Dr. George J. McKenna III

Requiem for a Warrior, Lawrence “Larry” Aubry – A Champion of the People

May 21, 2020

On May 16, 2020, Larry Aubry passed away, and left a legacy that few can equal, but to which many should aspire. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in the time of southern segregation and came to Los Angeles at an early age, attending Jefferson High School. ... read more »

COVID-19 Updates from LAUSD Board Member George J. McKenna III

March 26, 2020

District schools are closed in order to comply with the Safer at Home orders issued by state, local and public health leaders. Minimizing contact with others will help to flatten he curve on community spread of COVID-19. School campuses and facilities are currently closed for this purpose. ... read more »

Board Approves Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action

February 6, 2020

Timed to coincide with Black History Month ... read more »

Los Angeles Unified Supports October as National Principals Month Board of Education Recognizes All Principals Who Serve Students in Schools Across Los Angeles Unified

October 4, 2019

The Los Angeles Unified Board of Education, today, approved a resolution commending the work of school site leaders and their “efforts to ensure that our students have the greatest opportunities, most effective educator and strongest, safest learning environment.” ... read more »

African American Family Day Promotes Academic Success

May 9, 2019

The L.A. Unified School District will host African American Family Day to help students and parents navigate the road to academic success. ... read more »

Closing the Opportunity and Achievement Gap for African American Students

April 26, 2019

The Los Angeles Unified Board of Education approved a resolution to help boost the academic achievement of African-American students. In Los Angeles Unified, black students as a subgroup and despite individual standouts, perform at the lowest levels when compared to their white, Asian-American and Latino classmates. ... read more »

LAUSD Passes Resolution -Closing the Opportunity and Achievement Gap for African-American Students

April 24, 2019

LOS ANGELES– The Los Angeles Unified Board of Education approved a resolution to help boost the academic achievement of African-American students. In Los Angeles Unified, black students as a subgroup and despite individual standouts, ... read more »

McKenna Hosts LAUSD Student Health Meeting

March 14, 2019

Moving to highlight the potential dangers to academic success, Dr. George J. McKenna III convened the “Let’s Talk Student Health” town hall meeting on March 9. ... read more »

McKenna to Host School Safety Town Hall Meeting in South L.A.

March 15, 2018

The event is in direct response to one of the deadliest school shootings in America’s history ... read more »

Lay Witness Night Highlights AME SoCal Conference

October 25, 2017

Bishop Clement W. Fugh, presiding prelate of the Fifth Episcopal District of the AME Church convened the Southern California Annual Conference (SCC) this week at the LAX Hilton Hotel, ... read more »

The 19th Educating Young Minds 2017 Awards Celebration