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LAUSD targets bullying of gay students - LA Daily News

LAUSD targets bullying of gay students - LA Daily News

LAUSD targets bullying of gay students

In the wake of a recent string of gay teen suicides across the country, Los Angeles Unified officials joined forces with gay rights advocates Thursday to announce a targeted effort to eliminate bullying of homosexual youth

Teachers union urged to adopt layoff reforms

Joined by civil rights lawyers and Los Angeles Unified officials, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa urged the local teachers union Thursday to back efforts to reform layoff procedures or get left behind.