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Virtual Academy seniors ask LAUSD board for independent commencement ceremonies
Summary
Students from Leadership and Public Service Virtual Academy asked the school board to permit independent graduations rather than combining all virtual academies into a lengthy, impersonal ceremony, saying they have fundraising, teachers and a venue ready.
Students from the Leadership and Public Service Virtual Academy told the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education on March 11 that the district should permit their school to hold an independent graduation rather than grouping all virtual academies into a single, multi‑hour commencement.
Speakers said the combined ceremony has historically lasted more than five hours, limits student speakers and dilutes the personal meaning…
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