New LAUSD Superintendent Andrés Chait touts academic progress in annual address

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by City News Service, NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · July 21, 2026 · 2 min read

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Andrés Chait Tuesday announced that preliminary state testing results showed that students were on track for record-setting academic achievement for a second consecutive year. Chait made the announcement during the district’s annual Opening of Sc...

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As the new school year approaches, the preliminary state testing results announced by Superintendent Andrés Chait are a welcome sign for the Los Angeles Unified School District. The fact that students are on track for record-setting academic achievement for a second consecutive year suggests that the district's efforts to support historically underserved students are bearing fruit. The progress in advanced placement coursework, graduation rates, and early literacy among the district's youngest students is particularly noteworthy. However, Chait's acknowledgement of the challenges facing the district, including declining enrollment and budget pressures, serves as a reminder that there is still much work to be done. The district's ability to navigate these challenges will be crucial in maintaining the momentum of academic progress. With the new school year set to begin on August 12, it will be important to watch how the district builds on its successes and addresses its ongoing challenges.

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Category: schools · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · Reading time: 2 min

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New LAUSD Superintendent Andrés Chait touts academic progress in annual address

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