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.
California State University trustees approve mandate for ethics studies graduation requirement
The California State University Board of Trustees Wednesday approved the creation of an ethnic studies/social justice course requirement, despite objections that including "social justice" classes waters down the intent of the proposal.
The California State University Board of Trustees Wednesday approved the creation of an ethnic studies/social justice course requirement, despite objections that including "social justice" classes waters down the intent of the proposal.
Poll: Very few Americans back full school reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
California State University trustees to vote on ethnic studies graduation requirement
Trustees of California State University, the nation’s largest four-year public university system, are expected to vote Wednesday on making ethnic studies a graduation requirement.
Trustees of California State University, the nation’s largest four-year public university system, are expected to vote Wednesday on making ethnic studies a graduation requirement.
Former South Los Angeles charter school director charged with embezzling $3.2M
The former executive director of a Southern California charter school organization agreed Friday to plead guilty to embezzling more than $3 million and using it for personal expenses, including private school tuition for her children and nearly $221,000 for Disney cruises and theme park admissions.
The former executive director of a Southern California charter school organization agreed Friday to plead guilty to embezzling more than $3 million and using it for personal expenses, including private school tuition for her children and nearly $221,000 for Disney cruises and theme park admissions.
GOP lawyer planning to sue Gov. Newsom over Calif. school closures
Friday, as the debate rages over reopening California’s schools, Governor Gavin Newsom announced new guidelines that would require some three-quarters of the state’s students to continue online-only learning in the fall.
Friday, as the debate rages over reopening California’s schools, Governor Gavin Newsom announced new guidelines that would require some three-quarters of the state’s students to continue online-only learning in the fall.
Parents uncertain about upcoming school year; express their thoughts in FOX 11 roundtable discussion
More than two dozen parents from across Southern California and beyond participated in a special FOX 11 Zoom Roundtable Discussion moderated by FOX 11’s Stephanie Stanton.
More than two dozen parents from across Southern California and beyond participated in a special FOX 11 Zoom Roundtable Discussion moderated by FOX 11’s Stephanie Stanton.
Latinos now make up the largest group of UC freshmen
In a historic shift, Latinos are the leading group of prospective freshmen accepted into the University of California for fall 2020, part of the system's largest and most diverse first-year class ever admitted, the university system said.
In a historic shift, Latinos are the leading group of prospective freshmen accepted into the University of California for fall 2020, part of the system's largest and most diverse first-year class ever admitted, the university system said.
Marymount California University to welcome students back in-person this fall
It’s a small but mighty university in Palos Verdes. Mighty in the way they’re approaching students and teachers coming back to school this fall.
It’s a small but mighty university in Palos Verdes. Mighty in the way they’re approaching students and teachers coming back to school this fall.
Back to School Report: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District provides options for fall semester
FOX 11 is beginning a new series called "Back to School Report" in hopes of helping parents and students get ready for the 2020-21 school year.
FOX 11 is beginning a new series called "Back to School Report" in hopes of helping parents and students get ready for the 2020-21 school year.
More SoCal school districts opt to start 2020-21 school year online
More Southland school districts announced they will begin the upcoming school year with online-only classes due to the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
More Southland school districts announced they will begin the upcoming school year with online-only classes due to the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
More school districts announce plans to stick with online classes in fall
More Southland school districts announced Tuesday they will begin the upcoming school year with online classes due to the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
More Southland school districts announced Tuesday they will begin the upcoming school year with online classes due to the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
Trump administration rescinds rule barring foreign students from online-only classes
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.