Howard Blume

education reporter for the Los Angeles Times

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Education reporter for the Los Angeles Times

Howard Blume on KCRW

Trump wants to stop funding schools with diversity initiatives. LAUSD officials fear losing more than a billion dollars in federal funding.

How much federal funding could LA schools lose under Trump?

Trump wants to stop funding schools with diversity initiatives. LAUSD officials fear losing more than a billion dollars in federal funding.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The LAUSD board has ended its mandate that school employees be vaccinated against COVID. Workers who were laid off for defying the rule can apply for new jobs.

LAUSD walks back COVID vax mandate for teachers and other staff

The LAUSD board has ended its mandate that school employees be vaccinated against COVID. Workers who were laid off for defying the rule can apply for new jobs.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

SEIU Local 99 — the union representing LAUSD staff like bus drivers, janitors, cafeteria workers, and teacher aides — could be on the verge of a three-day strike.

LAUSD bus drivers, custodians want 30% raise. What happens if they strike?

SEIU Local 99 — the union representing LAUSD staff like bus drivers, janitors, cafeteria workers, and teacher aides — could be on the verge of a three-day strike.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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