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.

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?

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.

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.

Cal State Long Beach Students Find Way to Pay it Forward

A new program enables students to help other students fallen on hard times.

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.

Meet the Candidates: 5 Finalists Make the Cut to Be Cerritos College President

Members of the community are invited to help pick the next Cerritos College President by participating in candidate forums.

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.

Online School Brings Relief from Bullying for Cerritos Student

Full-time online school helped Cerritos fifth grader escape bullying and build confidence in her ability to learn.

Gretchen Whitney High School Wins National Blue Ribbon

Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced the awards today.

Chinese Educators Visit Cerritos Technical Education Program

Dr. Sieu: ABC's School District Rings in 2014

Superintendent Sieu and the school board also looked back at a productive 2013 during the recent school board.

Brown's 2014-15 Budget Increases School Funding for Neediest Students

Cerritos College Gives Auto Tech Students a Chance to Shine

Automotive Technology students got the chance to compete for a sport in an contest in New York. They also showed off their skills to potential employers.

Local Boy Takes Part in Annual Lawry's Beef Bowl Eating Competition

Offensive tackle Fou Fonoti, from Mayfair High School in Lakewood and Cerritos College, said he was excited about going to Lawry's.

School Board Member Marks Re-Election

Dr. Sieu: District Votes to Settle Lawsuit

The ABC Unified School District, the Board voted to settle a California Voting Rights Act lawsuit, citing risk of exorbitant lawsuit expenses.

Cerritos Professor to Help Head National Society

Dr. Kimberley Duff, Cerritos College's Psychology Professor was elected Western Regional Vice President of Psi Beta, the national honor society in psychology.

Cerritos High School Regiment of Gold Marching Band Earns Top Honor

Poets Face Off at Cerritos College

If you love poetry, you might enjoy seventh semi-annual Poetry Night Event.

ABC Unified School Nominated for Distinguished School Honor

Recipients of the California Distinguished School honor will be named in March.

California Eighth-Graders Improve Reading Scores but Still Lag Nationally

National Assessment of Educational Progress ranks state students 36th in the U.S.

Hundreds Honored Cerritos College's Student Veterans

Hundreds gathered at the Citrus College campus to celebrate the men and women who have served at the eighth annual Saluting Our Veterans event.

California Releases New Form Required to Avoid School Vaccinations

To exempt a child from required vaccinations, a parent and a doctor must sign the new Personal Belief Exemption form under a state law that takes effect Jan. 1.

Teachers File Lawsuit Against Local Fashion Institute

Teachers file suit against area fashion school. Where you a student? What was your experience?

Dr. Mary Sieu: Changes Common Core Standards Mean Big Changes for Schools

What does the transition to new Common Core Standards mean for schools and students? Dr. Mary Sieu with the ABC Unified School District sheds some light on the issue.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Dinner Rolls into Cerritos by Food Truck

Cerritos High School is hosting a food truck fundraiser tonight to benefit the school's music program.

Ontario Fury Score Impressive Win in Debut

The Fury, based in Ontario, is playing their first season. The team fields a professional and reserve team with players from all over Southern California.

Cerritos College Launches New Bond Construction Outreach Program

State Offers New Tool for Researching Cerritos, Artesia Schools

Looking to make an informed decision? Access to info such as test scores, demographics and class sizes may help.