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Public school in LA starts next month. No one knows what it’ll look like
School is scheduled to begin on August 18 for more than half a million students in LAUSD.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenSchool is scheduled to begin on August 18 for more than half a million students in LAUSD. Howard Blume, LA Times education reporter, talks about whether students might have a staggered schedule for in-person classes, whether states can override district decisions, and where money fits into it all.
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The Supreme Court wrapped up its term today by handing a big blow to President Trump. In a 7-2 decision, the justices said Trump will have to turn over his tax returns to Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance.
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KCRW talks about whether students might have a staggered schedule for in-person classes, whether states can override district decisions, and where money fits into it all.
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Many people don’t want to board planes for COVID-19 safety reasons, and they’re concerned about hotels and Airbnbs. They're turning to camping instead, and RV sales are exploding.
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