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La Puente’s School Supply Distribution
Distribution this year we will be reaching Moffat, Fort Garland, Crestone, Monte Vista, Antonito, and San Luis. Antonito Schools—Scheduled for distribution on July 29th from 11-3 p.m. at the school. 13099 Co Rd G, Antonito. San Luis—July 30th, 9:00am to 1:00pm at American Legion Post. 142 302 4th...
L.A. Students Vocalize Disdain for Cellphone Ban
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) recently voted to ban cell phones during the school day, citing concerns about distractions and students’ mental health. However, high school students across the county are unhappy with the decision, according to Los Angeles Magazine. “Either a student is going to want to learn or they’re not, and...
LA teens earn cash and skills in high-demand trades
Remember shop class in high school? Or maybe you went to a trade school to learn how to fix a car and properly use a blowtorch. But with school cuts and new technology, those classes are becoming less available and less desirable — despite a growing need for skilled trade workers.
UCLA history department receives $25 million donation from Meyer and Renee Luskin
UCLA has received a $25 million donation to support faculty, students and public-oriented programs in the history department, the university announced Tuesday.The landmark donation from business leader Meyer Luskin and his wife Renee - alumni and longtime donors to the university - is intended to guarantee UCLA's role as a national leader in bringing historical research and knowledge beyond the campus.It is the largest single donation to the history department and to the UCLA College Division of Social Sciences.The donation will support the expansion of the department's public-facing centers and programs, including the Luskin Center for History and Policy, the Public History Initiative, the "Why History Matters" series and the new "Making History in Los Angeles" program, according to a UCLA press release."This gift will ensure that students and faculty have ample resources and opportunities to study the past, which will allow them to further understanding of the present in service to the public good," Meyer Luskin said in a statement.UCLA said it will name the department as the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Department of History in recognition of the pledge.
High School Students Receive an Introduction to Aircraft Mechanics in Free Summer Program
For decades, the North Valley Occupational Center (NVOC) has offered adult students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) the opportunity to learn about aircraft maintenance providing them with hands-on training at Van Nuys Airport. But for the first time this summer, the center opened its doors to high...
Former LACC Professor Who Was Husband’s Main Caregiver Sues for Discrimination
A former faculty professor is suing the Los Angeles Community College District, alleging she was forced to resign earlier this year because her supervisors would not accommodate her with a schedule allowing her to care for her seriously ill husband at the family home in Ohio. Darlene Levy-Potter’s Los Angeles...
Changes are coming to ACT test, including making science portion optional
LOS ANGELES - The ACT college admissions exam is set to undergo major changes starting in the spring of 2025. The exam will be shortened, and the science section will become optional, according to an announcement by ACT CEO Janet Godwin. Why the changes matter. Godwin says these new updates...
Support Needed for Marshall Fundamental School’s Annual Fund
Parents, Guardians and Friends… Marshall Fundamental School’s Annual Fund needs your support more than ever this year. The Annual Fund supports teacher training, funding for teacher supplies, student recognition, staff recognition, athletic tournament fees, athletic equipment, funding for upgrades to the arts program, and more! Please consider making a recurring donation of just $5.00 a month or a one-time donation of $50 for the 2024-2025 school year. Your donation directly benefits the students, staff, and school. Thank you in advance for your support! Donate here: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=e10123&id=30.
St. Anthony Hires Vincent Nolasco as Athletic Director
St. Anthony High School announced that Vincent Nolasco has been hired as the school’s new athletic director, joining the Saints from Don Bosco Tech, where he served in the same role for the past four years. Nolasco is a native of La Puente, who has prior AD experience from...
Guest Opinion | Jonathan Gardner: Pasadena Unified School District Students Deserve the Best Teachers
For decades, in Pasadena area politics, there has been an undercurrent of feelings about some of our students which needs to be called out and remedied. Following the decades of white flight after the Supreme Court busing decisions along with the rhetoric that has been invoked to block prior parcel tax efforts to invest in PUSD students, we need to turn a final page on that past and chart a new path forward.
New Valencia baseball coach aiming to put Vikings back on top
After eight years as an assistant coach with the Valencia Vikings baseball program, Tim Pennell has his shot to lead the Vikings back to the pinnacle of the Santa Clarita Valley baseball scene. A 12-year veteran of the coaching fraternity, Pennell is getting ready for his fifth year back with...
St. Gregory Hovsepian School Students Enjoy a Splashing Good Time on Water Day!
Safe to say, Water Day was an absolute blast for these young campers at St. Gregory Hovsepian School! The kids had an amazing time splashing around, playing water games with their inflatable pools, pool floats & beach balls and enjoying the sunny weather. The event was filled with laughter, excitement, and memorable moments that made it a fantastic day for everyone involved.
Short on students, Reform Judaism’s seminary introduces remote ordination program
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, the flagship rabbinical school of Reform Judaism, will allow students to pursue ordination remotely, the school announced Tuesday, part of a program overhaul that aims to reverse plummeting enrollment. Beginning in 2025, HUC will offer two ordination tracks — one based at its New York and Los Angeles campuses,...
UC regents move to ban views on Israel, other political opinion from university home pages
Two committees of University of California regents voted Wednesday to ban views on Israel and other political opinions from main campus home pages. Opinions may be posted on other pages of an academic unit's website but must make clear they aren't official UC views.
Former Olympian And TMU Coach Annett Davis Shares Her Story With Valencia’s Special Education Program
Former Olympian and The Master’s University’s Beach Volleyball Head Coach Annett Davis visited Valencia High School to share her story with the Special Education Extended Year Program. Despite a busy schedule, Davis was ecstatic to come to speak to all the students after being asked by a friend to do the event. “When a friend ...
Maranatha High AP Chemistry Students Achieve Exceptional Scores, Outperform Global Average
As the AP teachers at Maranatha High School in Pasadena, California, begin to delve into the data on their students’ performance on the AP exams held in May, a wave of good news and excitement has started to spread throughout the school. One of the most notable achievements comes from the AP Chemistry course, a notoriously challenging first-year college-level subject. This year, 15 students undertook the grueling, over three-hour-long AP Chemistry exam. Remarkably, while 25% of students in California and globally scored a 1 or 2, none of Maranatha’s students fell into this category. Every single AP Chemistry student at Maranatha scored between a 3 and a 5, with the majority achieving scores of 4 or 5. Furthermore, Maranatha students outperformed the global average on each of the seven free-response questions, a significant accomplishment that speaks volumes about their dedication and preparation.
St. Philip the Apostle School: Educating the Whole Person with Comprehensive Academics and Diverse Extracurriculars
The philosophy of St. Philip the Apostle School, emphasizes the education of the whole person. This involves providing both a rigorous and comprehensive academic program as well as a well-rounded extracurricular program. Students at St. Philip the Apostle School have the opportunity to participate in various activities, including:. • Drama...
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