Google Materializes School Supplies for West Hollywood

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.

640,000-Plus Students Go Back to School

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

Welcome To Boxtrolls Patch!

Excited for the new movie "Boxtrolls"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the world where the Boxtrolls live with Boxtrolls Patch!

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

Take a Look at 3 Different Visions for West Hollywood Park

Three architects present their designs for Phase II of the West Hollywood Park Master Plan on Monday. Check out the below Facebook post from Curbed LA to see the designs.

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.

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.

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.

Los Angeles Unified Truancy Rates Among Highest in L.A. County (Map)

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

Map: Westside 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.

Congratulate Your West Hollywood Grad on Patch

Posting is free and easy, and you can share the announcement with friends and relatives.

Sunset Strip Charity Auction Raises $52,280 For LAUSD Arts Education

Last month’s Bonhams auction was hosted by Gibson GuitarTown.

Charity Auction to Benefit Art, Music Education

Sunset Strip businesses and Gibson GuitarTown raise money for the LA Fund for Public Education.

Department of Education Releases API Scores, Weho Schools See Improvement

Two West Hollywood schools saw an increase in their API scores from 2011.

Sacred Wombans Circle; Pregnancy Blessing

"Woman to Woman: Issues Facing Lesbians Today" Forum

“Eat Your Greens to Give some Green” donation day to help put salad bars in schools

Echo Horizon School Presents "In the Footsteps of Marco Polo"

"Beyond Fifty Shades of Grey: Bringing Kink into the Bedroom"

The Art of Storymaking for the 21st Century

Adobe Muse - Design the Web: No Code Required

The Affordable Care Act: What Health Care Reform Means to You

Free Home Buyer's Seminar

Whole Foods Market presents "Cooking at 3rd & Fairfax", Healthy Starts Here with Gerrie Adams

Whole Foods Market presents "Cooking at 3rd & Fairfax", Chef India Camiel: Back2Live

Whole Foods Market presents "Cooking at 3rd & Fairfax", The Farmer’s Kitchen, Chef Ernest Miller

Whole Foods Market presents "Cooking at 3rd & Fairfax", Dr. Meg’s Light Summer Dinners Series, Part 3: Summer Deserts

Whole Foods Market presents "Cooking at 3rd & Fairfax", The Sweet Life with Jessica Koslow

Whole Foods Market presents "Cooking at 3rd & Fairfax", Meet the Expert Series: Seafood 101 with Isaac Henriquez

Whole Foods Market presents "Cooking at 3rd & Fairfax", Good Day LA with Raw Jazz Man, Ferdie Williams

Whole Foods Market presents "Cooking at 3rd & Fairfax", GMO-Free Shopping with Master Gardeners, Davey & Rishi

LAUSD Truancy System Gets a Tech-Savvy Upgrade

An electronic report will be generated each month with letters to be sent home about students who have unexcused absences or tardies.

Fairfax High Seeing Big Improvements

As other schools struggle with budget cuts, intensive fundraising has enabled new campus buildings--and test scores are up as well.

First 'Middle School' in Weho History Coming this Fall

Laurel Expanding to Offer 7th Grade, with 55 students already enrolled.