Third-grade teacher Sylvia Rubalcava discusses new seedlings with her students during English development class at Gratts Elementary School in Los Angeles. A GOP-driven federal education bill could cut $782 million for LAUSD low-income schools over the next six years. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Omar Rodriguez, right, works with third-graders Daphne Osori, left and Sherlyn Rodriguez on conversation skills in English development class at Gratts Elementary. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Third- grader Ramon Hernandez writes in his journal during English development class at Gratts Elementary. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Third-grade students Cesar Romero, left, and Gary Lopez discuss a painting during the creative conversation skills portion of English development class at Gratts Elementary (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Third-grade students work on conversation skills in English development class with other students at Gratts Elementary School. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
