Why I applaud the ban on cell phones in Los Angeles public schools
Every time I write about smartphones affecting teenagers, critics criticize me and accuse me of promoting moral panic. That's silly.…
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LAUSD accused of violating arts education funding law
An alliance that includes unions, parents and the former Los Angeles schools superintendent. Austin Beutner has accused Los Angeles Unified…
UC Irvine renames school after businessman donates $50 million
UC Irvine will rename its life sciences school in honor of biotechnology pioneer Charlie Dunlop following a $50 million gift…
Opinion: Why Los Angeles should ban smartphones in schools
At school, after school, the story is the same: students' smartphones are distract them from learning and eroding mental health…
Editorial: California school bond should fund green spaces on campuses
Schools should be a haven for children to learn and play. But many of California's K-12 public school campuses are…
Fresno Diocese Plans to File for Bankruptcy as Sexual Abuse Allegations Rise
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno announced this week that it will file for bankruptcy this summer as the number…
Editorial: Ugh. The measure against transgender people will not be in the November elections
A dozen statewide proposals have qualified for the November vote. That's a lot, although one or more could withdraw from…
Anti-transgender proposal will not appear on California ballot
SACRAMENT- A measure that would have required schools to notify parents of their children's gender identity and limit health care…
Assembly Passes Bill to Require Farmers to Notify Before Using Pesticides Near Schools
SACRAMENT- On Tuesday, the state Assembly passed legislation that would require farms within a quarter-mile of a school to notify…
Homeless Los Angeles Public School Students Honored at Special Graduation Ceremony
One student lived in a car, in a homeless shelter, in motels, and with family members. Another was kicked out…