LAUSD Students Return to School Amidst Immigration Raid Concerns

Back to School Amidst Fear

• 🏫 LAUSD students returned for the new school year, with hundreds of thousands of students heading back to class.
• 😟 Despite a relatively smooth first day, many families expressed fear and anxiety due to ongoing immigration raids in Southern California.

District Safety Measures and Communication

• 🛡️ The LAUSD superintendent stated that schools are considered safe places and that plans are in place to address immigration enforcement activities.
• 📞 The district emphasized proactive communication, including over 11,000 phone calls and 1,000 home visits, to create an environment where parents feel comfortable sending their children to school.

Community Support and Preparedness

• 🤝 Signs supporting the immigrant community were visible on campus, and family preparedness care packages were distributed.
• 👮 Community patrols, including teachers, were organized around schools to defend students against potential ICE raids.
• 🗣️ Over 1,000 teachers received training this summer on how to support their students in the event of immigration enforcement actions.

Educator Solidarity

• ❤️ Educators expressed solidarity with the immigrant community, assuring them of their care and commitment to support.
• 💻 For students uncomfortable attending in-person, the district has alternative arrangements.