Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman delivered a speech at Cal Poly Pomona Friday titled "Year Five of the Slump: What Have We Learned?"
Seven Pasadena Unified School District librarians will be laid off at the end of the school year, saving the district approximately $590,000.
There are a few spots left in the Mandarin and Spanish dual-language immersion programs and some College and Career Pathways programs.
Though Sierra Madre Elementary School has the highest test scores in the district, students in two subgroups did not improve their scores enough to become eligible to apply for a California Distinguished School title.
Pasadena attorney Molly Munger gained the support of the PUSD for a sliding-scale income tax increase that would funnel money directly into schools. What do you think of the idea?
The St. Patrick's day-themed gala thrown by Alverno High School is an annual tradition.
The Pasadena Unified School District has not provided info on teacher misconduct within their schools, even though the Star-News asked for these records over a month ago. Should the PUSD open their books?
Budding classical pianist Kevin Chan has entertained La Salle High School audiences with his musical talents, and now he is one of just 15 semi-finalists in the prestigious Music Center Spotlight Awards.
It's easy to submit photos of your kids to the Sierra Madre Elementary School yearbook, but the March 30 deadline is swiftly approaching.
Parents of students at Sierra Madre School are invited to attend the 3rd Annual Parent Summit to catch up on important school issues, including the State budget crisis.
Fifteen La Salle students won Gold and Silver Key honors in the Scholastic Art Awards, including senior Amelia Garrison, whose photograph will go on to compete in a national competition.
St. Baldrick's is coming to La Salle High School. If you'd like to shave your head to raise money for childhood cancer, the event is looking for volunteers.
In accepting the position, Brother Christopher Brady's educational career has come full circle: He is returning to the school where he began his teaching career in 1975.
Dr. Michael Jason was formerly the Director of Special Education for Monrovia Unified School District. He replaces Dr. Elizabeth Blanco, who recently departed from the PUSD.
Though the Pasadena Unified School District denied Tony and Mary Brandenburg's request for an investigation involving treatment of their autistic child, they are still pursuing legal action.
The board will meet Tuesday to issue the 80 notices, though it is likely far fewer could be laid off.
A Pasadena Unified districting committee released a map that will be the basis for a plan to switch the district-wide school board elections to smaller electoral districts.
The Sierra Madre School Annual Fund is holding jewelry sale plus a clothing and trunk show to raise funds.
Honors students at La Salle High School built catapults out of ordinary objects for a recent science project.
The PUSD Districting Task Force, which is developing a plan for electoral subdistricts in the local school district, will unveil a new map proposal at its next meeting Saturday.
"Taste of La Salle" will feature over 30 food, beer, wine and alcohol vendors. Proceeds will benefit the Alumni Scholarship Fund.
If your kid has cavities but no dental insurance, you could take advantage of the USC Mobile Dental Clinic.
The La Salle High School boys soccer team lost 2-1 in a match against North High School on Thursday night.
Two draft maps would give Sierra Madre a majority of the vote when electing a Board of Education member.
Student actors will tackle Richard Nathan's famous parody of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" in six performances that begin at the end of February.
The Pasadena Unified School District's Districting Task Force will present draft maps and answer questions Monday at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Alverno High School students will host Japanese high school students Monday, partly to remember the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan last year.
The Lancers beat Cantwell Sacred Heart High School 56-41 on Thursday night.
The La Salle High School girls soccer team defeated visiting Mary Star of the Sea 2-0 on Tuesday night.
The La Salle High School boys basketball team won 64-57 over Cathedral High School on Wednesday.
The La Salle High School boys soccer team won 2-0 over St. Paul on Wednesday.
The La Salle girls basketball team trumped the St. Joseph Jesters Tuesday.
Sierra Madre's Nick Budincich took home two medals at the Track and Field Championships in Fresno on Saturday.
Tony and Mary Brandenburg of Sierra Madre allege that a PUSD board member violated policy and are requesting an external investigation.
The Alverno Jaguars won 5-0 over Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday.
La Salle juniors received rings and leadership stones to symbolize the new responsibilities that come with being upperclassmen.
The Varsity and Junior Varsity soccer and basketball teams toppled Marantha on Friday.
As part of their senior service projects, Alverno High School students explored social injustices and are now fighting for their solutions.
Pasadena Unified School District will lose nearly $2 million in state funds in midyear cuts from the state budget this month.
The Pasadena Unified School District has scheduled a series of community meetings in January and February to discuss the new sub-regional district boundaries.