UCLA graduating senior inherited love of learning from her grandmother
Kaylin Wesley, on right, is part of three generations of women who graduated from college. When she graduates this week, they will collectively hold … Read more
Education
With 6 wins in 7 years, Granada Hills Charter High School extends its dynasty in the U.S. Academic Decathlon
What Serena Williams is to the Grand Slam, what the John Wooden UCLA basketball teams were to the NCAA tournament, and what Magic Johnson … Read more
First-generation Latino college students want to make it through college but need more support to graduate
More Latinos than ever are going to college, but as a group they continue to struggle to get a college degree. Those who are … Read more
Pizza? Cupcakes? Schools emphasizing healthier ways to reward students
There’s a gimmick used in classrooms and school clubs across the country, a lure that’s so popular because it’s so successful. Behold the power … Read more
LAUSD’s Graduation Rate Increases to 77 Percent, Closing in on State Average
The state released its graduation rates Tuesday, pushing LA Unified’s Class of 2016 rate up to 77 percent, a 2 percentage point increase from … Read more
UCLA Education Rises to Third in Ranking of All Ed Schools in Nation by U.S. News & World Report
UCLA’s Department of Education has been featured among the top three graduate education schools in the nation, according to an annual survey by U.S. … Read more
Calm Classroom
It was right after recess, and first-graders were lining up to go back to their classrooms when a student accidentally pushed a little girl. … Read more
Students’ hot topics for District 4 candidates: school police, charters, college readiness and the undocumented
High school students continued their candidate forum series Wednesday night, this time moderating a panel discussion at LA City College with the four candidates … Read more
Deportation fears depress California Dream Act college aid applications
Undocumented students in California are lagging far behind last year’s numbers in applying for state-funded financial aid for college, apparently because of fears that … Read more
Defending champ Granada Hills wins LAUSD academic decathlon
The winner of the 2017 academic decathlon has a familiar ring: Granada Hills Charter High School, which also is the defending national champion. District officials … Read more
Blazing the college trail: A graduate returns to her South LA home to help others find the way
As the first in her family to attend college and from a disadvantaged community where few students think it is possible to leave, Carolina … Read more
Parents need more help choosing schools in Los Angeles, report says
Despite the school district’s promises and efforts to simplify its systems, choosing a public school for your child in Los Angeles is not for the faint … Read more