The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) must provide 10 million hours of teacher-led, high-dosage tutoring to 100,000 students over three years as part of a settlement from the Shaw et al. v. LAUSD lawsuit. The case, filed during the COVID-19 pandemic, alleged inadequate educational support, with only 60% of students receiving necessary services. This initiative aims to address learning gaps through focused, intensive tutoring sessions.
Key Points
- Settlement mandates 10 million tutoring hours for 100,000 students over three years
- Lawsuit stemmed from COVID-19 claims of insufficient student support in LAUSD
- Focus on teacher-led, high-dosage tutoring to meet requirements
Implications for Educational Freedom
This settlement highlights public school system failures during the pandemic, potentially empowering parents to advocate for school choice options like vouchers or charters for more reliable education. It underscores government overreach in education delivery, reinforcing the need for greater parental rights and educational freedom.
Source: Los Angeles Unified Teachers to Provide High-Dosage Tutoring
