LA County releases new guidelines on reopening schools

The Los Angeles County Office of Education released new guidelines for reopening schools safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

LA County school superintendents ask Gov. Newsom for a practical reopening plan

Eleven Los Angeles County Superintendents sent a letter to the governor, LA County Public  Health Director, and LA County superintendent, asking for changes to the proposed guidelines issued for reopening schools.

Tips to help recent grads find a job as unemployment numbers continues to spike

With more than 38 million Americans filing for unemployment, how is a recent college grad supposed to find a job in their field? One word: Networking. 

Grad Standout: First-generation college student teaches girls how to code
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She?s a future USC Trojan with a heart for volunteerism and teaching girls how to code. ?FOX 11 Grad Standout Evelyn Marquez is a first-generation college student who?s extremely proud of her heritage.

Varsity Tutors hosting classes taught by celebrities

Parents are looking for ways to keep their children both engaged and learning while staying at home. What better way to do that than having their favorite celebrity tutor them?

Cal State LA students discuss the impact of missed graduation ceremonies

It was a party of one for Cal State Los Angeles grad Valerie Sanchez. On this day she should have been walking in graduation ceremonies. Due to the coronavirus pandemic commencement services for the Class of 2020 are, per the university to be scheduled "for a later time when we can gather safely."

Grad Standouts: Palmdale High School's Raymiro Gomez-Galiano
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Graduation season is upon us and GDLA is highlighting incredible seniors that aren't able to be recognized at a ceremony because of the pandemic.

USC to hike tuition 3.5% whether or not classrooms reopen

The University of Southern California will increase tuition 3.5% for the 2020-2021 academic year whether or not it holds most classes online.

LAUSD superintendent announces 2020-21 school year will begin August 18

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner confirmed the 2020-21 school year will start on August 18 in an interview on Good Day LA Monday. 

Apple set to deliver thousands of iPads to LA, New York to help with remote learning

Approximately 100,000 iPads will be delivered to the city of Los Angeles, and 350,000 to New York City to help with remote learning, Apple's CEO Tim Cook announced Thursday during the company's 2nd quarter earnings conference call.

College students frustrated over remote learning

Arturo Ceceña is a junior at California State University Northridge. When asked to comment on his virtual learning experience at the huge university he said, “I’m not one for online classes. I love to be going to class physically…. being interactive and being social with my professor and classmates. That’s the person I am.”

Governor's early school start caught top California educators by surprise

The state also doesn’t have the power to order districts to reopen; changes will need to be worked out between local districts and teachers unions.

Chuck Lorre Family Foundation donates $250,000 to LAUSD meal program

The Los Angeles Unified School District received a $250,000 grant from television writer/producer Chuck Lorre to support its Grab & Go food centers that are providing meals to families during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was announced Monday.

LAUSD Grab & Go Centers to hand out play gear for students to encourage healthy activities

Play equipment will begin being distributed Monday at Los Angeles Unified School District Grab & Go Food Centers as part of a program to encourage healthy activities for children confined to their homes due to restrictions prompted by the coronavirus outbreak.

California schools will look very different when they reopen

Newsom said Tuesday that when the state’s 6 million students do return, things will look dramatically different.