LAUSD students won't be returning for in-person classes this fall
The Los Angeles Unified School District announced Monday that students would not be returning for in-person classes this fall, after teachers urged the district to keep stay-at-home orders in place and put an increased focus on improving online learning.
The Los Angeles Unified School District announced Monday that students would not be returning for in-person classes this fall, after teachers urged the district to keep stay-at-home orders in place and put an increased focus on improving online learning.
LAUSD Superintendent speaks after announcing students will not return to classrooms this fall
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner said the safety of students drove his decision to continue remote learning in the fall during his appearance on Good Day LA.
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner said the safety of students drove his decision to continue remote learning in the fall during his appearance on Good Day LA.
2020-21 LAUSD school year will start online
The Los Angeles Unified School District announced Monday that students would not be returning for in-person classes this fall and that remote learning will continue.
The Los Angeles Unified School District announced Monday that students would not be returning for in-person classes this fall and that remote learning will continue.
Masks for kids? Schools confront the politics of reopening
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Teacher's union calls on LAUSD to keep students learning at home this fall
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) hasn't announced how or if schools will reopen in August. But on Friday, the teachers' union, UTLA, called on the district to keep students learning at home. Members are not convinced that the district could do all that is needed to keep students and faculty safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) hasn't announced how or if schools will reopen in August. But on Friday, the teachers' union, UTLA, called on the district to keep students learning at home. Members are not convinced that the district could do all that is needed to keep students and faculty safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
International students at Southern California universities sue over new visa rules
Attorneys for seven international university students studying in Orange and Los Angeles counties sued the Trump administration Friday, alleging that new rules on foreign student visas makes them "pawns in a political drama."
Attorneys for seven international university students studying in Orange and Los Angeles counties sued the Trump administration Friday, alleging that new rules on foreign student visas makes them "pawns in a political drama."
Trump asks Treasury to review colleges' tax-exempt statuses, threatens to revoke funding
Most universities and colleges in the U.S. are not required to pay federal corporate income tax.
Most universities and colleges in the U.S. are not required to pay federal corporate income tax.
Union for LAUSD teachers urges keeping school campuses closed for 2020 fall semester
The union representing teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District is urging schools to keep campuses closed. The 2020-21 school year is set to begin next month.
The union representing teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District is urging schools to keep campuses closed. The 2020-21 school year is set to begin next month.
UTLA leadership urges keeping school campuses closed
The Los Angeles Unified Teachers Union is pushing back on the district's plan to reopen schools next month.
The Los Angeles Unified Teachers Union is pushing back on the district's plan to reopen schools next month.
California sues Trump Admin. over policy that would deprive some foreign exchange students of US visas
California sued the Trump administration Thursday to challenge a new policy that would deprive foreign students of their U.S. visas if their fall classes are held solely online, while USC offered free in-person classes to help international students avoid being forced out of the country.
California sued the Trump administration Thursday to challenge a new policy that would deprive foreign students of their U.S. visas if their fall classes are held solely online, while USC offered free in-person classes to help international students avoid being forced out of the country.
Health Director: Protocols for school reopenings in LA County expected soon
Health protocols for the possible reopening of schools in Los Angeles County could be released by week's end, the county public health director said on Wednesday, insisting she will not get mired in the mounting political debate of whether campuses should be required to open this fall.
Health protocols for the possible reopening of schools in Los Angeles County could be released by week's end, the county public health director said on Wednesday, insisting she will not get mired in the mounting political debate of whether campuses should be required to open this fall.
Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
University of California system names first Black president
Dr. Michael Drake was chosen Tuesday to be president of the University of California, the first Black leader in the system?s 150-year history.
Dr. Michael Drake was chosen Tuesday to be president of the University of California, the first Black leader in the system?s 150-year history.
Parents’ anxiety: What will school be like in the fall?
The start of school is just six weeks away for many students in Southern California, but despite the looming start date, many districts are still unsure about their own reopening plans.
The start of school is just six weeks away for many students in Southern California, but despite the looming start date, many districts are still unsure about their own reopening plans.
Trump says he will pressure states to reopen schools in fall
President Donald Trump says he will pressure governors to reopen schools and colleges this fall, arguing that some want to keep schools closed for political reasons against the will of families.
President Donald Trump says he will pressure governors to reopen schools and colleges this fall, arguing that some want to keep schools closed for political reasons against the will of families.
LAUSD parents concerned about plan for upcoming school year
LAUSD Superintendent, Austin Beutner, made a short announcement Monday discussing the possibilities for students in the fall, and some parents are concerned.
LAUSD Superintendent, Austin Beutner, made a short announcement Monday discussing the possibilities for students in the fall, and some parents are concerned.
Should college-aged students take a gap year amid pandemic?
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
Should college-aged students take a gap year amid pandemic?
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
Students inspire school bus driver to earn his college degree
A school bus driver in Massachusetts returned to the classroom and earned his college degree -- and he says he was inspired to do so by the students he drove to school each day.
A school bus driver in Massachusetts returned to the classroom and earned his college degree -- and he says he was inspired to do so by the students he drove to school each day.
LA school board votes to cut school police budget, PD Chief Todd Chamberlain resigns
The Los Angeles Board of Education has approved an immediate 35% cut to its school police force, a reduction of $25 million, in response to weeks of protests by student activists and community groups who had called for the elimination of the department.
The Los Angeles Board of Education has approved an immediate 35% cut to its school police force, a reduction of $25 million, in response to weeks of protests by student activists and community groups who had called for the elimination of the department.