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L.A. is getting older as school enrollment takes ‘tremendous’ hit
Where are the young people in Los Angeles? L.A. County is aging like never before, and it’s becoming increasingly noticeable in schools. The average age of people living in L.A. County grew to 38 between 2012-2022.
LAUSD opposes oil drilling near schools
On June 25, the Los Angeles Unified School Board unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Board President Jackie Goldberg and co-sponsored by Board Members George J. McKenna III, Scott M. Schmerelson and Kelly Gonez, to stand in strong support of preserving historic law SB 1137 to prevent toxic oil drilling near schools, playgrounds and neighborhoods.
$300,000 in Scholarships Empower Los Angeles Students from Low-Income Public Housing to Reach for the Stars
High school seniors from low-income public housing in Los Angeles received over $300,000 in scholarships from Build Hope Incorporated and HACLA to support their post-high school education goals, highlighting efforts to empower students facing financial challenges. High School Seniors in LA Receive $300K in Scholarships to Pursue Higher Education According to ABC 7, high school […]
MUSD students receive free backpacks
More than 130 students at Cesar Chavez Elementary receive free backpacks and school supplies during a giveaway Tuesday morning. Madera Unified School District (MUSD) students at Cesar Chavez Elementary School were in for a treat last week. A local Madera company, Menasha Packaging, generously donated $5,400 to purchase more than 500 backpacks filled with essential school supplies for students across the district.
Foothill football team counting on returning starters for another successful year
Foothill Coach Doug Case talks to his players during a game last season. (Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Coming off a successful 2023 season, Foothill High School football coach Doug Case said his team is looking to “reload.”. “There are 42 seniors this season with 200...
USC ups its profit margins
A few months ago, the University announced that it would be raising tuition by 4.9% for the 2024-25 school year. In response, the student body let out a collective groan. This tuition hike marks the third of its magnitude in three years, which could be taken as a sign that USC is struggling to operate financially. Alas, it is not. In fact, the coronavirus pandemic ushered in record profits on nearly every front for the University, and those profits do not seem to be subsiding in the immediate future.
Blair High School Senior Receives Full-Tuition Posse Scholarship to Pepperdine University
Vincent Velazco, a senior at Blair High School in Pasadena and member of the Class of 2024, has been awarded a four-year, full-tuition Posse Scholarship to attend Pepperdine University, according to the Pasadena Unified School District. Velazco, who will major in sports medicine, expressed gratitude for the support he received...
Venice JCC Presents 2024 Scholarships
The Venice Japanese Community Center presented its 2024 scholarship awards at its annual Summer Festival on June 22. These remarkable students were being honored for achieving stellar academic records, participating in extracurricular activities, and involving themselves in community service both at VJCC and the extended community. The awards were presented...
Donate to Foothill Unity Center’s Back to School Event
Donate to Foothill Unity Center’s Back to School Event. For some of us, it was the exciting finale to weeks of buying new supplies and a special first-day outfit, lovingly chosen by you and Mom. For others, it wasn’t that way. A friend who grew up in poverty told...
Maranatha Students Find Joy in Serving Others in Hollywood
Last week, Maranatha High School’s Hollywood service team engaged in a heartwarming and impactful outreach at the Hope Center in Hollywood. They provided essential services including clothes, haircuts, and hot showers, along with preparing and serving meals for hundreds of guests. The team extended a warm welcome to individuals...
Neighborhood Academic Initiative falls short in addressing systemic issues
(Vivienne Tran / Daily Trojan) “I’ve always wanted to go to USC since I was young,” said Destiny Echeverria, a junior majoring in business administration who graduated from USC’s McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative in 2021. “Thanks to [the Neighborhood Academic Initiative], I got into USC, and now I’m at USC.”
Mathnasium Launches the ‘Ace Your Dreams: Mathnasium x Jagger Eaton Scholarship'
July 03, 2024 // Franchising.com // LOS ANGELES, CA - Mathnasium Learning Centers has launched its first-ever ‘Ace Your Dreams’ scholarship opportunity in partnership with former Mathnasium student, World Champion, and the first U.S. Olympic skateboarding medalist, Jagger Eaton. The contest, running throughout the August 11th, will award...
Fuller Theological Seminary Professor Awarded Honorary Doctorate by University of Eastern Finland
Professor Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen, a Professor of Systematic Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, will receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Eastern Finland. The recognition comes for his extensive research and publications in theology, particularly noted for their ecumenical perspective. Professor Kärkkäinen, who also serves as...
L.A. Students Create Original Performance Inspired by Getty Exhibition
Getty, About...Productions, and Plaza de la Raza will present Ancestral Connections: Yanculia/Restoration. The production is an original performance collaboratively created by Los Angeles high school students as part of the Youth Theater Summer Intensive program built around the Getty exhibition, Picture Worlds: Greek, Maya, and Moche Pottery. Developed in response...
SPHS Class of 2024 Graduates at Roosevelt Field
South Pasadena High School Commencement Ceremony via Instagram. The graduation ceremony for South Pasadena High School’s Class of 2024 took place at Roosevelt Field at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5. Teachers from SPHS, members of the Flower Chain, and graduating seniors made their way to the arranged white chairs on the field while the SPHS band performed.
USC postdocs unionize to bargain contract over working conditions
In a 200-15 vote, over 93% of USC postdoctoral scholars voted to form a union on June 24 and collectively bargain an enforceable contract over working conditions. The USC Researchers and Fellows United and United Auto Workers (URFU-UAW) will next survey the member body on its most pressing issues, and elect a committee to bargain a contract with the University, Salem Elzway, a postdoctoral fellow in history, said in an email to Annenberg Media.
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