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Los Angeles Unified School District

school district, Los Angeles, California, United States

Also known as: LAUSD

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In Los Angeles: Education
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the second largest public school district in the country, is run by an independent elected board working under state—rather than city—jurisdiction. Turmoil erupted in the 1970s over court-ordered busing to eliminate racial segregation. This litigation never gained full public…
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