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Michael Janofsky


Michael ​Janofsky ​is a contributing reporter and editor for EdSource, based in Los Angeles. He has been a journalist for many years, most of them as a staff correspondent for The New York Times. More recently, he served as managing editor of LA School Report, with responsibilities for heading up a staff that covered the Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Student Wellbeing

LA Unified cites rising suicidal behavior and devises tools to address it

A new report shows that suicidal behavior among students in LA Unified continues to rise, along with rates of depression.

Michael Janofsky
November 13, 2016
Charter Schools

Some LA Unified teachers vote to renounce millions in grants from nonprofit group

The money is coming from a nonprofit that grew out of a plan to expand the number of charter schools.

Michael Janofsky
November 4, 2016
Charter Schools

In unusual move, LA Unified board denies renewals to five charter schools

The five schools denied renewals are currently serving about 13,000 students.

Michael Janofsky
October 19, 2016
Reforms

Great Public Schools Now promising grant of $3.75 million for high-performing LA schools

Michael Janofsky
September 29, 2016
Academics

LA principal encourages students to be peacemakers, not peace breakers

Michael Janofsky
September 25, 2016
Charter Schools

California teachers union launches campaign to link billionaires with charter schools

Michael Janofsky
August 31, 2016
Career Preparation

Dual language programs could get boost with initiative on November ballot

The measure would replace Proposition 227, which severely limits bilingual education.

Michael Janofsky
August 9, 2016
Los Angeles Unified

Los Angeles Unified will open first single-gender school in 20 years

The all-girls school will focus on science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM.

Michael Janofsky
July 21, 2016
Credentialing

Tobinworld closing its Antioch school for special education students

Michael Janofsky
July 8, 2016
Legislation

Los Angeles Unified has most to gain from upcoming income tax initiative

Michael Janofsky
July 5, 2016
College & Careers

Education organizations merge to expand programs in Los Angeles County

Michael Janofsky
June 23, 2016
Los Angeles Unified

Great Public Schools Now promises help for LA Unified schools

The effort is focused on 10 neighborhoods with poorly performing schools.

Michael Janofsky
June 22, 2016
Charter Schools

Pro-charter group spends big in Los Angeles-area Assembly races

The committee spent more than $1.3 million in support of one Assembly candidate.

Michael Janofsky
June 16, 2016
Charter Schools

New reform group taking aim at under-performing schools in Los Angeles

The Broad Foundation announces its latest plan for creating "high-quality" schools.

Michael Janofsky
June 15, 2016
Policy & Finance

Facing potential economic downturn, LA Unified considers financial future

The district could lose hundreds of millions of dollars.

Michael Janofsky
May 26, 2016
Charter Schools

LA Unified turning to magnet schools to stem enrollment and revenue declines

The district has more than 200 magnet schools.

Michael Janofsky
May 10, 2016
Curriculum

Ethnic studies gaining momentum after slow growth in California school districts

Several of California's largest school districts are planning to expand their ethnic studies course offerings.

Michael Janofsky
May 2, 2016
Elections

As LA Unified board president, Zimmer facing re-election challenge

The two candidates differ on the issue of school autonomy.

Michael Janofsky
April 17, 2016
Policy & Finance

LA Unified looks to income tax renewal to offset budget woes

Teachers unions, health care groups sponsor Prop. 30 extension for November ballot.

Michael Janofsky
April 7, 2016
Charter Schools

Bill would limit autonomy of LA Unified inspector general regarding charter schools

The office would answer to the seven-member school board.

Michael Janofsky
March 30, 2016
Charter Schools

The 'Broad plan' for LA schools grows to more than charters only

The goal is "replicating schools that are working well," director says.

Michael Janofsky
March 20, 2016
Charter Schools

California charter schools set goal of 1 million students despite pushback

If the goal is reached, it would almost double the number of students now attending charters.

Michael Janofsky
March 16, 2016
Policy & Finance

California's largest district faces fiscal uncertainty despite infusion of state funds

Los Angeles Unified deficit could reach $600 million by 2019-2020.

Michael Janofsky
March 15, 2016