California principal on leave after high school pep rally dance causes stir

As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.

City installs hundreds of road safety measures near LAUSD schools

According to the LA County Department of Public Health, traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for kids between 4 and 14. The city hopes these new safety features will help solve the problem.

Traffic safety measures installed near LA schools
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As kids across Los Angeles are heading back to school, city leaders have stressed the importance of new traffic safety measures installed near campuses. The city has installed hundreds of speed humps and hired hundreds of crossing guards near LAUSD schools.

Chapman University welcomes nearly 2K new students on move-in day

The university will welcome 1,955 new students representing 56 countries, with the number of Hispanic/Latinx students reaching a historic high of 21%.

Move-in day at Chapman University
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Students were excited to return to campus for move-in day at Chapman University.

University of California introduces new directives addressing protests on campuses

The University of California introduced new directives that address demonstrations on campus following pro-Palestinian and counter-protests earlier this year.

UC orders new rules for campus protests
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After a spring marred with demonstrations that captured global headlines, the UC schools set up new set of rules for campus protests.

Honoring co-founders of the Black Design Collective

August marks Black Business Month and on Thursday, we highlight two fashion icons – Kevan Hall and TJ Walker – the founders of the Black Design Collective.

Could California ban cell phones at schools?: Newsom urges districts to limit students' use

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is sending letters to school districts, urging them to limit students' smartphone use on campus. LAUSD's student cell phone ban goes into effect in January.

Dr. Dre opens new school academy in Inglewood

The academy will initially be available to ninth grade students and will eventually expand to all grades by the 2028-29 school year.

LAUSD begins new school year
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LAUSD Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho discusses the new school year with Good Day LA's Gigi Graciette.

LAUSD returns to school Monday for 2024-25 school year

The nation's second-largest school district will begin the 2024-25 school year Monday, with more than 550,000 students set to return to Los Angeles Unified campuses.

LAUSD returns to school Monday
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As summer continues, thousands of Los Angeles Unified students return to school on Monday, Aug. 12.

Mistah F.A.B.'s backpack giveaway helps 500 students prepare for the new school year

Hundreds of East Bay students are feeling prepared for the new school year after getting all of their school supplies for free at a giveaway hosted by rapper and activist Mistah F.A.B.

Bear greets teacher in classroom
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Fitting for back-to-school season, a bear surprised a teacher in her classroom in Kern County.