SoCal student off to ASU as college starts in a coronavirus era
Cole Teglas will hit the road on Saturday on his way to college out of state. The 18 year old from West Hills, California is following in his father's footsteps and attending Arizona State University.
Cole Teglas will hit the road on Saturday on his way to college out of state. The 18 year old from West Hills, California is following in his father's footsteps and attending Arizona State University.
The difficulties of distance learning for families facing homelessness
Distance learning can be hard for any student, but for kids facing homelessness there are extra added challenges.
Distance learning can be hard for any student, but for kids facing homelessness there are extra added challenges.
Taking distance learning to a whole new level by teaching from a camping tent
The question, of course, is why is a Yucaipa Special Needs teacher holding her remote classes from a tiny tent outside her home?
The question, of course, is why is a Yucaipa Special Needs teacher holding her remote classes from a tiny tent outside her home?
Compton Unified School District adapts to distance learning model
UPDATE: The Compton Education Association released this statement since this story was last published: "The CEA (Compton Education Association) is trying to work with the district to allow teachers to work from home too vs. the current policy that requires teachers to teach in person everyday from the classroom."
UPDATE: The Compton Education Association released this statement since this story was last published: "The CEA (Compton Education Association) is trying to work with the district to allow teachers to work from home too vs. the current policy that requires teachers to teach in person everyday from the classroom."
Controlled chaos distance learning: How a single mom of four is making it work
Distance learning can we overwhelming for so many parents.
Distance learning can we overwhelming for so many parents.
LAUSD offering one-on-one tutoring for students most in need as district continues online learning
Free one-on-one tutoring will provided as part of Los Angeles Unified's plan this fall to bridge the gap for students who need some extra help as the district continues online learning, Superintendent Austin Beutner said Monday.
Free one-on-one tutoring will provided as part of Los Angeles Unified's plan this fall to bridge the gap for students who need some extra help as the district continues online learning, Superintendent Austin Beutner said Monday.
School district says no pajamas for online classes
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
Parents describe difficulties of teaching disabled kids during the pandemic
The idea of learning on a computer screen using an app like Zoom is an alternative to being in the classroom, but it's clearly not effective for all kids... especially those with disabilities.
The idea of learning on a computer screen using an app like Zoom is an alternative to being in the classroom, but it's clearly not effective for all kids... especially those with disabilities.
LAUSD board members praise distance-learning plans for fall
Members of the Los Angeles Unified School Board of Education Tuesday heaped praise on distance-learning plans for the fall, on a day that county public health officials confirmed they will not even consider waivers allowing some classes to be held in person.
Members of the Los Angeles Unified School Board of Education Tuesday heaped praise on distance-learning plans for the fall, on a day that county public health officials confirmed they will not even consider waivers allowing some classes to be held in person.
Businesses are turning their office space into learning pods for lease
We are just weeks away from the new remote school year starting. Parents are scrambling to find tutors or learning pods so their children can go to some form of school this semester.
We are just weeks away from the new remote school year starting. Parents are scrambling to find tutors or learning pods so their children can go to some form of school this semester.
LAUSD superintendent releases plans for 2020-2021 school year
With the upcoming school year rapidly approaching, Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner on Monday released finalized plans for what students can expect since campuses will remain closed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
With the upcoming school year rapidly approaching, Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner on Monday released finalized plans for what students can expect since campuses will remain closed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Tentative agreement reached between LAUSD, union representing district's teachers for 2020-21 school year
United Teachers Union Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement late Sunday night on what lies ahead for the 2020-21 academic year as students return to school online.
United Teachers Union Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement late Sunday night on what lies ahead for the 2020-21 academic year as students return to school online.
USC to expand virus testing after 45 students linked to Greek Row test positive for COVID-19
A coronavirus outbreak has been identified along the University of Southern California's fraternity row, as the university's Student Health announced Thursday it will expand COVID-19 testing as part of its strategy to help keep students, faculty and staff safe on its campuses.
A coronavirus outbreak has been identified along the University of Southern California's fraternity row, as the university's Student Health announced Thursday it will expand COVID-19 testing as part of its strategy to help keep students, faculty and staff safe on its campuses.
LA County secures $15M for childcare vouchers for essential workers, low-income families
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has allocated $15 million from its CARE Acts funding for childcare vouchers that will help essential workers and low-income families who are relying on daycare centers to take care of their kids while they are at work.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has allocated $15 million from its CARE Acts funding for childcare vouchers that will help essential workers and low-income families who are relying on daycare centers to take care of their kids while they are at work.
Parents and teachers turning to 'micro-school' approach to educate students safely from home
Parents and teachers across the country are turning to the "micro-school" approach to educate students from the safety of their homes, including here in Southern California.
Parents and teachers across the country are turning to the "micro-school" approach to educate students from the safety of their homes, including here in Southern California.
L.A. joins lawsuit to demand census count of undocumented people for representation
A lawsuit was filed Tuesday by the state of California, the Los Angeles Unified School District and the cities of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland to demand the federal government include undocumented immigrants in the census count to determine congressional representatives and boundaries.
A lawsuit was filed Tuesday by the state of California, the Los Angeles Unified School District and the cities of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland to demand the federal government include undocumented immigrants in the census count to determine congressional representatives and boundaries.
National teacher union supports striking if it’s unsafe to return to school
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
Educational toys to keep kids busy so you can work from home at ease
Now that we know kids will be staying home again once the school year start, keeping their minds learning and their bodies busy is important! Here are some ideas for your kids to learn while staying busy -- so you can work too!
Now that we know kids will be staying home again once the school year start, keeping their minds learning and their bodies busy is important! Here are some ideas for your kids to learn while staying busy -- so you can work too!
OC Elementary Schools apply for waiver to offer in-person instruction
The majority of California schools will offer online instruction for the fall semester, but the guidelines from Governor Newsom offer an opt out for elementary schools if they apply for a waiver.
The majority of California schools will offer online instruction for the fall semester, but the guidelines from Governor Newsom offer an opt out for elementary schools if they apply for a waiver.
SoCal parents organize protest about reopening schools safely in the fall
The majority of schools in California will begin the school fall semester online following Governor Gavin Newsom's guidelines, and some parents organized a protest saying more options are needed.
The majority of schools in California will begin the school fall semester online following Governor Gavin Newsom's guidelines, and some parents organized a protest saying more options are needed.