LAUSD targets April 12 reopening date, will offer vaccines to families

Los Angeles Unified campuses are expected to begin reopening April 12, Superintendent Austin Beutner announced Monday, and the district soon will provide free COVID-19 vaccinations to family members who remain hesitant to return their kids to the classroom.

UTLA votes overwhelmingly to safely return to the classroom
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United Teachers Los Angeles members overwhelmingly approved an agreement on safe return and hybrid instruction, it was reported Sunday.

UTLA votes overwhelmingly to safely return to classroom, hybrid instruction

United Teachers Los Angeles members overwhelmingly approved an agreement on safe return and hybrid instruction, it was reported Sunday.  

USC to hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May

USC announced that in person-commencement ceremonies will be held for the classes of 2020 and 2021 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum over a nearly two-week span in May.

LAUSD teachers circulating petition to work from home

Just days after LAUSD and UTLA reached an agreement on when to return to the classroom, some teachers with young children are now facing a new problem... go back to school to teach or take care of their kids at home.

Education Dept. holding summit next week to help schools reopen safely amid COVID-19

The Biden administration is holding a summit next week to help schools reopen safely in the middle of the pandemic, with plans to hear from education leaders, teachers and students.

6 feet or 3 feet? Schools, CDC considering guidance on seating students closer together

U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.

LAUSD board OKs agreement with teachers union for campus return

A tentative deal with the teachers union that would restart in-person instruction for Los Angeles Unified District pre-school and elementary students by mid-April was approved Thursday by the district's Board of Education.

Local program helps children with autism, developmental disabilities

There is help for families and children with autism or other developmental disabilities. Local resources are available and services are free at ERA Behavioral Solutions.

California university paying students $75 to avoid travel during spring break

The University of California, Davis is offering students $75 to be used for “staycations” to encourage them to avoid nonessential travel during spring break.

Glendale grade schools to resume in-person classes starting March 29

Public elementary schools in Glendale will begin a phased return to in-person instruction on March 29, as coronavirus rates across the Southland continue to drop.

LAUSD, UTLA reach agreement to return to in-person learning

After weeks of negotiations, the Los Angeles Unified School District and UTLA have finally reached a tentative agreement on returning to in-person learning.

Educating the public about COVID-19 vaccine
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UCLA is leading a state-wide coalition aiming to address COVID-19's impact on at-risk communities.