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Monrovia School District Welcomes Three New Assistant Superintendents
Monrovia Unified School District welcomed three new assistant superintendents:. Dr. Vanessa Landesfeind, the new Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, previously served as Director of Student Support Services at Centinela Valley Union High School District and has experience as a principal and assistant principal. She holds a doctorate from USC and degrees from CSULB, where she's been an educational administration lecturer since 2009.
A Moment in Monrovia History: 1900 Monrovia High Class Picture
1900 Monrovia High School class picture. L to R: Front Row: Josie McKeller, Edna Walker, Clara Rooksby, Adelaide Babbit. Man on left with dark moustache is T.H. Kink, the principal, and next to him is Geo. Walter Monrovia the science teacher. On extreme right next to top row is Myron Burr. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection. See full details here.
Glendale Unified School District Declares Impasse in Talks With Teachers
After months of back and forth and a dozen negotiation sessions, the Glendale Unified School District Board of Education voted unanimously to declare an impasse in negotiations with the Glendale Teachers Association on Tuesday, calling upon a state-appointed mediator to assist in reaching an agreement. Ahead of commencing negotiations, GTA...
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...
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.
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.
Join a K/1 Mandarin Immersion Pod for the 2024-2025 School Year!
Are you interested in an immersive, educational experience for your child? Spots are open for families to join a K/1 Mandarin immersion pod for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year!. Details:. Location: Arcadia/Pasadena area. Schedule: 2-3 days a week, 3-4 hours a day, mornings. Focus: Science and social studies, with additional...
UCLA receives $25M donation from Luskins
The UCLA College Division of Social Sciences has received a $25 million donation from Meyer Luskin and his wife Renee to support faculty, students and public-oriented programs in the department of history, it was announced Tuesday.
PEN Survey Success and Prize Winners Announced!
Thanks to all of the Pasadena Education Network (PEN) members who completed its annual survey! Your input is invaluable and will help PEN plan for the 2024-2025 school year, ensuring we continue to meet the needs of our community and improve our programs. We appreciate the time and effort you took to share your thoughts and feedback.
Sunday Buzz: Real Portrayal Of USC
It’s typical posting like this from Scott that has contributed to the demise of his third-rate blog. Here’s the pathetic part, the limp dics on this blog lack the dexterity to even play a video game. Just look at MG, the freak got knocked out by his heavy bag.Slo cal needs help changing his Depend. Don’t even get me started with PT, a total mess.
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...
Caltech to Host Summer Preview for Women and Non-Binary Students in STEM
Caltech announced it will hold its 2024 ‘Summer Preview: Women in STEM’ event from Aug. 8 to 9, with an optional athletic camp on Aug. 7. The free program targets rising high school juniors and seniors who identify as women or non-binary. The two-day event offers participants a...
ArtCenter College of Design Honors Alumni With Biennial Awards for First Time in 5 Years After Pandemic Hiatus
ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena recently celebrated its 16th Annual Alumni Awards, honoring seven distinguished graduates for their achievements in art and design. The event, held on June 8, marked the first ceremony in five years due to pandemic delays. “It’s been about five years since we’ve had this...
USC Morning Buzz: Naturally, Recruiting Remains On Center Stage
I never watched Midnight Special and only discovered it on YouTube a few months ago. Some GREAT performances on that show!. It used to be on Friday nights on Channel 7. They had the top groups show up and play. I remember seeing John fogerty. Like. Addison might want to...
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,...
L.A. officials to celebrate early childhood education program
City officials will celebrate an early childhood education program, launched in 2021 under former Mayor Eric Garcetti’s administration, with a commencement ceremony Tuesday at Los Angeles Trade Technical-College.
Mid Valley Sports Area Top 12
It’s too early for a High School Football Top 10 so let’s go 12. The “Dirty Dozen” if you will. It’s challenging piecing together a Top 10 or even a Top 12 in our coverage area when you have teams that range from Division 2 all the way to Division 14. There should probably be five different lists of the top teams. But we settled on one. All of the 7 on 7 passing tournaments have been played and we’re just a few weeks away from kicking off the 2024 campaign. Here we go.
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