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In a bold move to elevate high school athletics in the region, Compton Unified School District’s Hub City League and the Long Beach Unified School District’s Moore League announced the formation of a new partnership. We are excited to introduce a new association, the SoCal Legacy Association, that includes the newly formed Hub City League and the Moore League.
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Have you ever imagined a backpack with a built-in umbrella? This was one of the creative and innovative ideas developed by scholars at Jefferson Elementary and Clinton Elementary as they prepared for the upcoming Southern California Invention Convention in Torrance in late March.
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We are proud to announce that Compton Unified School District has been named a 2025 Magna Award Grand Prize Winner by the National School Boards Association (NSBA).
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Compton Unified School District was spotlighted in a recent AP News story for its remarkable academic achievements, distinguishing itself as a leader in educational recovery post-pandemic. While many districts nationwide continue to face challenges in bridging learning gaps, CUSD has demonstrated significant progress in both reading and math scores.
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NASA astronaut Victor Glover addressed more than 600 CUSD scholars, principals, teachers, and staff recently in the monthly Black Student Achievement Virtual Career Day, providing direct access to leading Black professionals in high-interest fields.
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85 scholars representing eight Compton Unified schools took part in the Drones4Kids Aerial Drone Competition at Troy High School in Fullerton last Saturday, with a combined Clinton-Whaley team taking first place overall.
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The Compton Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees reaffirms its steadfast commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all scholars in response to current national events.
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Athletes for Life is launching its After-School Elementary Sports Program on Monday, November 18th across Compton Unified elementary schools!