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UCLA ordered by judge to craft plan in support of Jewish students
A federal judge ordered Monday that UCLA craft a plan to protect Jewish students, months after pro-Palestinian protests broke out on campus.Three Jewish students sued the university in June, alleging that they experienced discrimination on campus amid demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war. Yitzchok Frankel, a UCLA law student who is Jewish, said in the lawsuit that he declined an invitation from the director of student life to help host a lunch gathering because he did not feel safe participating."Under ordinary circumstances, I would have leapt at the chance to participate in this event," Frankel said. "My Jewish identity and religion...
Summer School: UCLA
Summer School rolls on with a closer look at the UCLA Bruins. How are fans (and reporters) adjusting to the new conference? How brutal is the Bruins schedule to start the year? What happened with Deshaun Foster at Big Ten Media Days? And more!
LA Unified Faces Criticism After Collapse of Splashy AI tool “Ed”
Parents, educators, and advocates criticized Los Angeles Unified’s bumpy rollout and collapse of its splashy artificial intelligence chatbot “Ed” – even as the district moved ahead with more projects powered by the cutting-edge technology, LAUSD last month shut down the chatbot after the firm hired to build it lost its CEO and furloughed workers. District officials […]
Bethany Christian School’s Summer Enrichment: Students Dive into Board Games
Bethany Christian School has been having an exciting and enriching summer at their Summer Enrichment program! As we wrap up Week 6, the students have been deeply engaged in exploring the world of board games. They have not only learned various strategies for popular games but also put their creativity to the test by inventing their own unique games. This hands-on experience has been a fantastic way for students to develop problem-solving skills, teamwork, and strategic thinking, all while having a lot of fun. The program has fostered an environment where learning and creativity go hand in hand, making this summer one to remember for all involved!
State Would Augment School Repair Funding Raised by District
The state could fund millions of dollars’ worth of needed repairs at Burbank’s aging public schools, but exactly how much the Burbank Unified School District receives hinges on the city’s voters. About three-fourths of district-owned buildings are more than 60 years old, and it will cost $1.13...
Championing Environmental Change: California Safe Schools Fosters Collaboration and Innovation
CSS continues to be a leader for children's environmental health through numerous projects at both the grassroots and policy level. LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — California Safe Schools (CSS) celebrates their 26th annual pioneering “Your Life Is Now” Forum which brings together students, members of the public, local, state and federal government.
Pasadena School Board Meeting Will Zero in on Issues Ahead of School Year Year Opening August 19
As the 2024-2025 school year opening approaches on Aug. 19, the PUSD School Board is set to convene on Thursday to address several critical issues impacting students, parents, and staff. The meeting will take place at the Elbie J. Hickambottom Board Room, 351 S. Hudson St. Pasadena. Among the top...
Alumni and seniors navigate new campus reality as anti-Israel protests explode at universities
After Oct. 7, the number of Shalhevet students asking whether they should remove parts of their college applications that disclosed their Jewish identity or Israel connections drastically increased, said Mr. Jordan Moss, Director of College Counseling, in an interview with the Boiling Point. But seven months later, with anti-Israel encampments...
Marshall Welcomes New Assistant Principal, Dr. Marcela Valadez
The Marshall community is excited to welcome several new members to the Eagle Family this year, starting with its new Assistant Principal, Dr. Marcela Valadez. Dr. Valadez joins Marshall from Nogales High School in the Rowland Unified School District, where she has served as an assistant principal since 2022. Bilingual...
PUSD Names Dr. Ella Farinas New Assistant Principal at Octavia E. Butler Magnet for 2024-25
Shannon Malone, Ed.D., recently announced the appointment of Ella Farinas, Ed.D., as the new Assistant Principal for Octavia E. Butler Magnet for the 2024-25 school year. Dr. Farinas, who currently serves as PUSD’s TK-12 STEM Equity and Integration Specialist, returns to OEB with extensive experience in instructional leadership. Her previous roles at OEB included serving as an instructional coach, AVID and GATE coordinator, and language development resource teacher. With a National Certificate for STEM Teaching and a doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice from Loyola Marymount University, Dr. Farinas is dedicated to educational excellence and equity.
Smart Moves for Driving Back to School
With the school year quickly approaching in Paramount, it is time to gear up for a safe and smooth transition back to the classroom. According to the American Automobile Association, traffic accidents involving school-age children increase by up to 30% during the back-to-school season. The Public Safety team is ready to help protect Paramount by enforcing back-to-school traffic safety measures and working with the Paramount Unified School District to implement prevention plans that promote smart moves for a safe school year.
Pasadena City College opens housing for transitional-age foster youth
Pasadena City College will provide students who are transitioning out of foster care with studio housing units, LAist reported. First Place for Youth CEO Thomas Lee told LAist that it can be difficult for foster youth to graduate due to insufficient housing, transportation and economic resources. Among transitional youth, less...
Get Ready for the Season: Join the St. Francis High Community for Knight Day on August 17!
Join the St. Francis High School Booster Club for Knight Day on Saturday, August 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Friedman Field. This annual event is dedicated to preparing the field for the upcoming athletic season and is a wonderful way to support our student-athletes while giving back to the community.
GUSD Preschool Debuts Armenian Language Program
The Glendale Unified School District is all set to open its first Armenian dual language immersion preschool, open to 3- and 4-year-olds. The program, which will begin for the 2024-25 school year, will be featured at Thomas Jefferson Elementary. Deidre Corwin, GUSD’s director of child development and child care, said...
Southwestern Academy Introduces Comprehensive ‘Law & Order’ Course for Aspiring Students
Attorney at Law Morris Bird, shown here teaching a history class, will teach Southwestern Academy’s new “Law & Order” course. [Courtesy photo]. College Preparatory Southwestern Academy has unveiled a new “Law & Order” course designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the American legal system. The program, announced by the academy’s admissions department, seeks to offer a deep dive into legal studies for aspiring scholars.
Students Discuss Topical News Events On KFI Los Angeles’ ‘Studio 640.’
Students studying media are taking the mic at iHeartMedia talk powerhouse KFI Los Angeles (640). The new weekend program “Studio 640,” is a roundtable-type discussion show, modeled in a similar format as NBC TV’s “Meet The Press.” The two-hour Sunday program (2-4pm) is hosted and moderated by investigative journalist Steve Gregory, who hosts KFI’s “Unsolved” (Saturdays, 7-9pm).
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