Irvine International Academy launches augmented reality tech lab to further STEAM education
Irvine International Academy announced the implementation of an augmented reality technology lab and curriculum that will be utilized by all students in the K-6 Mandarin Immersion and STEAM charter school. IIA is one of the only schools in the region utilizing this technology to help educate K-6 students. For more information on the Irvine International Academy, visit: https://irvineia.org/.
West Virginia advances mandate to display ‘In God We Trust’ in schools
Republican Sen. Mike Azinger, who introduced the bill, says he wants to give students something to look up to and to tell them it's okay to “say God” in school. The bill requires that the phrase appears in an area in each school building.
Explosion at USC science building prompts evacuation
Crews evacuated the building as a hazardous materials team was called to investigate the cause of the blast.
iUrban Teen: STEM workshop to be held at CSU Dominguez Hills
IUrban Teen's STEM Summit will be held Jan. 21 at CSU Dominguez Hills.
California bill calls for revenue sharing in college sports
A California lawmaker introduced a bill that would require schools that play major college sports to pay some athletes as much as $25,000 annually.
USC naming track and field facility after Allyson Felix
Felix is the most decorated track athlete in U.S. Olympic history with 11 medals.
Improving math skills among US kids could start as early as block play
Many of the problems students face in high school math find their roots in early education, according to researchers.
As Mega Millions jackpot grows, over $96 million has gone to CA public schools
While your odds of winning the jackpot are slim, there is still a clear winner from the game… the public education system.
These Southern California elementary schools rank among state's most distinguished in 2023
Several schools across Southern California ranked among the state's most distinguished elementary schools in 2023, according to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond
California university office will no longer use the word 'field' over racist 'connotations'
USC's School of Social Work said it will no longer use the word 'field' due to potential racist connotations.
Watch: 100-year-old woman graduates high school in 'most memorable' ceremony
Pearl Neumann received her high school diploma in December 2022 after leaving school to work on her family’s farm.
How an injury from a manicure triggered this woman's skin cancer
It was Thanksgiving 2021 and mother of three, Grace Garcia, had no idea a last-minute manicure was about to change her life.
US proposes changes that would cut payments for many student loan borrowers — here's who would benefit
The proposed changes would create "the most affordable income-driven repayment plan that has ever been made available," the U.S. Dept. of Education said.
No. 10 UCLA hangs on to beat crosstown rival USC
Despite blowing an 18-point lead, UCLA somehow hung on to beat crosstown rival USC at home.
Rick Singer, college admissions scandal mastermind, sentenced to 3.5 years
Rick Singer, the mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scandal, was sentenced Wednesday after helping authorities secure the convictions of a slew of wealthy parents involved in his scheme to rig the selection process at top-tier schools.
Local doctor on Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin's on-field collapse
The collapse of Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin during Monday night's NFL game between the Bills and Cincinnati Bengals with millions watching at home is bringing cardiac arrest, even among young pro athletes, into the spotlight. Dr. Mark Morocco with UCLA Health shares his insight.
USC collapses against Tulane, losing Cotton Bowl 46-45
Despite a record five touchdown passes from Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams, USC fell to Tulane in this year's Cotton Bowl, losing the lead with just nine seconds left.
Felon charged with murder in shooting death of USC security guard
A 31-year-old felon was charged Friday with murder in the shooting death of a USC security guard earlier this week at an off-campus student housing complex.
Heisman winner Caleb Williams ready to play for USC in Cotton Bowl despite Dec. 2 injury
Despite suffering a significant hamstring injury in the Pac-12 title game, Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams says he is ready to play in Monday's Cotton Bowl.
UCLA falls to Pitt in heartbreak finish in Sun Bowl
UCLA couldn't hold off a late Pitt rally in the 37-35 loss in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl.