The Math Behind the Outrage
The numbers do not lie. FUEL breaks down the financial figures at the center of recent community frustration and explains what they actually mean for LBUSD students and families.
SchoolPower and FUEL are not the same
SchoolPower has supported Laguna Beach schools for 45 years. FUEL formed in early 2025 in response to governance concerns. They are entirely separate organizations with different missions. FUEL board member and SchoolPower trustee Iva Pawling sets the record straight.
Empathetic Citizens Are Built by Staff and Teachers
A powerful reminder that the educators in our schools are shaping more than academics. They are building the next generation of empathetic, engaged community members. This letter deserves to be read widely.