries and raise the beginning teacher salary to... more

Families, union workers bracing for a crippling, historic LAUSD strike in exactly one week ^57.9%

Los Angeles Times - By Howard Blume - 4/7/2026, 10:00 AM

Negativity Bias 16% - Self-Serving Bias 13.4% - Pessimism Bias 10.5%

Los Angeles schools are one week away from a historic employee walkout — which for the first time would involve three major unions representing teachers, most non-teaching staff and school administrators, including principals and assistant principals. If a strike unfolds on April 14 with the three unions — or even two of the three — it... more

Lesson plans go 'out the window' as educators pivot on César Chávez amid abuse allegations ^4.3%

Los Angeles Times - By Jaweed Kaleem, Howard Blume, Kate Sequeira, Gustavo Arellano - 3/23/2026, 10:00 AM

Intense angst over César Chávez’s legacy amid sexual abuse allegations is ripping through California classrooms, prompting teachers, scholars and school systems to urgently revamp lessons about one of California’s most widely taught historic figures. Educators at K-12 and university campuses are rewriting lesson plans, reframing... more