US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Boxing coach earns her school a $20,000 grant
Daysi Garcia, the founder of a boxing club, is being honored by College Football Playoff and LA's host committee.
Daysi Garcia, the founder of a boxing club, is being honored by College Football Playoff and LA's host committee.
George Clooney helps establish 'model' high school in LA
George Clooney is known as many things... actor, director, writer, producer, activist. Now, he’s also known as the co-founder of a public school program that’s been described as a “national model” by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
George Clooney is known as many things... actor, director, writer, producer, activist. Now, he’s also known as the co-founder of a public school program that’s been described as a “national model” by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
LAUSD custodians, other essential workers authorize strike if negotiations fail
The affected employees, most of whom earn an average salary of 25,000 a year, have been working without a contract since June 2020. The first mediation session is scheduled for February 21.
The affected employees, most of whom earn an average salary of 25,000 a year, have been working without a contract since June 2020. The first mediation session is scheduled for February 21.
Bill would make it cheaper for students in Mexico to attend college in California
Under the bill, low-income students in Mexico who live within 45 miles of California's border would be able to attend community college in San Diego or Imperial County and pay in-state tuition fees.
Under the bill, low-income students in Mexico who live within 45 miles of California's border would be able to attend community college in San Diego or Imperial County and pay in-state tuition fees.
Bill would help Mexican students attend college in the US
A new California bill would make it more affordable for some students in Mexico to attend college in the United States.
A new California bill would make it more affordable for some students in Mexico to attend college in the United States.
This morning's top headlines: Feb. 7
UCLA sends a warning to students after attempted robberies/kidnappings, the latest on Turkey and Syria after a devastating earthquake, President Joe Biden to give his State of the Union address tonight, and LeBron James could make history tonight.
UCLA sends a warning to students after attempted robberies/kidnappings, the latest on Turkey and Syria after a devastating earthquake, President Joe Biden to give his State of the Union address tonight, and LeBron James could make history tonight.
Man threatens to rob, kidnap 3 UCLA students in campus parking garages: Police
Police are searching for a man who allegedly grabbed three students in two different campus parking structures and threatened to rob them.
Police are searching for a man who allegedly grabbed three students in two different campus parking structures and threatened to rob them.
UCLA students assaulted near campus parking structures
Campus security is on high alert after three different students were assaulted near UCLA parking structures.
Campus security is on high alert after three different students were assaulted near UCLA parking structures.
Man threatens to rob, kidnap 3 UCLA students in campus parking garages: Police
Police are searching for a man who allegedly grabbed three students in two different campus parking structures and threatened to rob them.
Police are searching for a man who allegedly grabbed three students in two different campus parking structures and threatened to rob them.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
California won?t require COVID-19 vaccine to attend schools
California won?t make children get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials said Friday, reversing a state policy first announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021.
California won?t make children get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials said Friday, reversing a state policy first announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021.
‘This is real’: Sesame Street’s first Black woman puppeteer fills ‘impactful’ role
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Irvine International Academy launches augmented reality tech lab to further STEAM education
Irvine International Academy announced the implementation of an augmented reality technology lab and curriculum that will be utilized by all students in the K-6 Mandarin Immersion and STEAM charter school. IIA is one of the only schools in the region utilizing this technology to help educate K-6 students. For more information on the Irvine International Academy, visit: https://irvineia.org/.
Irvine International Academy announced the implementation of an augmented reality technology lab and curriculum that will be utilized by all students in the K-6 Mandarin Immersion and STEAM charter school. IIA is one of the only schools in the region utilizing this technology to help educate K-6 students. For more information on the Irvine International Academy, visit: https://irvineia.org/.
West Virginia advances mandate to display ‘In God We Trust’ in schools
Republican Sen. Mike Azinger, who introduced the bill, says he wants to give students something to look up to and to tell them it's okay to “say God” in school. The bill requires that the phrase appears in an area in each school building.
Republican Sen. Mike Azinger, who introduced the bill, says he wants to give students something to look up to and to tell them it's okay to “say God” in school. The bill requires that the phrase appears in an area in each school building.
Explosion at USC science building prompts evacuation
Crews evacuated the building as a hazardous materials team was called to investigate the cause of the blast.
Crews evacuated the building as a hazardous materials team was called to investigate the cause of the blast.
iUrban Teen: STEM workshop to be held at CSU Dominguez Hills
IUrban Teen's STEM Summit will be held Jan. 21 at CSU Dominguez Hills.
IUrban Teen's STEM Summit will be held Jan. 21 at CSU Dominguez Hills.
California bill calls for revenue sharing in college sports
A California lawmaker introduced a bill that would require schools that play major college sports to pay some athletes as much as $25,000 annually.
A California lawmaker introduced a bill that would require schools that play major college sports to pay some athletes as much as $25,000 annually.
USC naming track and field facility after Allyson Felix
Felix is the most decorated track athlete in U.S. Olympic history with 11 medals.
Felix is the most decorated track athlete in U.S. Olympic history with 11 medals.
Improving math skills among US kids could start as early as block play
Many of the problems students face in high school math find their roots in early education, according to researchers.
Many of the problems students face in high school math find their roots in early education, according to researchers.