California Reevaluates Role of School Standardized Test Results

California to shift from a school quality measure based solely on exam results to one that would include other factors.

Know A Stand-Out, Young Volunteer In La Canada Flintridge?

Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program nominations for youth, ages 6 to 18, begin Jan. 30.

Local Community Colleges to Offer Affordable 4 Year Degrees

As proposed, a bachelor's degree will cost about $10K; President Obama wants community colleges to be free. Local degrees were unveiled.

Too Much Homework? Stanford Researchers Say Yes

Is your home a battleground on weeknights? Stanford researchers find "busy work, by its very nature, discourages learning."

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

Students Give This Holiday Season Through Adopt-A-Family

The LCFCC Preschool supports Children's Hospital by preparing and delivering gift baskets on Dec. 20.

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.

Oxy Students Selected for Independent Research Internship Program at JPL

Check out the announcement on the college's Facebook page.

La Cañada School Board Candidates Hold Forum

More than 200 people reportedly attend the forum at La Cañada High School.

Flintridge Sacred Heart Welcomes New Faculty Members

La Cañada School Board to Propose Parcel Tax Increase

The proposal will reportedly include an exemption for seniors over 65.

Sagebrush Transfer Could Reportedly Happen in October

LCUSD Board Gets Legal Opinion on Member's Potential Conflict of Interest

The board made a request in August for legal counsel to examine if Joel Peterson's job presented a potential conflict, according to the La Cañada Sun.

La Cañada Elementary Named National Blue Ribbon School

The school is honored for being high achieving.

La Cañada School Board Candidate Forum Scheduled for Oct. 1

The event is being hosted by the La Cañada PTA Council and the League of Women Voters Pasadena Area.

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.

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.

Common Core a Hot Topic at La Cañada Unified School District Board Meeting

The new system will replace replace California Content Standards and its STAR testing

La Cañada School Board Making Common Core Presentation Tuesday

Common Core will replace existing standardized tests in public K-12 schools in 2014.

Families Asked to Donate to LCFEF at 'Back to School' Nights

LCUSD Stays Ranked No. 2 in State

The district scores 947 out of a possible 1000.

La Cañada Flintridge Educational Foundation Donates More Than $2 Million to School District

Over the last three years, the foundation has raised approximately $6,500,000 for the school district.

La Cañada School Board Candidate's Residency in Question

Former La Cañada school board member Cindy Wilcox reportedly files a protest against Joel Peterson’s candidacy.

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.

Sagebrush, Campus Security Agenda Items for Tuesday's LCUSD Meeting

The regular July meeting will be held in the Round Room.

Map: Compare La Canada Unified Student Truancy Rates to the Rest of L.A. County

Using the above map and database you can see truancy rates for schools across the county as well as each school district.

LCUSD Announces Changes to Teacher, Manager Evaluations

In addition to a new method of evaluating teachers and managers, the district and the teachers' union recently agreed to a 2 percent increase to certificated salaries for the first time since 2006-07.

Map: La Canada Unified Students Suspended at Rates Below County, 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.

After 38 Years, FSHA Assistant Principal Says Goodbye...Sort of

Katy Sadler will join the development office in the fall to focus on alumnae relations.

La Canada Takes Baseball League Title, Monrovia Finishes Second

The Spartans are the lone league champs following a tie between Temple City and Monrovia.

Candidates Vie For Seats on Pasadena City College Board of Trustees

Two candidates have declared their candidacy for a seat representing La Canada Flintridge, West Pasadena and West Altadena.

Cycling: Golden Knights Finish Strong Heading into State Championship

Read on to see how individual students fared in the "Cow-Pie Classic'' held in Los Olivos. Next up: The NICA California State Championships in Northern California.

Flash Mob: LC Theater Kids Perform 'One Day More' at Farmer's Market

8 Seniors Receive $1,000 Scholarships from the La Canada Thursday Club

Eight talented seniors from four different local high schools, each receive $1,000 scholarships from Kathy Leonard of the La Canada Thursday Club.

Chipotle's Teacher Appreciation Day is Tuesday

Chipotle says “thanks” to our valued educators during the 2013 Teacher Appreciation Day.

LCF's Newest Restaurant Offers Free Gourmet Coffee to Educators

If you're a teacher, faculty or staff member at any school in La Cañada -- public or private -- you can get your java on for free May 6-10 at The Flintridge Proper.

La Canada High Golfers Clinch League Title

A win over South Pasadena Tuesday gives the Spartans the top spot in the Rio Hondo League.