Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, left, talks with students at Bethune Middle School Oct. 27. Carvalho was on campus to celebrate the completion of a $14 million campus upgrade.
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SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho joined the Bethune Middle School community Oct. 27 to celebrate more than $14 million in upgrades that transformed the campus, removing barriers and opening doors for everyone.
Prior to the renovation project, parts of the school had been difficult to reach for students, staff and parents with disabilities — that is no longer the case. The four-year project removed physical accessibility barriers to provide an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant campus.
It includes wider and automatic doors, expanded restrooms, lower drinking fountains and new parking ramps. The changes make it easier for students to move freely through hallways, reach classrooms and participate in school life.
“When we remove barriers, we build opportunities to learn, grow and connect,” Carvalho said.
Bethune is one of several LAUSD campuses receiving such changes. The effort is part of a broader commitment to ensure that every student learns in an environment built for inclusion.
It is one of $9.6 billion in projects underway across the district aimed at delivering equitable and accessible learning environments where students can thrive and be ready for the world.
