Los Angeles to consider savings account program for first-graders

A Los Angeles City Council committee Wednesday forwarded a proposal to create a children's savings account program that could begin in the first grade.

L.A. County education officials dedicate $2M to aid 2020 census accuracy

The Los Angeles County Office of Education announced today that it will dedicate $2 million to help historically undercounted communities conduct an accurate 2020 Census.

School Standouts: 16-year-old varsity football player credits God, faith for success on and off field
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Varsity football player Anthony W. Spearman III, 16, credits God and his faith for his success on and off the field. He is currently a varsity running back at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks and has gained a reputation for his intensity, leadership, willingness to learn and good character both on and off the field. 

School Standouts: The sound of mariachi is making its mark thanks to AUSD music director
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At the base of the Foothill Mountains, music is filling the air. The sound of mariachi is making its mark in the Azusa Unified School District and it?s all because of its talented music director, Carlos Rios.?

Dedication ceremony held for USC's  new Lovine and Young Academy
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Across from Exposition Park and the Natural History Museum is a new hall at USC where students can dream, expand and create their art for today's evolving technological world. That new facility is named after rapper-music producer Dr. Dre and his business partner.

Middle school teacher investigated for quiz question referring to Trump as ‘idiot’

A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after giving students a multiple-choice question about President Donald Trump that referred to him as an “idiot,” according to reports.

Pasadena school board votes to close three elementary schools

The Pasadena Unified school board has narrowly voted to close three elementary schools, even as the officials who worked mostclosely on the issue warned that the path chosen could result in future school closures.

School Standouts: The Ironman teacher behind the award-winning T-Tech Academy
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Move over Ironman because there?s a new Tony Stark in town! His name is Ed Hernandez and he is the genius behind the award-winning T-Tech Academy at Tustin High School. ?

Museum Day: A look at the local museums offering free admission

Saturday is the 15th annual Museum Day and several museums in the Los Angeles area will be offering free admission. 

School Standouts: David Burn is breaking barriers as first male dancer on team
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David Burn is the epitome of grace under pressure. He is the first male dancer on the Sunny Hills Dance Production Team and he couldn?t be more proud. ?

School Standouts: Robbie and Dylan Knowles
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In the South Bay, a battle is being waged against cancer one lyrical note at a time. Manhattan Beach brothers, Robbie and Dylan Knowles, are taking on cancer through music and their fight is personal.�