LOS ANGELES - Students at a Los Angeles school got quite the surprise Friday when a famous actress stepped in as "Principal for a Day."
October marks National Principals Month, and to celebrate, the Los Angeles Unified School District is showcasing the meaningful work behind the demanding job.
'Roybal is a school that's close to my heart'
What they're saying:
FOX 11's cameras were rolling as award-winning actress Kerry Washington greeted students at Edward R. Roybal Learning Center in Echo Park. A few moments later, her signature voice was heard on the school's loudspeakers as she made morning announcements.
"Roybal is a school that's really close to my heart. It's really important to me. I've been part of this school from the very beginning," Washington said. "I love these studen