Grad Standout: La Habra high football star bound for Northern Arizona University
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Jonathan Garcia likes to hit people on the football field just as much as he enjoys hitting the books. He will attend Northern Arizona University to study biology.

Grad Standout: Immaculate Heart High School graduate celebrates everyday moments
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Immaculate Heart High School?s Maya Marostica is a student athlete wishing for one more tackle slide on the soccer field and to spend one more day with her friends.

California schools chief calls for new plan to address racism, bias in education

California’s education chief said Monday he plans to lead an effort focusing on racism in public schools during emotional remarks about George Floyd, whose killing has left him struggling to answer his own children who asked, “Why did this happen?”

Grad Standouts: High school senior takes courageous stand to end stigma surrounding mental health
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Genesis Garcia is a phenomenal student known for excelling in the classroom. But, her most important marks may come from taking a courageous stand in the battle to end the stigma surrounding mental health.

LA County releases new guidelines on reopening schools

The Los Angeles County Office of Education released new guidelines for reopening schools safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

LA County school superintendents ask Gov. Newsom for a practical reopening plan

Eleven Los Angeles County Superintendents sent a letter to the governor, LA County Public  Health Director, and LA County superintendent, asking for changes to the proposed guidelines issued for reopening schools.

Tips to help recent grads find a job as unemployment numbers continues to spike

With more than 38 million Americans filing for unemployment, how is a recent college grad supposed to find a job in their field? One word: Networking. 

Grad Standout: First-generation college student teaches girls how to code
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She?s a future USC Trojan with a heart for volunteerism and teaching girls how to code. ?FOX 11 Grad Standout Evelyn Marquez is a first-generation college student who?s extremely proud of her heritage.

Varsity Tutors hosting classes taught by celebrities

Parents are looking for ways to keep their children both engaged and learning while staying at home. What better way to do that than having their favorite celebrity tutor them?

Cal State LA students discuss the impact of missed graduation ceremonies

It was a party of one for Cal State Los Angeles grad Valerie Sanchez. On this day she should have been walking in graduation ceremonies. Due to the coronavirus pandemic commencement services for the Class of 2020 are, per the university to be scheduled "for a later time when we can gather safely."

Grad Standouts: Palmdale High School's Raymiro Gomez-Galiano
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Graduation season is upon us and GDLA is highlighting incredible seniors that aren't able to be recognized at a ceremony because of the pandemic.

USC to hike tuition 3.5% whether or not classrooms reopen

The University of Southern California will increase tuition 3.5% for the 2020-2021 academic year whether or not it holds most classes online.

LAUSD superintendent announces 2020-21 school year will begin August 18

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner confirmed the 2020-21 school year will start on August 18 in an interview on Good Day LA Monday.