11-year-old invents backpack to stop bullying in schools

An Atlanta sixth grader turned his struggle with bullies into a patented invention to help other students.

LAUSD teacher arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run

A 52-year-old Los Angeles Unified School District teacher was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly hitting and severely injuring a bicyclist with her Mini Cooper in Silver Lake and leaving the scene.   

University of California leaders support dropping use of SAT, ACT

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Top leaders at the University of California say they support dropping the SAT and ACT exams from admission requirement.

School Standouts: A look back at the best
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If you'd like to nominate a person or program for FOX 11 School Standouts, head over to FOX11SchoolStandouts.com.

Some college graduates would give up coffee, shave head, spend week in jail to erase student loan debt, survey finds

A majority of college graduates with student loans said they would shave their head if the debt could be erased, according to a new survey, and some others said they would consider giving up coffee and even spending a week in jail.

Donald Trump Jr. Heckled at UCLA while promoting his new book
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A big protest on Sunday at UCLA because Donald Trump Jr. was on campus speaking about his new book. And in Sherman Oaks standing room only at an impeachment town hall meeting.

Sen. Kamala Harris introduces new bill to make school days longer

U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a new bill on Wednesday, the Family Friendly Schools Act, to make school days longer by a total of three hours. 

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.