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Graduation season is here, and we’re excited to celebrate the incredible achievements of the Long Beach Unified School District’s Class of 2025!
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The Long Beach Unified School District is proud to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month!
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On Saturday, May 3, the Center of Black Student Excellence officially opened at Lindbergh Middle School, offering a dedicated space to affirm identity, restore pride, and support the academic success of Black students.
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Over spring break, students from the Long Beach Unified School District's Black Literary Society participated in a place-based learning trip centered on the book School Clothes: A Collective Memoir of Black Student Witness by Harvard professor Dr. Jarvis R. Givens.
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Markel and Martel Cooper, both outstanding alumni of LBUSD and dedicated staff members, are advocates of the Long Beach College Promise and are committed to creating a bright future for students.
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LBUSD is proud to highlight some of the district's remarkable personnel and staff for the month of May.
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The 40th Annual Norman Gottlieb Student Art Exhibition is coming to the Alpert Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Long Beach, showcasing the incredible talents of middle and high school students from Long Beach Unified School District.
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CAMS, Sato Academy, Stanford Middle School and Stephens Middle School are the latest to earn the top state honor from the California Department of Education.