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Venice Rising Weekly: March 4–8

Mar 3, 2026

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Venice Rising Weekly: March 4–8

Calendar upgrades, LAUSD updates, how to talk to kids about heavy headlines, and what’s happening around Venice this week.

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schools

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What’s Actually Happening With Screens in Our Schools?

Feb 28, 2026

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What’s Actually Happening With Screens in Our Schools?

A look at i-Ready, Youtube access, and the quiet push for more intentional classrooms

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expats

Moving to Venice, LA: An Expat Family Guide

Feb 24, 2026

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13 min read

Moving to Venice, LA: An Expat Family Guide

Come for the golden hour, stay because you’re stuck in traffic on Lincoln.

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schools

GATE 101: Decoding the LAUSD Gifted Program (a practical guide for parents)

Feb 18, 2026

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GATE 101: Decoding the LAUSD Gifted Program (a practical guide for parents)

OLSAT Season: Like the SATs, but with more fruit snacks

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Venice Rising Weekly: What’s happening Feb 17–24

Feb 17, 2026

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Venice Rising Weekly: What’s happening Feb 17–24

Storm survived ✔️ Now let’s talk camps, Mardi Gras, and this week’s picks.

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middle school

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$65K for 2 Hours of School? Alpha Santa Monica is Coming to Main Street.

Feb 16, 2026

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$65K for 2 Hours of School? Alpha Santa Monica is Coming to Main Street.

At $541 an hour, that AI better also handle snack negotiations and lost water bottles.

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Preschool

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Venice Beach Preschools

Jun 4, 2025

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Venice Beach Preschools

Because finding the right preschool feels like dating, but with more finger painting.

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help

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What Is the LAUSD Magnet Program?

May 31, 2025

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8 min read

What Is the LAUSD Magnet Program?

Points, PHBAO + more

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help

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Universal TK & The Great Preschool-to-Kindergarten Mystery

Apr 7, 2025

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10 min read

Universal TK & The Great Preschool-to-Kindergarten Mystery

Because if you’ve read the LAUSD brochure twice and still can’t figure it out, you’re not alone.

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schools

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Public School Elementary Picks: Venice Beach, Mar Vista & Marina del Rey

Jun 26, 2025

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Public School Elementary Picks: Venice Beach, Mar Vista & Marina del Rey

So many great options, you’ll wish you had more kids just to try them all.

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