In this latest podcast A spirited conversation with Dr. Baez, Pablo Gaeta from Virtual Academy Business and Entrepreneurship, and Raquel Chacon from Pacoima MS describe the benefits and fun aspects of incorporating esports in education to create exciting opportunities for our students. Tune in Today!

In this latest podcast Dr. Baez, dives into climate literacy, connecting the classroom to the climate. her special guests are Jerry Yang from North Hollywood HS and founder of the National Environmental Leadership Club and Christy Deutsch, AP Environmental Teacher and Club Sponsor. Tune in Today!

Dr. Baez, CAO for LAUSD, was joined by Ana Estevez with Beyond the Bell, Vanessa Parra with LA's Best, and Ruby Gonzalez, a 5th grader at Monte Vista ES, for a conversation about the many benefits and opportunities of Before and After School Programs in LAUSD. Research shows that students participating in high-quality programs improve academically, develop critical thinking skills, and build lasting friendships. Tune in and discover how After School programs are now hubs of creativity, innovation, and learning.

Dr. Frances Baez, CAO for LAUSD, is joined by Maryjane Puffer from The LA Trust for Children's Health, and students Yolanie Cuevas and Genesis Cruz discuss the impact and importance of mentoring in secondary school. With this podcast, our listeners will hear about the benefits that our students gain when they have a mentor who helps younger students navigate the complexities of secondary school with compassion and trust.

In highlighting the benefits of dual enrollment for high school students, Dr. Baez guests Esteffi Marquez-Garcia, Woodrow Wilson's Dual Enrollment Counselor, and Tony Diaz, full-time faculty teacher of the Physical Therapy Aide program at ELAC, who also teaches dual enrollment and Kinesiology at Garfield HS, discuss how students at Wilson HS embrace the popular college-level Sports Medicine Program. Esteffi and Tony share how students enjoy the opportunity to take college-level courses while still in high school. LAUSD has brought college awareness to high school students, who can earn college credits or trade certificates to keep them competitive and Ready for the World.

Dr. Baez discusses the fun activities during the recent Summer Science Camp at the CA Science Center. Invitees include parent Chanelle Hampton, Robert, 5th grade student at Lomita STEAM Magnet and partners Nick Scruggs and Jazmine Aguirre from the CA Science Center.