After 33 years, I have made the difficult decision to retire from the district I love. See my statement here - bit.ly/2AxBj4n

Second semester starts on Monday, Jan. 8. We look forward to welcoming back our students, employees and families. Remember, good attendance is key to academic success.

The phenomenal Los Angeles Unified All City Honor Marching Band played the half-time show of the Los Angeles Rams football game on December 31. For the full video, click bit.ly/2lEP1h8 Beyond the Bell

.Beyond the Bell leads All City Marching Band practice for #RoseParade . Lots of family and friends here to support their kids.

Empowerment Comedian Ernie G. drops by Family and Friends Appreciation Day Concert to give the band a pep talk as they get closer to Rose Parade . #btbstrong #BandLife

6th Annual Family and Friends Appreciation Day Concert cohosted by the Homeless Education Program. 400 plus students perform for family and friends as they get closer to the Rose Parade on January 1st. #btbstrong #Bandlife

.LASPD and reps from Kelly Gonez and Local District Northwest depart from Langdon ES, taking gifts to 10 local families. We love sharing the holiday spirit with the school community!

It's inspiring to see the holiday spirit spreading to our school communities! twitter.com/Kelly4LASchool…

#TeddyBearDrive in full swing @LACUSC_KidzHF delivering teddy bears 2 children at the Hospital #CopsGivingBack #LASPD #LawEnforcementUnited

Here Cal State LA for the Rose Parade 46th Annual Banner Presentation. #btbstrong Los Angeles Unified

Los Angeles Unified All City Honor Marching Band welcomed dignitaries to their Tournament of Roses practice Cal State LA. This is the 46th consecutive year the All City Honor Marching Band will participate in the Tournament of Rose Parade on Jan. 1. bit.ly/2DhMMHO Beyond the Bell

Our Wise Owl Nation is celebrating students who met the attendance challenge with perfect attendance for 10 days before the winter break. Attendance is directly related to achievement. #soartime Los Angeles Unified @LDSuperSouth

Congratulations to the Crenshaw High School football team for defeating Placer High School in a… instagram.com/p/Bc2bHiABKQB/

Congratulations to Narbonne Gauchos Football for its second CIF state championship! We're so proud of the Gauchos' teamwork, talent and determination. The Los Angeles Times has the story here - bit.ly/2ziU8ek

'What makes this day so powerful is that you are all here together. As unique and special as you are, you're also part of a community of young women who share your dreams.' Words of wisdom from @SenKamalaHarris #GirlsBuild #PowerInNumbers

'What my mother taught me about life is that everyone gets knocked down, what matters is if you get back up.' Hillary Clinton Walter R. Milone #girlsbuild #PowerInNumbers

'Sweet Alice' follows annual tradition of giving to others on her birthday. This year 400 bikes were donated to students from 12 schools from Watts and nearby communities. facebook.com/pg/LosAngelesS…

University High School senior Steven Pineda was among those named by State Supt. Torlakson to represent California in the 56th annual U.S. Senate Youth Program. Pineda will be among those honored by the State Board of Education during their Jan. 18-19 meeting in Sacramento.

While serving as Los Angeles Unified Superintendent, Roy Romer solved problems that were deemed unsolvable. Today we celebrated his many years of public service and unwavering commitment to L.A.'s students.

#LASPD Officers and #LAUSD Board President @Monica4LAUSD surprised Lorena St. Elem students this morning with Teddy Bears and Books, with a special visit from Santa himself.
Together making a difference and bringing joy to the students we serve.
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