LAUSD’s school choice window is open and there are some changes

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The Choices application window for the 2027-28 school year is open now through Nov. 6, 2026. (Olivia Hughes / LAist) The Los Angeles Unified School District shortened the application window for specialized academic programs this year, and will no longer accept paper forms. Applications for the di...

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