Schools

The school board heard reports on Distance Learning and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, in addition to reports from new student board members and comments from the public.

All Burbank public school students, regardless of income, may pick up five days of nutrition and lunch from their BUSD school sites at no cost, through the end of 2020 or until federal funding runs out.

The writer of the widely popular play "Almost, Maine" conducted a 90 minute AMA with Play Production students from Burbank High. The school's production of the play was stopped in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic and school closures.

Several Burbank Unified parents and students describe their typical day of remote learning, discuss the positives and negatives to the online education model and how they're dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on daily life.

Four Burbank High teachers share their perspectives navigating the new reality of 100% distance learning.

Teachers at McKinley Elementary and Luther Burbank Middle School weigh in with their perspective on remote learning, its challenges and its opportunities.

With the first week of remote learning under their belt, Burbank Unified principals have largely positive reports, while acknowledging some work and challenges remain.

BUSD began 100% distance learning for the Fall semester of 2020 on Monday, August 17. Superintendent Matt Hill gives an overview on the District's approach to remote learning.

The Burbank Board of Education held a regular meeting on Thursday, August 20. Remote learning, the adaptability of the District's classified workers and much more was discussed.

Nikki reached out to families to volunteer her services as a community member by reading to the kids.