Cal State LA to be honored for success in supporting transfer students

Cal State LA will be recognized during the annual Champions of Higher Education Celebration on Nov. 1.

1 Candidate In LAUSD Board District 6 Was Willing To Answer Questions

LAUSD parent and teacher Marvin Rodriguez submits himself to a series of 20 questions. Incumbent Kelly Gonez refused to provide answers.

El Camino Real Athlete, 17, Dies From Fentanyl Overdose

The death of Cade Kitchen, a student at El Camino Real High School, stunned the community and added to the sense of crisis in LA's schools.

Representation For The Highest Bidder

An LAUSD Board Member offers her constituents her views on the state of the school district - if they are willing to pay for the privilege.

USC Receives $8.8M For LA Tree Planting, Sustainability Research

The money will fund three research projects including one that involves the planting of 400 trees in Los Angeles communities.

LAUSD Hack Failed To Access Sensitive Staff, Student Data

The hacking syndicate known as Vice Society targeted students and staff in a district where 80% of students live below the poverty line.

Hackers Post LAUSD's Data To Dark Web Ahead Of Monday Deadline

The second largest school district in the nation and law enforcement officers are learning what data was impacted and to whom it belongs.

LAUSD Hackers Threaten To Post Student, Staff Data To Dark Web Monday

The criminal syndicate claims to be prepared to release 500 gigs of data by 12 a.m. London time, officials said.

Building On UCLA Campus Evacuated Due To 'Environmental Hazard'

The Molecular Sciences Building on UCLA's campus has been evacuated due to an ``environmental hazard,'' according to a campus alert.

Dr. Rocio Rivas: A Commitment To Parent Engagement

While her opponent refuses to answer questions, this LAUSD school board candidate is willing to articulate her positions to voters.

LAUSD Hackers Get Around To Making Ransom Demand

It was unclear if the ransom demand sent weeks after the initial attack indicates that hackers accessed more sensitive information.

Spill at USC Science Building Causes Pungent Odor

Los Angeles firefighters said that an unidentified spill Sunday night at a USC science building was not dangerous.

Justice Is Coming, LAUSD Superintendent Warns Dealer In Teen Overdoses

A 15-year-old girl overdosed in her Los Angeles high school's bathroom, and three more students were hospitalized with overdoses Tuesday.

15 LA Co. Schools Ranked Among U.S. News’ 2022-2023 Best Colleges

See how the USC and UCLA fared on this year's much-anticipated U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of colleges and universities.

LAUSD Student Show Sharp Drops in English, Math Proficiency

According to Los Angeles school district officials, the troubling trend reflects the toll of the pandemic on learning.

Cal State LA continues to rank among top universities in college guide

Washington Monthly’s 2022 College Guide and Rankings listed Cal State LA at number three in the “Best Master’s Universities” category.

Probe Of LAUSD Hack Continues; City Guards Against Cyberattack

Things still aren't back to normal in the Los Angeles Unified School District as officials try to recover from a massive ransomware attack.

70% Of L.A. Teachers Have Considered Leaving The Profession: Study

Teachers in L.A. are buckling under the pressures of high housing costs and over-work, prompting them to leave the profession altogether.

Cal State LA honors outstanding faculty at University Convocation 2022

Management Professor Stephen McQuire receives President's Distinguished Professor Award

LA Students Surprise Teacher With New Car After Secret Fundraiser

As math teacher Julio Castro sat in a meeting, his students shuffled around campus to pull off an epic surprise: they bought him a car.

Los Angeles Unified Carrying Focus On Recovery Into New School Year

Los Angeles Unified is focused on academic recovery, as COVID-19 takes a back seat for the district this new school year.

María Brenes: Maintaining The Status Quo For Special Education

Monica Garcia’s hand-picked successor refuses to answer questions about special education. Her website shows she won’t bring needed changes.

Suit Alleges LA County School Failed To Protect Girl From Brutal Bully

The mother of a girl who suffered a concussion following an attack on campus, claims school officials said there was nothing they could do.

Los Angeles Innocence Project launches groundbreaking new partnership

LAIP at Cal State LA is made possible by a $1 million gift from wrongfully convicted exoneree Andrew Wilson

8 Dissident USC Fraternities Break Away Over New Restrictions

The fraternity exodus comes in the wake of safety measures enacted in response to allegations of frat house sexual assaults.

Cal State LA President Covino Announces Retirement

Cal State Los Angeles President William A. Covino announced today that he'll retire at the end of the academic year.

560K LAUSD Students Return To School Amid And Epidemic of Absenteeism

Last year, more than half of students were chronically absent, and Los Angeles Unified officials hope to turn a new leaf this school year.

Six Fraternities Cut Ties With USC Over Crackdown on Parties

Six fraternities are cutting ties following stringent new rules enacted after multiple accusations of sexual assault at frat parties.

Dr. Rocio Rivas: Removing Barriers For Children With SpEd Needs

LAUSD Board District 2 candidate Rocio Rivas shows empathy and understanding for the needs of students with moderate to severe disabilities.

CDC Expected To Ease School COVID Guidelines: What It Means For CA

The CDC is likely to announce changes in testing and social distancing recommendations for Golden State schools in the coming days.

How Superintendent Carvalho Can Create A Strong Future For All LAUSD Students

Los Angeles Unified's new Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has released his first strategic plan outlining his vision of success.

SoCal Schools Mull Armed Security, Safety Options Following Uvalde

A relentless string of shootings across the nation have left California schools asking what it really means to make a school safe.

UCLA Names New Executive Vice Chancellor And Provost

Longtime campus leader Darnell Hunt will become UCLA’s chief academic officer effective Sept. 1.

USC Alumna Makes Historic Donation

A series of multi-million dollar donations to USC by an alumna represent the largest endowment to any U.S. university history department.

Southeast L.A. communities call on LAUSD to release billions

Pandemic recovery funding needed to address tutoring deserts and get kids back on track with enrichment programs to help curb learning loss.

LAUSD Dropping Weekly COVID Testing Requirement For Students, Staff

The district said Tuesday that tests will only be required for those experiencing virus symptoms and people who have been exposed.

Canyon High School Cancels Last Day Of Classes Due To Threats

"We are working closely with law enforcement to have an expanded presence on campus and in the neighborhood tomorrow," Holcombe said.

LA Parents Warned About Drug Trend With Deadly Consequences

The Los Angeles Unified School sent out a health alert warning that kids are buying drugs online that may be laced with fentanyl.

LA Charter School Bars Unvaccinated Seniors From Grad Ceremony

A group protested at Granada Hills Charter High School​ for barring students who aren't vaccinated against COVID from graduation ceremonies.

Health care leader receives honorary doctorate at Cal State LA

Richard Cordova conferred an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during Cal State LA Commencement