The Los Angeles school district has banned student use of cellphones and social media during school hours, citing concerns over distraction and mental health. The new policy aims to boost focus and academic performance.
Browsing: Education
The Trump administration is investigating a California high school policy that permits transgender athletes to compete in girls’ sports, raising debates over fairness and inclusivity in school athletics, sources say.
Amid COVID-19 disruptions and remote learning, thousands of American students have gone missing from school rolls. Experts warn prolonged absences risk long-term educational setbacks and heightened vulnerability.
Los Angeles school graduations have become flashpoints of fear as ICE presence at these events raises concerns of family separations. Parents and students face anxiety amid heightened immigration enforcement.
The Los Angeles school district will provide overdose reversal drugs, including naloxone, to every K-12 school following a student’s death. Officials aim to enhance emergency response and save lives.
Cybercriminals responsible for the Los Angeles Unified School District ransomware attack have released stolen data, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho confirmed. Authorities are investigating the breach as the district assesses the impact.
A new Pew Research Center study finds 59% of lower-income U.S. parents worry their children face digital obstacles in schoolwork, highlighting ongoing gaps in access to technology and reliable internet for remote learning.
Jainism, a lesser-known Indian religion, is gaining attention on U.S. college campuses as scholars and students advocate to “decolonize” academic studies, broadening perspectives beyond Western frameworks.
The Los Angeles school district is exploring a plan to provide an iPad for every student. The move aims to enhance digital learning and bridge the technology gap amid ongoing education challenges.
USC’s Rossier School of Education has withdrawn from annual rankings, citing a “history of inaccuracies” in reported data. The move highlights growing scrutiny over data integrity in college rankings.
Los Angeles’ striking teachers have reached a historic settlement with the school district, ending weeks of disruption. The agreement includes pay raises, smaller class sizes, and enhanced support for students, marking a major victory for educators.
An 8.7-million-year-old entire ecosystem of fossils was uncovered beneath a Los Angeles high school, shedding new light on the region’s prehistoric environment, The Guardian reports.
Famed teacher files $1 billion class-action lawsuit against Los Angeles schools, alleging systemic issues impacting educators and students. The suit demands significant reforms and accountability from district officials.
A new initiative in Los Angeles is bringing vital financial education to underserved communities, empowering residents with money management skills to boost economic opportunities and long-term stability.
U.S. women are surpassing men in college completion across all major racial and ethnic groups, according to a Pew Research Center report, highlighting a significant shift in higher education achievement nationwide.
California remains the leading U.S. destination for foreign students, but enrollment is declining. Factors including rising costs and visa challenges contribute to the drop, raising concerns for universities and the state’s economy.
A fight broke out at an anti-Pride Day protest outside a Los Angeles school after a trans teacher’s Pride flag was burned. Authorities responded to control the escalating tensions. No serious injuries reported.
Trump’s administration plans major cuts to the Education Department, putting federal financial aid and equity grant programs at risk. The move raises concerns over impacts on students nationwide, reports the Los Angeles Times.
L.A. Unified’s $1 billion iPad initiative faced criticism for poor planning, high costs, and technical glitches, highlighting challenges in large-scale tech deployments in education, as detailed in a GovTech report.
Los Angeles Mission College unveils its transformative new campus designed by Cannon Design. The project blends modern architecture with sustainable features, enhancing educational spaces while fostering community engagement.