Education

South LA mother starts “Deaf Latinos” group

Irma Sanchez’s three sons were all born Deaf and must communicate using American Sign Language (ASL). Inspired by her journey to learn ASL, Sanchez started the group “Deaf Latinos” – a free weekly class at her South Los Angeles home where she teaches ASL in Spanish. [...]

Meet Edison’s new principal

The title is officially new, but Pedro Garcia is no stranger to students, parents or teachers at Edison Middle School. [...]

Clinton Middle School Winter Festival gathers community

More than 500 people attended the first annual Winter Festival at William Jefferson Clinton Middle School in South Los Angeles on Saturday, December 10. [...]

OPINION: Teachers are the real 1%: Didn’t you know?

David Lyell, a 13-year veteran LAUSD teacher and Secretary of United Teachers Los Angeles, recently read a report on teachers' pay. And, based on his experience, it's all wrong. [...]

Free College and Career Convention comes to South LA

A free College and Career Convention will take place on Wednesday, December 7 and Thursday, December 8 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. [...]

New teaching techniques may help preschoolers

Los Angeles Universal Preschool offers new tools for providing children with better early education. [...]

South LA recreation programs receive $12 million donation

California Community Foundation donates select South LA arts, music, and sports organizations a total of $12 million over the next five years. [...]

CSU professors strike for higher pay

Faculty from the California State University system went on strike Thursday for the first time in the system's history. [...]

LA Clippers inspire fitness in South LA youth

The Los Angeles Clippers won't be on the court any time soon because of the NBA lockout. But the Clippers staff and former player Sean Rooks are out and about. [...]

“Don’t Hold Us Back” Movement Rallies at LAUSD Meeting

The group of parents and community members came together Tuesday morning to bring attention to their concerns as the city negotiates new contracts with teachers. [...]

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