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Former LAUSD employee alleges she was fired while on medical leave
A former Los Angeles Unified employee who says she was tackled and injured by one of two students involved in a shouting match is suing her former employer, alleging she was unjustifiably fired in 2023 while still on medical leave.
UCLA strike: Academic workers join unionized walkout over protest crackdown
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A rolling strike by unionized academic workers upset about the University of California's response to pro-Palestinian protests at various campuses began at UCLA Tuesday as part of the second wave of union walkouts. Workers represented by United Auto Workers Local 4811 have already been striking at...
LA County teen who cares for ailing mother graduates high school
A Whittier teenager who balanced his schoolwork along with being a caretaker for his ailing mother graduated from high school this weekend. He is now looking forward to pursuing a degree that will help people who are affected by the same illness as his mom. Preston Guinto graduated magna cum...
Fired teacher tentatively settles suit over LAUSD vaccine mandate
A longtime Los Angeles Unified teacher who alleged she was fired in 2022 for refusing to abide by the district’s coronavirus vaccination mandate has reached a tentative settlement with her former employer.
2024 Alumni Awards Ceremony honors alumni contributions, services
This post was updated May 27 at 9:24 p.m. The UCLA Alumni Association honored seven alumni and one network for their contributions to the university and the greater community at its 2024 ceremony May 18. The award ceremony, which UCLA has hosted since 1946, was held at the UCLA Meyer...
Graduates are success stories for local group’s foster-focused mission
More than 70 college graduates reflected on the challenges of their situation as former foster youth and first-generation students this month, while also celebrating their ultimate success of achieving a diploma with help from a local group. On May 16, the fourth annual Ready to Succeed (RTS) Graduation Celebration took...
New Role: UCLA alumnus elected vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion
The Stonewall Democratic Club has announced its new vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion. Bobby Rimas was elected to the role during the group’s monthly membership meeting on May 20. Rimas will be responsible for centering the club in all its activities and functions on diversity, equity and inclusion in the membership, leadership and through advocacy. Stonewall is considered one of the largest Democratic Clubs in California.
Numerade co-founder explains how AI tutoring is helping students
LOS ANGELES - Tutoring by using artificial intelligence is helping students get the extra help they need with finals, SAT prep, and daily homework. The co-founder and CEO of Numerade says technology is revolutionizing the online learning space. Students benefit by receiving real-time feedback and personalized content, it’s cheaper and...
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