Ludacris launches 'Kid Nation' to educate children about current events through music
Following civil unrest of the shooting deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other black Americans — along with the COVID-19 pandemic, rapper Ludacris is hoping his new platform will make it easier for children to learn about current events through music.
Following civil unrest of the shooting deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other black Americans — along with the COVID-19 pandemic, rapper Ludacris is hoping his new platform will make it easier for children to learn about current events through music.
California schools can no longer suspend elementary, middle school students for disruptive behavior
California’s elementary and middle schools will have to find an alternative to suspension when it comes to dealing with unruly students due to a new law that took effect Wednesday.
California’s elementary and middle schools will have to find an alternative to suspension when it comes to dealing with unruly students due to a new law that took effect Wednesday.
Grad Standout: High School ?Big of the Year? to study human services in order to continue giving back
She watched her father get deported and her life got turned upside down. But instead of becoming bitter, she became better. Isabel Delgado is graduating from Western High School in Anaheim and couldn?t be more excited about her future.
She watched her father get deported and her life got turned upside down. But instead of becoming bitter, she became better. Isabel Delgado is graduating from Western High School in Anaheim and couldn?t be more excited about her future.
Grad Standout: Captain of varsity basketball, cross country runner, all while maintaining 4.0 GPA
She?s the captain of the girls?varsity basketball team, a member of the culinary club, she raced in cross country and track and field?and she did it all while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA. ?
She?s the captain of the girls?varsity basketball team, a member of the culinary club, she raced in cross country and track and field?and she did it all while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA. ?
Grad Standout: Long Beach State grad worked full time as EMT while managing full course load
Ian Parkinson, 22, is a certified EMT who managed to work full time as a first responder while taking a full course load.
Ian Parkinson, 22, is a certified EMT who managed to work full time as a first responder while taking a full course load.
HS valedictorian earns perfect attendance since pre-K, receives more than $430K in scholarships
Ashanti Palmer graduated from Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program in New York.
Ashanti Palmer graduated from Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program in New York.
LAUSD Board rejects defunding of School Police Department
Despite vocal public calls for defunding, the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education Tuesday night rejected a proposal that would have slashed 90% of the School Police Department's budget by 2024.
Despite vocal public calls for defunding, the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education Tuesday night rejected a proposal that would have slashed 90% of the School Police Department's budget by 2024.
Grad Standout: Charter Oak High School teen to pursue degree in law and psychology
She?s an outstanding young woman pursuing a degree in psychology and law. But health issues are taking a major toll on the family of FOX 11 Grad Standout Jasmine Garza. ?
She?s an outstanding young woman pursuing a degree in psychology and law. But health issues are taking a major toll on the family of FOX 11 Grad Standout Jasmine Garza. ?
Activists call for an end To Los Angeles Unified School Police
Activists, parents, and students spoke out Monday in support of defunding the Los Angeles School Police Department, something the Board of Education will discuss Tuesday.
Activists, parents, and students spoke out Monday in support of defunding the Los Angeles School Police Department, something the Board of Education will discuss Tuesday.
Grad Standout: UCLA grad bound for NYU to study dentistry in the fall
Smile! Future dentist and FOX 11 Grad Standouts Anika Desar is grinning from ear to ear over completing her undergraduate studies in beautiful Westwood.
Smile! Future dentist and FOX 11 Grad Standouts Anika Desar is grinning from ear to ear over completing her undergraduate studies in beautiful Westwood.
Ethnic studies to be required at California State University, the largest US public college system
Students at California State University, the nation’s largest four-year public university system, will need to take courses in ethnic studies under legislation advanced Thursday, a move by lawmakers to impose new graduation requirements that the colleges want to set themselves.
Students at California State University, the nation’s largest four-year public university system, will need to take courses in ethnic studies under legislation advanced Thursday, a move by lawmakers to impose new graduation requirements that the colleges want to set themselves.
Grad Standout: Natural-born leader with a heart for service heading to Long Beach State in the Fall
She?s a natural-born leader with a heart for service. Artesia High School FOX 11 Grad Standout Jamiee Martinez started serving on ASB in elementary school and never looked back. �
She?s a natural-born leader with a heart for service. Artesia High School FOX 11 Grad Standout Jamiee Martinez started serving on ASB in elementary school and never looked back. �
Loyola Marymount announces plans to eradicate systemic racism on campus
Loyola Marymount University announced Tuesday night it will work to eradicate systemic racism at the school and address "the histories and systems of injustice perpetrated against people of color, while also taking responsibility for our institutional complicity in the perpetuation of white supremacy."
Loyola Marymount University announced Tuesday night it will work to eradicate systemic racism at the school and address "the histories and systems of injustice perpetrated against people of color, while also taking responsibility for our institutional complicity in the perpetuation of white supremacy."
Grad Standout: Fierce water polo player in Whittier to study at UC Santa Barbara in the fall
Bianca Borunda from La Serna High School in Whittier is San Gabriel Valley?s Water Polo Player of the Year
Bianca Borunda from La Serna High School in Whittier is San Gabriel Valley?s Water Polo Player of the Year
Loyola Marymount announces plans to eradicate systemic racism on campus
Loyola Marymount University announced it will work to eradicate systemic racism at the school.
Loyola Marymount University announced it will work to eradicate systemic racism at the school.
Protesters march in support of defunding LAUSD police
Dozens of protesters rallied and marched in the downtown area Tuesday in support of cutting funding from the Los Angeles School Police Department.
Dozens of protesters rallied and marched in the downtown area Tuesday in support of cutting funding from the Los Angeles School Police Department.
L.A. Archdiocese schools to resume in-person classes this fall
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles announced Tuesday that its schools throughout the region will resume on-campus instruction this fall following guidance from the California Department of Public Health.
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles announced Tuesday that its schools throughout the region will resume on-campus instruction this fall following guidance from the California Department of Public Health.
Grad Standout: Whittier teen aspires to become a social worker following years of community service
California High School senior Rosemary Perea has a heart of gold and aspires to become a social worker.
California High School senior Rosemary Perea has a heart of gold and aspires to become a social worker.
Grad Standout: Lakewood elite athlete continues to persevere despite injury
Elias Galvan is a fierce competitor and multi-sport athlete from Lakewood who's?had to persevere despite a devastating knee injury.?
Elias Galvan is a fierce competitor and multi-sport athlete from Lakewood who's?had to persevere despite a devastating knee injury.?
Grad Standout: College grad takes personal growth journey tutoring refugees during semester abroad in South Korea
Calabasas resident Brandon Yoon is thrilled to be graduating from UC Santa Barbara after a personal growth journey that took him abroad for a semester in South Korea where he tutored young North Korean refugees.
Calabasas resident Brandon Yoon is thrilled to be graduating from UC Santa Barbara after a personal growth journey that took him abroad for a semester in South Korea where he tutored young North Korean refugees.