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LAUSD students head back to school. Ambition is high but enrollment is down and money is tight
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Mariana Dale , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The district is the country's second-largest and is expected to have 378,000 students enrolled in the 2026-27 school year.
The Los Angeles Unified school district is starting a new year with high ambitions. District leaders aim to maintain recent academic progress despite financial challenges. The district is the country's second-largest and is expected to have 378,000 students enrolled in the 2026-27 school year.
Enrollment is down, and the district is facing budget cuts. Further details on the budget and its impact are available from the district. The new superintendent has expressed commitment to the district's mission of supporting student growth and achievement.
More information on the district's plans and challenges can be found through local news sources, including LAist.
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Category: schools Published: August 11, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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