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Kids ages four to 15 now spend an average of 85 minutes per day watching YouTube videos. But what if those videos could be informational and educational?
Kids ages four to 15 now spend an average of 85 minutes per day watching YouTube videos. But what if those videos could be informational and educational?
Property crime on the rise at LAUSD schools following cuts to weekend, overnight school patrols, police say
The Los Angeles School Police Department and the union representing them tell FOX 11 there’s been a major uptick in property crime at LAUSD campuses since schools were closed at the beginning of the pandemic, and that it’s only gotten worse since weekend and overnight patrols were slashed as a result of LAUSD’s vote to reduce the school police budget by $25 million.
The Los Angeles School Police Department and the union representing them tell FOX 11 there’s been a major uptick in property crime at LAUSD campuses since schools were closed at the beginning of the pandemic, and that it’s only gotten worse since weekend and overnight patrols were slashed as a result of LAUSD’s vote to reduce the school police budget by $25 million.
UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Virtual lesson on first day of school interrupted by porn; parents want students back in classroom
Two virtual lessons on the first day of school for a class of Palisades Elementary School students were interrupted by porn, it was reported Wednesday.
Two virtual lessons on the first day of school for a class of Palisades Elementary School students were interrupted by porn, it was reported Wednesday.
As LAUSD students gear up to go ‘back-to-school’ at home, no two distance-learning setups are alike
It is back-to-school - at home - for hundreds of thousands of Southland kids, and families are readying their distance-learning setups.
It is back-to-school - at home - for hundreds of thousands of Southland kids, and families are readying their distance-learning setups.
LAUSD superintendent details plan for COVID-19 testing, contact tracing for students, staff, families
Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner shared more details Monday of a COVID-19 testing and contact tracing program for school district staff, students and their families, with the testing set to begin with on-campus workers.
Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner shared more details Monday of a COVID-19 testing and contact tracing program for school district staff, students and their families, with the testing set to begin with on-campus workers.
LAUSD to launch COVID-19 testing, tracking programs for students, staff, family
Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent Austin Beutner announced Sunday the launch of a program that will provide regular COVID-19 testing and contact tracing to school staff, students and their families.
Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent Austin Beutner announced Sunday the launch of a program that will provide regular COVID-19 testing and contact tracing to school staff, students and their families.
Teachers approve LAUSD's plans for fall semester
Teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District have overwhelmingly approved a labor agreement outlining distance-learning procedures for the fall semester, officials have announced.
Teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District have overwhelmingly approved a labor agreement outlining distance-learning procedures for the fall semester, officials have announced.
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.