West Los Angeles Education News
Teacher Files for Damages Against Beverly Hills Unified Over Violation of Her Constitutional Rights
Joanie Garratt, a veteran teacher at Beverly Hills Unified (BHUSD), has filed an administrative claim against the district, arguing that it violated her constitutional rights and retaliated against her for expressing political opinions on her personal Facebook account. Her alleged termination was one consequence of the pro-Trump rallies at Beverly Hills High School that occurred during election week.
Black Students Harassed by Peers During Election Week at Beverly Hills High
Post-election Trump rallies at Beverly Hills High School (BHHS) have prompted students and staff to speak out about the bigoted speech, targeted harassment, and racist abuse they have experienced on campus.
Districts Respond to Hateful Text Messages Targeting Black, Latino, and LGBTQ+ Students
School districts in L.A. County are responding to the first real test wrought by the incoming Trump administration. Black, Latino, and LGBTQ+ people across the country have been subject to racist and threatening text messages in the weeks following Donald Trump’s election victory. The text messages appear to have been coordinated by unknown actors and sent en masse, prompting communities to mobilize against hate actions and speech.
A Phone-Free Plan for L.A. Unified Takes Shape
Phone-free schools are on the horizon for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), where the district is rolling out a new phone policy that will be in effect in a few months. In February 2025, all LAUSD schools will have implemented a system for keeping students off their smartphones while on campus. The move puts LAUSD well ahead of the curve in California.
Teacher Files for Damages Against Beverly Hills Unified Over Violation of Her Constitutional Rights
Joanie Garratt, a veteran teacher at Beverly Hills Unified (BHUSD), has filed an administrative claim against the district, arguing that it violated her constitutional rights and retaliated against her for expressing political opinions on her personal Facebook account. Her alleged termination was one consequence of the pro-Trump rallies at Beverly Hills High School that occurred during election week.
Black Students Harassed by Peers During Election Week at Beverly Hills High
Post-election Trump rallies at Beverly Hills High School (BHHS) have prompted students and staff to speak out about the bigoted speech, targeted harassment, and racist abuse they have experienced on campus.
Districts Respond to Hateful Text Messages Targeting Black, Latino, and LGBTQ+ Students
School districts in L.A. County are responding to the first real test wrought by the incoming Trump administration. Black, Latino, and LGBTQ+ people across the country have been subject to racist and threatening text messages in the weeks following Donald Trump’s election victory. The text messages appear to have been coordinated by unknown actors and sent en masse, prompting communities to mobilize against hate actions and speech.
A Phone-Free Plan for L.A. Unified Takes Shape
Phone-free schools are on the horizon for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), where the district is rolling out a new phone policy that will be in effect in a few months. In February 2025, all LAUSD schools will have implemented a system for keeping students off their smartphones while on campus. The move puts LAUSD well ahead of the curve in California.
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