LA City Councilman to introduce motion to consider legal options to reopen schools
Councilman Joe Buscaino looks to ask the city attorney to explore legal options for forcing LAUSD to reopen its campuses for in-person learning.
Councilman Joe Buscaino looks to ask the city attorney to explore legal options for forcing LAUSD to reopen its campuses for in-person learning.
Democrats urge Biden to cancel up to $50k in student loan debt by executive action
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Mayor Garcetti discusses distance learning impact on students and desire to reopen schools
During a press briefing Wednesday, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti touched on the challenges surrounding distance learning and the need to reopen schools for students.
During a press briefing Wednesday, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti touched on the challenges surrounding distance learning and the need to reopen schools for students.
Local school districts react to CDC's announcement of reopening schools
The director of the CDC announced Wednesday that schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
The director of the CDC announced Wednesday that schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Orange County students plan to strike in support of teachers
A group of high school students from the Huntington Beach Union High School District has organized a strike after they say teachers aren’t being given the option to continue the second semester with distanced learning.
A group of high school students from the Huntington Beach Union High School District has organized a strike after they say teachers aren’t being given the option to continue the second semester with distanced learning.
Students in South Bay school districts heading back to class
Students in the South Bay school districts are heading back to class as districts in the Southland struggle to put together reopening plans.
Students in the South Bay school districts are heading back to class as districts in the Southland struggle to put together reopening plans.
Battle to get kids back into LA schools
Some parents have had enough and are calling for LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner to step down.
Some parents have had enough and are calling for LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner to step down.
LAUSD marks over 100 million grab-n-go meals served to students in need during pandemic
The Los Angeles Unified School District announced that as of Monday, it has provided 100 million meals to students and community members in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Los Angeles Unified School District announced that as of Monday, it has provided 100 million meals to students and community members in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Los Angeles County elementary schools could reopen within weeks, Ferrer says
Los Angeles Elementary schools could be ready to re-open in just two to three weeks, according to Los Angeles Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer.
Los Angeles Elementary schools could be ready to re-open in just two to three weeks, according to Los Angeles Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer.
Online instruction to continue at USC until further notice
Course instruction at USC will continue online until further notice due to elevated COVID-19 infections in Los Angeles County, according to USC Provost Charles F. Zukoski.
Course instruction at USC will continue online until further notice due to elevated COVID-19 infections in Los Angeles County, according to USC Provost Charles F. Zukoski.
Cal State won’t hike tuition amid pandemic hardships
The California State University says it won’t increase tuition this year amid pandemic-related hardships and adequate funding from the state, according to a newspaper report Tuesday.
The California State University says it won’t increase tuition this year amid pandemic-related hardships and adequate funding from the state, according to a newspaper report Tuesday.
Student loan payment pause extended through Sept. 30 by Biden executive orders
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
Biden revokes Trump report promoting 'patriotic education', disbands 1776 Commission
President Joe Biden revoked a recent Trump administration report that aimed to promote “patriotic education” in schools but that historians mocked and rejected as political propaganda.
President Joe Biden revoked a recent Trump administration report that aimed to promote “patriotic education” in schools but that historians mocked and rejected as political propaganda.
COVID-19 pandemic prompts SAT to remove optional essay, subject tests
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
LAUSD superintendent asks for permission to administer COVID-19 vaccine at schools
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner said Monday he has asked state and county health officials to allow the district to provide COVID-19 vaccinations at schools to expedite administration of the shots and speed a return to in-person classes.
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner said Monday he has asked state and county health officials to allow the district to provide COVID-19 vaccinations at schools to expedite administration of the shots and speed a return to in-person classes.
Historian warns current events, like DC riot, mirror times of war
FOX 11's Gina Silva spoke with a historian, who raised a red flag on what he saw in last week's deadly U.S. Capitol raid.
FOX 11's Gina Silva spoke with a historian, who raised a red flag on what he saw in last week's deadly U.S. Capitol raid.
University of California plans to reopen for in-person classes fall 2021 across its 10 campuses
The University of California announced Monday that it is planning for a return to primarily in-person instruction systemwide starting fall 2021.
The University of California announced Monday that it is planning for a return to primarily in-person instruction systemwide starting fall 2021.
LAUSD suggests enhancements to Gov. Newsom's school reopening plan
Los Angeles Unified School District officials and labor leaders are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to beef up his proposed "Safe Schools for All" reopening plan to reflect the disproportionate impact months of COVID-19-related distance learning has had on students in low-income communities.
Los Angeles Unified School District officials and labor leaders are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to beef up his proposed "Safe Schools for All" reopening plan to reflect the disproportionate impact months of COVID-19-related distance learning has had on students in low-income communities.
Fourth-grade LAUSD teacher, 53, dies of COVID-19
Fourth graders in Studio City will have to return to virtual class Tuesday without their beloved teacher. Nicholas Glover, 53, died from complications of COVID-19, officials said.
Fourth graders in Studio City will have to return to virtual class Tuesday without their beloved teacher. Nicholas Glover, 53, died from complications of COVID-19, officials said.
Freshman and sophomores can't return to Stanford for winter quarter
Less than 48 hours before winter quarter begins, students received an email from the university president that freshmen and sophomores will not be able to return to campus. The email cited the continuing surge in COVID-19 cases, lengthening public health restrictions and how those restrictions likely will affect the on-campus undergrad experience.
Less than 48 hours before winter quarter begins, students received an email from the university president that freshmen and sophomores will not be able to return to campus. The email cited the continuing surge in COVID-19 cases, lengthening public health restrictions and how those restrictions likely will affect the on-campus undergrad experience.