Oklahoma's top education official orders Bible instruction in public schools

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.

Families protest against closing Inglewood schools
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Parents are protesting the announced closures of five schools in Inglewood. The state says it's because of low enrollment. Activists say there's no plan to retain staff, and they're blaming the state.

Bronny James NBA Draft: LeBron James' son doesn't get selected in 1st round

Arguably the biggest name in the Class of 2024, LeBron James' son Bronny James, is expected to be selected in the second round of the NBA Draft Thursday night.

Which college degrees can land you a job in 2024?

As the new academic year approaches, many college students are undecided about their majors, considering factors like job opportunities. A study by UTS Online identifies the most and least employable degrees in the United States.

LAUSD accused of misusing money for arts programs
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The Los Angeles Unified School District has been accused of mismanaging millions of dollars meant for school arts programs, allocated in Prop 28. The author, former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner, says the district broke the law when it did not use that money appropriately. LAUSD has denied the claims.

USC student won't face charges in fatal stabbing of homeless man on Greek Row

Ivan Gallegos, the USC student arrested in the fatal stabbing of a homeless man he had apparently witnessed breaking into cars, will not face any charges.

5 boys taken into custody after school break-in
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Five young suspects were taken into custody following a break-in at a middle school in LA's Westlake District.

Minors in custody after school break-in
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Five boys were taken into custody after they allegedly broke into a middle school in LA's Westlake District early Thursday morning.

105-year-old woman earns master's from Stanford University

Virginia “Ginger" Hislop earned a master's degree in education from Stanford University this weekend at 105 years young.

Louisiana classrooms must display Ten Commandments under new law

Louisiana is now the first state in the nation to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom - from kindergarten to state-funded universities.

LA Unified bans cell phone use during school hours
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Some school administrators believe a ban would be difficult to enforce, and some parents want their kids to have cell phones for safety.

USC Greek Row stabbing: 19-year-student arrested in homeless man's death

The student, identified as 19-year-old Ivan Gallegos, reportedly witnessed the homeless man attempting to break into multiple vehicles on Greek Row before confronting him.

LAUSD board bans cell phones for students
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The Los Angeles Unified School District Board has voted to establish phone-free days, making it the largest district in the U.S. to ban cell phones for students. The ban goes into effect in January.

Los Angeles free lunch program for kids underway at city parks

Free lunches are being offered now through Aug. 2 all summer long at more than 90 parks in the City of Los Angeles.