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Santa Ana High School Coach Arrested, Accused of Inappropriate Conduct with Former Student
A Santa Ana high school coach has been apprehended following allegations of engaging in inappropriate communications with a former student, with intentions that police describe as sexual in nature. Aaron Raya, 28, a coaching staff member at Godinez High School, was taken into custody and holds a bail set at $100,000, as detailed by FOX LA.
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...
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...
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.
UCLA Receives $25 Million 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. It is the largest single donation to the history department and to the College...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
OC boys basketball teams battle in competitive Sunny Hills summer tournament
Fountain Valley captured the championship at the Sunny Hills tournament. (Photo courtesy Sunny Hills basketball). Some talented Orange County high school boys basketball teams competed in the Summer Series Varsity Tournament at Sunny Hills High School last weekend. Fountain Valley, coached by Brendan Holmes, defeated Yorba Linda 66-62 in the...
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...
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...
Claire Cahen, Occidental College – Selling Student Futures
Claire Cahen, assistant professor of urban and environmental policy, determines it might not be spread evenly. Claire Cahen (she/ her/ hers) is an urbanist, researcher and educator living and working in Los Angeles. She researches and writes about municipal austerity and public sector union renewal—how workers are responding to decades of cuts to public services, how they are forming new labor-community alliances in the process, and the relationship between inequality and the privatization of public goods, especially public education. She holds a PhD in Environmental Psychology from The Graduate Center at the City University of New York. She is an Assistant Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy at Occidental College.
Duo lofts 5 dingers apiece to share High School HR Derby crown
ARLINGTON, Texas -- On a night full of head-turning moments, the prep stars might have had the most unique one. Jacob Parker hit a buzzer-beater to tie Josiah Hartshorn with five homers apiece in the 2024 All-Star High School Home Run Derby Final, which took place between rounds of MLB’s T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday at Globe Life Field.
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...
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