Dear friends and partners, 

This may have been a short week, but it was still a challenging one in LAUSD. From the climate crisis triggering a record heatwave and nearby wildfires, to a nefarious cyberattack targeting our data systems – the District has been working tirelessly to protect our school communities and provide uninterrupted instruction to our students.

While the District’s recovery efforts remain ongoing, this week reminded me yet again just how resilient and dedicated our students, families, and employees are. Teachers pivoted lesson plans, administrators took attendance manually, federal partners came to our aid, and staff worked around the clock to mitigate the impact of both the heat and the hack. 

As we work to keep classrooms cool, systems safe, and kids learning in LAUSD, we will undoubtedly face new challenges along the way. But we will continue to focus on driving progress, supporting schools, and doing whatever it takes to ensure every student can reach their full potential.

Onward,