Stories matching tag 'Manual Arts High School'
Voices of 90037 Neighborhood Council faces money freeze
A round-up of the issues from The Voices of 90037 Neighborhood Council meeting. [...]
Union demands LAUSD rehire laid-off teachers
Teachers union representatives are calling on Los Angeles Unified School District to rehire laid off teachers to improve class sizes and student learning in the district. [...]
Concord/Discord or Discord/Concord at Manual Arts?
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Toiler Times at Manual Arts High School
Intersections South LA mentors work with students at Manual Arts High School and help produce the student newspaper The Toiler Times. [...]
Manual Arts debate team shows dedication
The Manual Arts Debate Team has found success thanks to the hard work and dedication of its members. [...]
Track system at Manual Arts eases overcrowding, hinders student performance
Manual Arts High School is one of the year-round high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, and its teachers and administrators argue the track system has several problems. [...]
Los Angeles school cafeterias boast healthier options
Due to district-wide cafeteria reform, Los Angeles schools now offer less junk food, less soda and more nutritious meal choices. [...]
A Look Inside the Ring
Nestor Nunez describes how he discovered his passion: boxing and what goes on inside his head during a fight. [...]
Be mindful of how you use the word ‘gay’
One student explains how damaging derogatory comments can be. [...]
Teacher of the Month: Ms. Ramirez
Carlos Guerrero sings the praises of ninth grade teacher Ms. Ramirez. [...]
Music = Life
What does music mean to you? Juanita Yat shares her story. [...]
In Favor of Free Dress Day
Mariana Ruiz argues that Manual Arts students would benefit from a free dress day. [...]
Manual Arts student speaks at USC Annenberg
Manual Arts High School student Carla DeLeon shares her experience of speaking at USC Annenberg. [...]
A Word of Advice to Freshmen
One students offers incoming Manual Arts freshman some advice from someone who has been there. [...]
Students discuss expectations and inspiration at Manual Arts High School
A class of juniors and seniors explored the expectations they have for themselves, and those they face from others. [...]
Manual Arts High School students explore abuse and violence
This is the last write-up from freshman students at Manual Arts High School. Some participated in weeks-long projects about animal abuse, drugs, gangs, prostitution and racism. Part of their projects included surveys they created for their communities. After they gathered information, all of the groups presented their findings at a school presentation. Two days later, each group wrote about their experiences during an Intersections: The South Los Angeles Report mentoring and writing workshop. [...]
Exploring drugs and drug dealing
This is the seventh of eight write-ups from freshman students at Manual Arts High School. Some participated in weeks-long projects about animal abuse, drugs, gangs, prostitution and racism. Part of their projects included surveys they created for their communities. After they gathered information, all of the groups presented their findings at a school presentation. Two days later, each group wrote about their experiences during an Intersections: The South Los Angeles Report mentoring and writing workshop.[...]