Why We Need More School Funding

L.A. Unified is committed to graduating 100 percent of our students and giving them the education and tools they need to be successful beyond high school. However, persistent underfunding from Sacramento makes it increasingly difficult for us to meet the diverse needs of our students and school communities. We are moving to address the state’s lack of investment in our education system.

5 Steps to Understanding L.A. Unified's Budget

5) Making Hard Choices While the District’s $7 billion budget is larger than that of some cities, not all programs can be funded. This requires understanding of the important budget and policy trade-offs that impact students, parents, employees and communities.   THE TRADE-OFFS