Mayor speaks at Markham Middle School graduation in Watts
Ariel Edwards Levy | 6-21-2010 | Comments |
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa addressed the 326 graduates, telling them that "no matter how big you dream, occasionally you'll trip and fall." [...]
South L.A. schools failing to prevent dropouts
Ariel Edwards Levy | 6-16-2010 | Comments |
A new report says schools are suspending too many students, effectively forcing them out of school. [...]
Youth learn about media and its impact on stereotypes
Community Contributor | 6-8-2010 | Comments |
The Youth Media Education Conference held at Cal State University Dominguez Hills debated issues such as self esteem and sexual identity. [...]
LAUSD students demand dignity in schools
Ariel Edwards Levy | 5-27-2010 | Comments |
A coalition of students, parents and activists say schools should be places to learn, not gateways to prison. [...]
Local high school matches students with colleges
Kelly Williams | 5-25-2010 | Comments |
Animo Inglewood Charter High School has created a supportive atmosphere for students who want to focus on academics. [...]
Local students accept offer to attend University of Southern California
Josanta Gray | 5-19-2010 | Comments |
Two students from Inglewood High School will attend USC in the fall. [...]
Design flaws in new Inglewood school gymnasiums
Christianna Kyriacou | 5-18-2010 | Comments |
Two gyms at Inglewood middle schools were built with Measure K money. Read on to find out why students at Monroe and Crozier can't play regulation basketball in them. [...]
Compassion, literacy and tutoring
Tracy Oppenheimer | 5-13-2010 | Comments |
Some kids go to tutoring because their parents tell them to. But some go because they need a safe and welcoming place to go after school. A new tutoring center in South Los Angeles is helping. [...]
Crenshaw digital media team goes straight to the top
Willa Seidenberg | 5-7-2010 | Comments |
Apple Distinguished Educator Daphne Bradford has spent the last year working to get her students at Crenshaw and Dorsey High Schools an invitation to the White House. Now they are a big step closer. [...]
