3 LA County Educators Named ‘Teachers of the Year'
The prestigious honor is awarded by the California Department of Education. Video aired during Today in LA on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
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New Report Shows Increase in Banned Books Nationwide After Coordinated Efforts
A new report published by PEN America during National Banned Books Week, found that an increase in new book bans occurred during the 2021-2022 school year, and was tied to organized efforts to restrict childrens’ access to certain books.
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Demand Issued in LAUSD Labor Day Weekend Ransomware Attack, District Says
Hackers have made a ransom demand following a ransomware attack earlier this month that targeted the Los Angeles Unified School District, the district confirmed Tuesday.
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For Some SoCal High Schoolers, Taking the SAT Has Become an Ordeal
A lack of College Board-authorized test centers with available seats in Southern California means frustrated students are driving long distances to take the SAT admissions test.
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LAUSD Ransomware Attack Foreshadowed By 2021 Intrusion
Security researchers say last week’s announcement that the Los Angeles Unified School District had been the target of a recent ransomware attack — was at least the second such incident in the last two years. In February, 2021 the cyber intelligence firm Hold Security notified LAUSD that intruders, likely associated with the so-called TrickBot ranso... -
Report of Hollywood High School Shooting Was a ‘Hoax,' Superintendent Says
All students at Hollywood High School are safe and accounted for, the LAPD and LASPD said Tuesday morning. Reports of an active shooter situation at the school have been deemed a hoax.
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LAUSD Board Could Declare Emergency Over Cyber Attack
A hack last week crashed the District’s website, student and staff emails, and the system teachers use to post lessons. Video aired during Today in LA on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.
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All Californians Can Now Access 24/7 Online Tutoring — For Free
The HelpNow pilot program currently offers help in Math and Language Arts, in English and Spanish, at any time of the day or night. Help for “other core K-12 subjects” is available between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog.
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LAUSD Targeted in Ransomware Attack That Led to ‘Significant Disruption'
Classes are resuming as scheduled Tuesday after the Los Angeles Unified School District was the target of a ransomware attack on its information technology systems over the holiday weekend.
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A Look at LAUSD's Electric School Buses
The LAUSD superintendent shared plans for the district to expand its electric bus fleet. John Cadiz Klemack reports for Today in LA on Aug. 31, 2022.
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How Much Student Loan Debt Californians Owe in 2022
Millions of Americans will have at least $10,000 in federal student loan debt forgiven. What does this mean for California’s borrowers?
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“Now is the Time to Teach Our Children”: LAUSD Superintendent on First Day of School Year
LAUSD’s new superintendent, Alberto M. Carvalho, discussed the plans and precautions taken by the district to keep kids safe, healthy and happy on the first day of school and beyond. Here’s what to know.
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LAUSD Superintendent Discusses First Day of School
Alberto M. Carvalho, the new superintendent for LAUSD, discusses the upcoming school year, updated COVID protocols and enrollment changes. Toni Guinyard reports for Today in LA on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022.
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First Day of School for LA Unified School District
Keep it slow and safe on the roads during your morning commute — it’s back to school season in SoCal. Toni Guinyard reports for Today in LA on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022.
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UC Admits Record-High Number of First-Year Students From California
The nine UC campuses have admitted less out-of-state and international freshmen students for the fall academic semester.
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Friendship Campus for Special Needs Student Development Breaks Ground in Redondo Beach
The Friendship Campus is celebrating its groundbreaking Wednesday in Redondo Beach.
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Teachers Union Files Labor Complaint Against LAUSD Over Added School Days
The union representing Los Angeles Unified School District teachers announced Tuesday it has filed an unfair labor practices complaint against the district, alleging that four “optional” instructional days were added to the LAUSD academic calendar for the coming year without union negotiations.
