UC Strike Over: Workers ratify labor deal with university
The unions representing striking University of California graduate student workers and researchers announced final agreement on new contracts -- ending a 40-day walkout.
Thousands of LAUSD students attend acceleration day classes
Roughly 72,000 LAUSD students enrolled in the district's first "acceleration day" designed to help students recover learning lost during the pandemic.
Striking UC workers reach tentative deal with university
The union representing striking University of California graduate student workers and researchers reached a tentative labor deal with the university Friday, potentially signaling an end to the five-week work stoppage.
Fontana Unified School District celebrates one of the highest graduation rates in U.S.
The Fontana Unified School District is celebrating a historical feat. The district boasts a 98% graduation rate, according to U.S. News and World report rankings.
Covina-Valley Unified schools avoid teachers' strike by reaching tentative agreement
Classes at schools from San Dimas to Covina will resume as usual after negotiations were reached between the teachers' union and the district overnight.
California test scores decline; racial disparities remain
The numbers were worse for students of color, as 84% of Black students and 79% of Latino students did not meet math standards in 2022.
Pfizer asks FDA to approve omicron COVID-19 booster shots for 5- to 11-year-olds
Elementary-aged children already received smaller doses of Pfizer’s original COVID-19 vaccine, a third of the dose given to everyone 12 and older.
Newsom rejects kindergarten law
Gov. Newsom cited the costs associated with providing mandatory kindergarten, about $268 million annually, which he said was not accounted for in the California budget.
California parents petition SCOTUS over Gavin Newsom's COVID-induced school closures
Brach v. Newsom was filed on behalf of plaintiffs who challenged Gov. Newsom's order barring in-classroom education in over 30 counties across California.
Fresno principal shoves special needs student
Police said charges will be filed.
School bathroom access concerns
In our story about students in San Bernardino schools being forced to do PE and sit on hot asphalt during this heat wave, we learned that students also had limited bathroom access. FOX 11's Christina Gonzalez has new details.
More superintendents oppose LA County masking policies
Right now the county's policy requires masks for 10 days for anyone who comes in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID. The state only recommends the 10-day masking period.
LA County superintendents want County to change COVID close contact masking policy
A group of 24 Los Angeles County superintendents want the county's masking policy for close contacts with COVID-19 to align with the rest of the state.
School district asks families to rent rooms to teachers
A school district in California is asking students' parents to house educators due to increased costs for housing near their schools.
LAUSD hit by cyberattack
District officials described the incident as "likely criminal in nature," and said they were assessing the situation with law enforcement agencies.
LAUSD Superintendent visits students' homes in push to improve classroom attendance
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho visited the homes of students who struggled to attend classes. The visit is a part of the iAttend LAUSD Campaign to improve the district's student attendance rate.
Public health urges more COVID vaccines for kids ahead of back to school
COVID cases in children 5-17 accounted for 9% of all cases in LA County over the last month, according to Public Health
Barbara Ferrer denies conflict of interest in CDC study after daughter was reportedly listed as co-author
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer slammed speculations of not publicly disclosing conflict of interest after a report revealed a CDC-backed study on school mask mandates was co-authored by her own daughter.
California school district's return to masking has many parents outraged: 'Insanity'
Parents are dismayed and even outraged to see that a California school district is bringing back indoor masking for its students.
UCLA reinstates indoor mask mandate
Citing rising COVID-19 cases across the county and on campus, UCLA Friday will reinstate an indoor mask-wearing mandate for all students, staff and visitors at campus facilities.