Most LA County Students Test Below Grade Level

The first Common Core test results show that most students are struggling to meet state standards in language arts and math.

U.S. News and World Report Ranks UCLA and USC among Nation's Top Univesities

UCLA was named the nation's second best public university.

Hack Attack Targets Cal State Students' Personal Information

Students at Northridge, Los Angeles, and Cal Poly Pomona are among those victimized.

Catholic Church to Revamp It's Teachings of the Native American Mission Experience

With the California Mission's founder about to be named a saint, the church plans to be more sensitive to the heartache natives suffered.

Southern California Universities Ranked Best at Serving Public Good

Several schools throughout California earned top scores for cutting edge research, community service, and graduating low-income students.

Back to School Survival Guide

Lunches to pack, sharing the road with school buses, prescription glasses--there’s a lot to absorb! We’ve gathered the resources for you.

Back to School: Prescription Eyeglass Deals

Deals abound, with one store offering a complete set of glasses--lenses and frames--for just $29.

Back to School: 5 Tips for Packing a Nutritious Lunch

Remember--kids can trade or toss stuff they don't like, so make sure your children actually like the food you're sending to school.

$10 Back to School Haircuts at JCPenney Salons in August

Find out how you can make a salon appointment for your student.

Triunfo YMCA Youth & Government Program Begins With Sept. 3 BBQ

Triunfo YMCA will kick off its Youth & Government leadership program for teens with a free Thursday, September 3 barbecue.

Ticket Involving a School Bus Could Cost You $695

Children are heading back-to-school across California, so in your own neighborhood and where you commute to work--be safe!

What Vaccines Your Child Needs to Start School

Under California law, children must be fully immunized before starting school.

Does School Start Too Early?

Researchers say getting more sleep improves academic performance. But is it feasible to push back middle and high school start times?

Miller Family YMCA Youth & Government Kicks Off with August 19 BBQ

The Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park’s Youth & Government program is hosting an information night and barbeque on Wednesday, August 19

How Do California Schools Rank Compare to the Rest of the Nation?

A new study by a financial advice company may surprise you.

Pomona College Named Best College in America

Looking for the top college in America? Forbes reports that it's right here in the Southland.

CSU Executives Awarded Pay Raises

Funding for the raises is coming from the state.

University of California Announces Living Wage Raises

"This is the right thing to do -- for our workers and their families," UC President Janet Napolitano said.

Parents of Lethal Hazing Victim Sue Cal State Northridge

The parents of a 19-year-old boy killed during fraternity hazing are suing the university as well as the fraternity.

SoCal Couple Donates $7 Million for Hispanic Leadership Institute

The institute will guide Hispanic students through the application process for top universities, and will eventually provide scholarships.

Governor's Proposed Budget Would Halt UCI Tuition Hikes

Gov. Jerry Brown released a budget Thursday that would halt 5 percent annual tuition hikes approved for the next five years.

For-Profit Corinthian Schools File Bankruptcy As Attorney General Calls for Student Debt Forgiveness

Corinthian Schools filed for bankruptcy after several state attorney generals called for student debt relief, citing predatory practices.

USC to Offer Online MBA

The University of Southern California Marshall School of Business created an online MBA program focusing on emerging online business topics.

Free Carnival Ride Tickets--Part of CVD/ RCS Carnival's New "Read & Ride" Literacy Program

Conejo Valley Days "Read & Ride" program encourages kids to read by offering free ride tickets to the upcoming festival.

EARTHS School Second Graders Visit Agromin's Organic Recycling Facility

Second graders from EARTHS Magnet School in Newbury Park made a recent visit to Agromin to learn how green waste is transformed into compost

Hitting the 'Reset Button' Education Department Suspends Use of Standardized Tests in School Evaluations

The Board of Education voted to suspend the Academic Performance Index and to evaluate alternatives for measuring school performance.

Another CSUN Fraternity Suspended Pending Investigation of 'Hazing and Sexual Misconduct'

Tau Kappa Epsilon is the latest fraternity to be suspended from Cal State Northridge amid a crackdown on hazing following a teen's death.

To Reduce Enrollment, Cal State Northridge Makes Admission Tougher

Students from outside the school's local area will face tougher academic admission standards to reduce enrollment over the next four years.

University of California to Require Incoming Students to Be Vaccinated

Starting in 2017 all incoming UC students will have to be vaccinated against measles and a variety of other diseases.

UCLA Researchers Make Melanoma Discovery

About 70,000 cases of melanoma are diagnosed annually in the United States, and about 8,000 of those people eventually die of the disease.

John Travolta to Host Aviation Awards Ceremony in Beverly Hills

Do you suppose he's practicing the pronunciation of Zamperini?

Agoura Hills Students Wanted: Scholarships Up for Grabs

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California is offering $338,000 in college scholarships.

LAUSD Bans Antibiotic Treated Chicken in School Lunches

Some of the nation's largest school districts jointly banned meals with chicken fed animal byproducts, antibiotics or raised inhumanely.

Fun Memories To Be Made At Triunfo YMCA Winter Camp

The Triunfo YMCA, serving Westlake Village, Oak Park and Agoura Hills, will host its annual holiday camp from Dec. 22 - Jan. 2.

Two Football Players, Three Coaches Suspended at Agoura High for Bus Incident

VIDEO: Details are sketchy, but the Las Virgenes Unified School District has confirmed swift and serious consequences.

State Superintendent of Public Education Tours Local Schools

Tom Torlakson took a special interest in local STEM and arts programs.

LVUSD Extends Superintendent's Contract

The School Board voted unanimously to give Daniel Stepenosky the reins through 2018.

Most Local Juniors Ready to Graduate High School

The state released passage rates for the California High School Exit Exam.

Save Those Back-to-School Receipts! 8 Tax Credit Tips from the IRS

Here are several important facts you should know about education tax credits, courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service.

Asst. Principal at Lindero Takes Top Spot at White Oak Elementary