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Parents, students and teachers protest LAUSD charter school budget cuts

Los Angeles, California, United States · Nov 10, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 10.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters oppose a planned $10 million annual funding cut to 42 LAUSD-affiliated charter schools.
What they want
They demand the reversal of the Charter Block Grant elimination to protect staffing, safety, and school programs.
What changed
Nov 10: Protesters held morning rallies at multiple campuses and gathered at district headquarters for a board meeting.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Reverse the $10 million charter school grant cut
  • Maintain current staffing levels
  • Ensure adequate student supervision and safety

What authorities say

LAUSD stated the cuts are necessary to address a $3.6 billion deficit, noting that the supplemental grant was historically provided only to specific schools and that its removal creates greater funding consistency across the district.123

The full story

Parents, students, and teachers organized demonstrations across Los Angeles on November 10, 2026, to oppose a $10 million budget cut affecting 42 LAUSD-affiliated charter schools. Participants held morning rallies at various campuses before gathering at the district's headquarters for an afternoon Board of Education meeting. Organizers and families expressed concerns that the funding reduction, part of a broader fiscal stabilization plan, would lead to staff layoffs, reduced campus supervision, and compromised safety for nearly 25,000 students. The Los Angeles Unified School District stated the cuts are necessary to address a $3.6 billion deficit caused by declining enrollment and rising costs, arguing that the elimination of the supplemental grant creates funding consistency across the district. No official changes to the budget were reported following the protests.

Timeline

  1. Families and staff gathered at LAUSD headquarters at 2:30 p.m. to address the Board of Education.4

  2. Protesters held morning rallies at 10 charter school campuses starting at 7:30 a.m.4

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