Amid pandemic, just 25% of students took statewide tests

California’s Department of Education said Friday that only 25% of students took statewide assessment tests in 2020-21 as schools scrambled to administer the exams in the midst of the pandemic.

LAUSD distributing free at-home rapid COVID-19 self-tests
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The district?s schools are set to resume for those who participate in in-person learning for the spring semester Jan 11.

USC to require N95 masks on campus for spring semester

The University of Southern California will require that all students, faculty and staff wear N95 or surgical masks on campus for the spring semester.

Rush for COVID-19 tests ahead of LAUSD spring classes
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Families are making a mad dash to get their COVID tests following LAUSD's testing mandate for all teachers and students.

COVID and sports: UCLA postpones game over Arizona State

UCLA's men's basketball game against Arizona State has been postponed due to COVID-19. A reschedule date for the game has not yet been announced.

LAUSD orders mandatory COVID-19 testing for students, teachers
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LAUSD says all students and staff ? regardless of their vaccination status ? must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before returning to campus.

Schools returning to class amid debate and COVID spike

Burbank schools return to the classroom Monday after the Board of Education decided not to delay reopening. Many are concerned about classroom safety given the recent spike in COVID cases.

Schools adapt for return from break as COVID-19 cases surge

Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.

Mater Dei High School president leaving in wake of alleged hazing probe

His resignation comes just as attorneys for a Sacramento law firm prepare to begin interviewing students and staff for an investigation into alleged hazing by players on the school's football team.

US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge

Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.

Holiday Bowl officially canceled after organizers fail to find replacement for UCLA

Holiday Bowl organizers officially canceled the game Wednesday after they couldn't find a replacement for UCLA. UCLA pulled out Tuesday, hours before the game due to COVID protocols.

Holiday Bowl canceled, UCLA pulls out due to COVID-19

UCLA was scheduled to face North Carolina State in Tuesday's 43rd annual Holiday Bowl. Tuesday afternoon the university announced it would be unable to participate.

15-year-old from Orange County graduates from UNLV
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Way to go, Jack! While many teenagers are working to get their high school diplomas, the Orange County native has already earned his college degree.