#schoolboard

LAUSD voters are heading to the polls at a moment of uncertainty for the nation's second-largest school district.

With layoffs looming, Superintendent Carvalho on paid leave while under federal investigation, and ongoing debates about charter school oversight, the next school board will face enormous challenges.

In my latest article, I explain why I'm endorsing Ankur Patel in Board District 4 and Dr. Rocío Rivas in Board District 2. I also discuss the importance of special education advocacy, transparency, and accountability as the district navigates the years ahead.

LAUSD school board candidate Joseph Quintana answers questions in full — no edits, no sound bites.

As the 2026 race develops, I’m publishing complete candidate responses so readers can evaluate their priorities directly.

The filing period for LAUSD’s 2026 school board races is over—but the ballot isn’t set yet.

Candidates now have to gather signatures to qualify. Every district has multiple contenders, but the competitive landscape varies—and that matters for oversight in the nation’s second-largest school district.

I broke down who filed, what happens next, and why school board competition matters: