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10 Best Private Elementary Schools in Los Angeles
Accelerate learning in your child’s early formative years by enrolling in one of the best private elementary schools in Los Angeles!. Primary education is critical to children’s performance in high school and beyond. Private elementary school’s vigorous learning experiences and challenges create an excellent educational foundation where your child can thrive and develop skills and confidence. In Los Angeles, private elementary schools are the best choice for your child’s education!
Ex-school official sentenced to 70 months in federal prison
A federal prison sentence of nearly six years was handed down to the former top financial officer of the Magnolia School District on Thursday in Santa Ana. U.S. District Judge Fred A. Slaughter sentenced Jorge Armando Contreras, 53, of Yorba Linda to 70 months and to pay $16,694,842 in restitution to the MSD, a K-6 school system that serves West Anaheim and parts of Stanton.
LA campus of American Academy of Dramatic Arts to close next year
The Los Angeles campus of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts is set to close at the end of the next school year, but some people aren't letting it happen without a fight.The announcement was made in April via email, with the official notice noting that "enrollments are down across the country and national birthrate calculations and other key data show that colleges, especially smaller institutions, must adapt to changing conditions.""It was heartbreaking to watch mostly the students absorb this news," said adjunct faculty member Erin Coleman. "There were a lot of tears."A group of faculty members, students and alumni...
Updated time for hearing: Jewish students head to court to stop UCLA’s antisemitic encampments
Three Jewish students will be in federal court next week to stop the University of California, Los Angeles, from allowing and assisting antisemitic encampments that bar Jewish students from accessing the heart of campus. In Frankel v. Regents of the University of California, Becket and co-counsel Clement & Murphy PLLC...
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...
Polytechnic School’s Visionary PolyFields Project: Enhancing Education and Preserving Nature
View of the Altadena Crest Trail in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles County, California. [Click on image to enlarge]. Polytechnic School has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to significantly enhance the Poly student experience and create a true community asset for Altadena. In October 2022, they announced their plan to acquire Nuccio’s Nurseries, located approximately six miles from Poly’s Pasadena campus. Through a multi-year, extensive, and thoughtful planning process, PolyFields aims to enable Polytechnic School to advance its mission by expanding educational and athletic programming, further distinguishing a Poly education.
Capt. Charles Wallis: 'Education 'has to be transformational'
Becoming a classroom teacher was not in his plans. But after serving six years in the U.S. Army and later working with incarcerated youth in Los Angeles County, Capt. Charles Wallis found his calling at Rosamond High School. In 2019, he was instrumental in starting the school’s California Cadet Corps program.
Guest Opinion | Responding to Mr. Gardner’s Claims
The president of Pasadena’s teachers union, Jonathan Gardner, recently penned an opinion piece in response to my article about recent PUSD raises. Mr. Gardner’s piece claimed some different data than mine. I would like to investigate his claims, but his comparison of pay between PUSD and “Los Angeles Area Workers with Bachelor’s degrees” doesn’t include links to the source data for either so we have been unable to validate the data.
Whittier College's Institute of Baseball Studies provides ethnic studies course on baseball culture
California High Schools and all 23 of the Cal State Universities require ethnic studies courses to graduate. There are many options to satisfy that requirement, but a resource available at Whittier College brings a course to life: The Institute for Baseball Studies.Tucked away on the third floor of the Medenhall Building, the volunteer-run library operates with an important mission."We came up with the idea of being able to support the study of American Culture through the lens of baseball," explains the Joe Price, the institute's director.The Institute for Baseball Studies, which was founded in 2015, began as a partnership with...
LAUSD Student Data Breach: Lots of Hype, Little Oversight
These days government agencies are trying hard to modernize the way they operate by revamping their data management systems. This is understandable. Entities that interact with thousands or millions of citizens are trying to offer 21st century efficiency to the people they serve. The problem is, very few government agencies...
Frostig Alumni Reconnect: A Fun-Filled Movie Night and Arcade Adventure
Frostig School’s annual summer alumni event was truly a fantastic experience! Over 20 alumni came together with the school’s transition team at AMC for a delightful movie outing. It was heartwarming to see old friends reconnect and share their memories. Following the film, the group enjoyed a meal together and had a blast playing arcade games. It’s always a special occasion to reunite with Frostig alumni and celebrate the bonds that have lasted through the years!
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...
Janet Benton elected chair of Pomona College Board
Janet Inskeep Benton began her three-year term as the new chair of Pomona College’s Board of Trustees on July 1, succeeding outgoing chair Sam Glick who had led the board since 2015. Benton, a 1979 Pomona College alumna, has been a member of the board of trustees since 2013...
High schooler taking orders for tasty fundraiser
Maddie Chang, a rising high school senior and amateur baker, is taking community orders of macarons, mini cheesecakes, and brownies for a fundraiser to benefit the Newcomers Access Center through Wednesday, July 31. Orders, $3 each, can be placed at maddies-sweettreats.com, enter “bake4hope” to enter the website. Maddie’s...
Number of Korean-American education administrator in SoCal reaches milestone of 100
- Advertisement - Southern California’s education sector has reached a milestone, marking the beginning of the second generation of Korean-American educators, with many following in the footsteps of their parents. The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) announced the appointment of two Korean American principals ahead of the new...
Brianna and Fabian Avila Shine as James Madison’s Second Mathematics Superstars
James Madison Elementary School is thrilled to extend heartfelt congratulations to Brianna and Fabian Avila! Their exceptional dedication and hard work have earned them the prestigious title of Mathematics Superstar, making them the SECOND eagles to achieve this honor. Ryan Lopez Ruiz is the FIRST eagle to earn the title...
Campbell Scholars Program Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering Future Leaders
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 26, 2024 / The Campbell Scholars Program (CSP), a college access and success program designed to support low-income, high-achieving first-generation students from Title I schools along the college and career pathway, is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The program extends the core resources, learning philosophy, and opportunities of the Campbell Hall independent school experience to participants from 6th grade through college graduation.
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