Many high school students cannot read. Is the solution to teach reading in all classes?
Like many high school chemistry teachers, Angie Hackman said she teaches students about atoms, matter and how they “influence the…
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Democrats show support for California's anti-crime measure Proposition 36
SACRAMENTO — San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and other local Democratic leaders on Wednesday announced their support for Proposition 36,…
Hiroyuki Sanada: a master of his craft
Hiroyuki Sanada, a first-time Emmy nominee for his nuanced portrayal of the strategic and cunning Lord Toranaga in “Shōgun,” is…
Editorial: Too many children return to schools without air conditioning
As the Los Angeles Unified School District prepares for the first day of school on Monday, it’s unclear whether students…
Editorial: Can't Huntington Beach leave transgender kids alone?
Less than 2% of American teens identify as transgender. It would be safe to assume that many of them tell…
New real estate commission rules could change the cost of buying a home
For decades, if you wanted a real estate agent to help you buy or sell a home, the model was…
San Gabriel teacher's aide says she was punished for backpack with 'Trump' written on it
A San Gabriel Unified School District teacher's aide says she was suspended without pay after bringing a “Trump-themed” backpack and…
Comment: Why aren't all California elementary school students learning science?
As a student teacher, I witnessed extreme inequities in the way science is communicated and taught in California elementary schools.…
Editorial: Religious freedom under attack in Oklahoma schools
For those who supposedly revere the Founding Fathers, some Christian conservatives seem to have no problem ignoring one of their…
Editorial: LAUSD student scores are rebounding, thanks to teachers
It would be great to celebrate in a big way the improvement in test scores in the Los Angeles Unified…