Watch: Los Angeles County district superintendents speak at KCAL News "Back To School Night"
KCAL News presents "Back To School Night" – a town hall special on CBS News Los Angeles
KCAL News hosted a special town-hall style event Thursday night, streamed on CBS News Los Angeles! This special, hosted by Pat Harvey, brought together district superintendents from Los Angeles, Inglewood, Pasadena, and Santa Clarita to discuss the most pressing issues facing students, teachers, and parents across LA County.
In this interactive town hall, topics ranged from school safety and the integration of technology in classrooms to the impact of COVID-19 on test scores and efforts to support homeless students. With the new school year underway, these conversations were more relevant than ever.
Superintendents shared insights and strategies, offering a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities within our schools. Recent hot-button issues like cell phone bans in classrooms and the latest on state testing requirements will also be part of the discussion, providing parents and educators with up-to-date information on the policies that could affect their children's education.
Which district superintendents were there?
- Superintendent Alberto Carvalho: LAUSD
- Superintendent Elizabeth Blanco: Pasadena Unified School District
- Superintendent Michael Vierra: William S. Hart Union High School District
- County Administrator James Morris: Inglewood Unified School District
Watch the full special above.
