LAUSD Partners with Nonprofit to Offer Computer Science Classes for All Ages

The goal is to diminish the "digital divide."

LAUSD's Superintendent May Be on His Way Out, Report Says

The school board has given authority to its attorneys to discuss terms of a possible departure, the Los Angeles Times says.

Organizers Seeking Parents to Lead 'Walktober' Walk-to-School Efforts

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation hopes to institutionalize the habit of walking and biking.

Lanai Road Elementary School Wins National Blue Ribbon

Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced the awards today.

LAUSD School Board to Rate Superintendent's Performance

After canceling the $1billion iPad program, John Deasy has come under increasing scrutiny from the teachers' union and board members.

Google Materializes School Supplies for Encino, Tarzana

Teachers' requests were the tech company's command. Nearly $1 million were donated to cover specific projects.

Missing from LAUSD Schools: $2M Worth of Computers

A review found that the school district lacked an effective tracking system -- and that losses could be even higher as a result.

LAUSD Scraps $1 Billion iPad Program

The announcement ends a sometimes-tumultuous program that was plagued by difficulties since its rollout.

One-Third of Intersections Near Elementary Schools Go Unmanned, Crossing Guards Say

Crossing Guards flood the Los Angeles City Council chambers to express concern about a staffing shortage.

640,000-Plus Students Go Back to School

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Unified School District has not settled contract negotiations with teachers.

PETA Distributes Explicit Comic Books at Valley School

The images showed diseased cows and calves being taken away from their mothers.

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

California Eighth-Graders Improve Reading Scores but Still Lag Nationally

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

California Releases 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.

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.

L.A.'s First Citywide Walk to School Day Set for Wednesday

The event encourages students to walk and bike to school to create awareness around safe walking routes to school and promote physical fitness.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Center for Enriched Studies Senior Is a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

Student Daniel H. Ra is among about 16,000 semifinalists nationally in the 59th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

High Tech Los Angeles Named Top Charter School in California

“We are just over the moon about this!” said school Principal Marsha Rybin.

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Here's This Week's School Lunch Menu

Just select your child's school from the list to see the offerings.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Map: Valley Students Suspended at Rates Below State Average

You can look up how often students were suspended across the county at each district and each school using the below map and database.

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Emelita Elementary School in Encino Seeking Charter Status

That designation enables schools to receive services from the Los Angeles School District, yet gain control over their budgets, curriculum and scheduling.

Crespi Principal Leaving School After 11 Years

Father Paul Henson becomes the Western Vocation Director for the Carmelites of the Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary in Darien, Illinois.

Don’t Miss These Earth Day Festivities in Tarzana Saturday

The 2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration features a host of fun activities for kids, plus a poster competition that carries a Best in Show prize.

Congressman Brad Sherman Addresses Birmingham High Students

Sherman answers questions about college loans, military academies and foreign policy.

Westmark Gets Anonymous $1M Gift for New Classrooms

Independent school in Encino for children with language-based learning differences will construct a new Lower School building.

L.A. Gun-Control Advocates Decry NRA's Call for Armed School Guards

"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun," the NRA's Wayne LaPierre says. One local gun-control advocate calls his proposal "ludicrous."

Former Westmark Teacher Sues School

Lauren Vaughn is claiming that she was unfairly dismissed for complaining about a video of a racist incident at a school fundraiser.

Valley Pre-School Fair Will Feature Teachers from Tarzana and Encino

The fair is set to take place October 28.

Learning in retiremnent - Open House

Cloth Diapering Workshop

Second Time Moms Group / Mommy and Me

KIDS PROTECTION PLANNING LIVE WEBINAR

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

Designing Kitchens for Cooks and Eaters: Selecting and Designing with Appliances