Chicxs Rockerxs celebrates 10 years of igniting the passion for punk rock
At the end of her first summer camp, 11-year-old Naíma Arteaga was nervous about the last group activity she had…
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Why grade inflation is spreading from high school to college
This may seem incredibly old-fashioned, but I still like the idea that education is about learning: facts, skills, concepts, research,…
Editorial: LAUSD should fight for its Black Student Achievement Plan
It has been more than 20 years since the No Child Left Behind Act was enacted, which aims to hold…
Yes to Measure USA LAUSD Students Need Safe, Welcoming Schools
There is a lot of construction to be done in Los Angeles area schools. In an increasingly warming climate, all…
Youth unemployment in China is a sign that its economic problems are far from over
TAIPEI — A harbinger of China's economic decline has returned. The urban youth unemployment rate has been a commonly cited…
Malcolm Gladwell revisits 'The turning point' that brought him literary stardom
Book review Revenge of the tipping point: overblown stories, superspreaders, and the rise of social engineering By Malcolm GladwellLittle, Brown…
Endorsement: Sherlett Hendy Newbill for LAUSD District 1 Board
Voters in Los Angeles Unified District 1, which includes much of South Los Angeles, Mid-City and Koreatown, need an experienced…
New California law orders schools to restrict cell phone use by students
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill that will require California school districts to restrict or ban cellphone use…
The problem with civic education in the United States? It's not basic enough
September 23, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: High school graduation requirements in California include one semester of…
Opinion: LA school kids, stop using your damn phones! You'll thank us later
At Venice High School's recent back-to-school night, I was struck by how many classrooms had signs posted prohibiting students from…