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Ross Brenneman

Los Angeles

Education Editor at LAist

Senior editor for education (@LAist). Trying my best.

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  • 2 weeks ago | laist.com | Ross Brenneman

    The background: The district has as enrollment declines by 5% a year and federal pandemic relief money finally ends. Fewer students from the state. The district did save 18 positions off its projections through retirements and cost-saving measures, said Fermin Leal, the district communications chief. What positions are being cut and what does it mean? Certificated staff — those who need some kind of license or credential to work, such as teachers and librarians.

  • 1 month ago | laist.com | Ross Brenneman

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  • 1 month ago | lapublicpress.org | Mariana Dale |Ross Brenneman

    This article was originally published by LAist on April 10, 2025. Federal agents attempted to enter two Los Angeles Unified elementary schools this week. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said at a press conference Thursday that the Department of Homeland Security’s presence sowed fear among educators and the surrounding community.

  • Mar 3, 2025 | laist.com | Ross Brenneman

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Ross Brenneman
Ross Brenneman @itsapun
17 Jan 25

L.A.'s childcare providers know that their work is critical to allowing families to find new housing or return to work. But they're also trying to figure out how they themselves will recover, or stay afloat at all. https://t.co/GrAjjklwye

Ross Brenneman
Ross Brenneman @itsapun
12 Jan 25

RT @radiowagner: I asked why the rent had risen so much. The agent said she was getting another call and hung up. The listing was later rem…

Ross Brenneman
Ross Brenneman @itsapun
23 Nov 24

RT @julia_p_barajas: If you’ve been feeling down about journalism's future, I invite you to read this story about the 100th anniversary of…