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Stuart Prioritizes Academic Success and Safety in BHUSD Board Campaign
When Russell Stuart drops off his daughter at Hawthorne Elementary School, there are a few thoughts that always cross his mind. “I want to feel confident that she’s 100% safe, I want to feel confident she’s getting the best education, and I want to feel confident that she’s learning to build strong relationships with others,” Stuart told the Courier.
LAUSD Superintendent touts improved test scores in optimistic Opening of Schools Address
LOS ANGELES — LAUSD’s Opening of Schools Address kicked off with all the fanfare of an Olympics Opening Ceremony. The theme of superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s speech was Beyond Limits, and while longtime teacher Tracy Sosa appreciates the sentiment, she worries about how that will translate for teachers.
Los Angeles Campus Of American Academy of Dramatic Arts School To Close; Alumni, Parents Call For Removal Of President & Board Chair
A group of former students, faculty and community members is fighting the closure of the Los Angeles campus of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, which revealed in April that it was closing its doors at the end of the 2024-25 school year. 'The Morning Show' Adds William Jackson Harper To Season 4 Leaders of the 140-year-old institution, which opened the L.A. campus in 2000 on part of the old Charlie Chaplin Studios on La Brea Avenue, blames the pandemic, a decrease in enrollment for smaller institutions and “national birthrate calculations” for the closure. Incoming students this fall will have the...
The Ultimate Back to School Guide in Torrance, CA
Get ready, families of Torrance! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones in Torrance is just around the corner. We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year. Looking for school calendars in Torrance? Fun back-to-school events in Torrance? Where to get your kid's back-to-school haircut or go back-to-school shopping in Torrance?
SMMUSD Terminates Agreement with Toxic Substance Agency, Will Remove Contaminated Soil at McKinley Elementary
On Wednesday, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) Board voted to approve changes in the construction plan for McKinley Elementary. During initial tests on the McKinley site last year, toxic chemicals were found in the soil, prompting a response from the district in concert with environmental oversight agencies. State officials said the hazardous materials likely originated from a nearby dry cleaning business.
Three candidates file for BHUSD Board
Three candidates – attorney Dela Peykar Ronen, security professional Russell Stuart and current Board President Dr. Amanda Stern – have pulled paperwork for three open seats on the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education. The deadline to file paperwork for the race is Aug. 9. If...
Pierce College campus lockdown lifted after reported threat at West Valley Occupational Center
An approximately 45-minute lockdown on the Pierce College campus was lifted on Tuesday, July 23, at 11:16 a.m. The lockdown was issued as a safety measure due to a reported threat at the nearby West Valley Occupational Center, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. This threat was later deemed not to be credible.
School Districts Place Bond Measures on the November Ballot
Last month, in a post on Instagram with the hashtag #WednesdayWisdom, the Brea Olinda Unified School District shared a picture showing the facade of Brea Junior High. The caption said the campus is more than 100 years old. “Several of our facilities were built so long ago that they don't...
Hermosa schools’ stoke attracted new superintendent
When Susan Wildes moved to Hermosa Beach with her husband Brad and young, twin daughters, Paisley and Mattie, her prospects for a teaching job weren’t good. She had nearly two decades of classroom experience in Georgia and Northern California. But California was experiencing one of its cyclical financial crises and most districts were laying off teachers.
Thrive Scholars expands Los Angeles education program
Evelin Jimenez, a high school junior from Compton, dreamed of attending University of Southern California through scholarships, but lacked access to advanced college preparation opportunities. But thanks to the new BMO Thrive Academy – Los Angeles at USC, her dream is now within reach. Thrive Scholars, a national nonprofit...
Daughter Honors Mother’s Legacy with Educational Scholarship for First-Generation College Students
Lesley Logan found inspiration in her mother, JE Anderson, a graduate of California State University, Dominguez Hills, to establish a poignant scholarship program as a tribute to her mother’s impactful teaching career. This scholarship aims to support first-generation college students pursuing special education degrees, reflecting Logan’s strong dedication to fostering learning and community enrichment.
LAUSD Reports Improved Math and English Scores
Test scores are up at the state’s largest public school district. English proficiency scores at Los Angeles Unified rose from 41% to 43% year over year. Math scores increased from over 2%, rising to to 32.8%. “This is quite stunning that every single demographic improved,” Superintendent Alberto Carvalho told...
AJU explores antisemitism on campuses
Kenneth Marcus joins American Jewish University on Tuesday, July 30, at noon to discuss how the legal system is used to fight antisemitism on campus. Marcus, founder and chairman of the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, will join a conversation with the American Jewish University president Dr. Jeffrey Herbst.
Speakers criticize protest response, inadequate raises at July UC Regents meeting
Students and employees across the UC expressed dissatisfaction with University administration during the UC Board of Regents meeting last week. Speakers during the July 17 public comment session of the regents meeting voiced concerns about what they deemed to be a misallocation of funds and employee underpayment, as well as the University’s response to the Palestine solidarity encampment at UCLA. Around 60 members of United Auto Workers Local 4811 also rallied outside the UC San Francisco campus that day to protest the unfair labor practice charges that the union filed against the UC in May.
USC appoints new HR lead after Felicia Washington’s departure
Following Felicia A. Washington’s decision to leave the university earlier this summer, USC has appointed Stacy Giwa as the interim vice president of human resources. Her term will begin on October 1. Washington is one of three senior staff members who recently resigned, along with Dornsife Dean Amber Miller...
It’s Boomtime for College Reinvention Programs
New offerings from Yale, USC and other universities focus on helping midlife and older adults figure out their next chapter and make an impact. People in their 50s and 60s looking to find meaning and purpose in their lives and make an impact can turn to a growing number of colleges and universities for assistance.
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