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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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
BUSD Meeting: Recent Gathering Was Brief, Helpful
It was a rather brief two-hour open meeting of the Burbank Unified School District on Thursday night at the district office board room as four members were in attendance and included Dr. Emily Weisberg, the president, Dr. Armond Aghakhahian, the vice president, Charlene Tabet, a member, and Steve Ferguson, also a member.
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...
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...
The Bruin Gastronomer: Despite challenges of avoiding gluten, campus resources can keep students healthy
As the school ranked No. 1 for its dining halls by Niche for five consecutive years, UCLA students have a wide variety of inviting meal options to choose from. For Bruins with dietary restrictions such as eating gluten-free, the nationally recognized dining halls offer both benefits and challenges. While some...
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.
Live Nation, Music Forward Foundation Announce 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Live Nation, in partnership with the national nonprofit Music Forward Foundation, announced the recipients of its 2024 scholarship awards this week, awarding five college students pursing live entertainment and music industry careers a total of $50,000. Recipients of this year’s awards include Adina Aaron, Cristian Meza, Jasmine Gordon, Michael Brown,...
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.
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.
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