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Reasons behind teacher layoffs in California have been building for decades
School districts in San Diego County and across the state of California are facing the possibility of laying off teachers and staff members.
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‘It filled my heart.' LAUSD instrument repair team documentary wins an Oscar
Among those enjoying their Oscar awards this morning is a 12-year-old girl and the team behind The Last Repair Shop, the story of an LAUSD program that restores musical instruments.
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Documentary about LAUSD Instrument repair team wins an Oscar
“The Last Repair Shop,” a documentary about an LAUSD program that restores musical instruments, won an Academy Award. NBCLA’s Ted Chen reports on March 11, 2024.
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Why you should stop texting your kids at school
Parents are keenly aware of the distractions and the mental health issues associated with smartphones and social media, but teachers say they might not realize how much those struggles play out at school.
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Voters attempt to recall Orange Unified School District board members
Orange County continues to wait for the results of a recall effort aimed at two school board members. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News on March 7, 2024.
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Students and parents connect through robotics at a Santa Ana science academy
Every Wednesday morning, a dozen parents at Magnolia Science Academy, a STEAM charter public school, in Santa Ana skip the morning drop off and instead head into the classroom with their kids.
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Students and parents connecting through robotics in Santa Ana
A dozen parents are joining their children at a Santa Ana school to learn about coding and robotics. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 28, 2024.
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Judge rules in favor of parents suing Temecula school district over controversial policies
Temecula Valley Unified School District parents, students and teachers are challenging two controversial policies being enforced by their school district- and today a judge ruled in their favor.
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Judge rules in favor of parents suing Temecula over controversial policies
A judge ruled in favor of Temecula parents, students and teachers who sued the school district over policies that included censorship in the curriculum and a mandatory notice to parents if students identified as transgender. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 16, 2024.
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Florida school permission slip for reading of African American author's book causes controversy
Parents were raising eyebrows after they were asked by a Miami-Dade school to consent to having their children participate in a book reading by an African American author.
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First Black superintendent retires from OC school district after 3 decades in education
Dr. Chris Downing hopes to leave a legacy behind after serving as the first and only black superintendent at Anaheim Elementary School District, one of the largest school districts in the state. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 13, 2024.
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Meet the man who went viral teaching himself how to read at 35 years old
Get inspired with NBC LA’s Melissa Magee, as she sits down with viral sensation Oliver James who is teaching himself how to read. The 35-year-old took to social media, admitting he never learned to read and wanted to prove that it’s never too late to learn.
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Many kids are still skipping kindergarten. Since the pandemic, some parents don't see the point
For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.
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Edison International to award $50,000 scholarships to 30 high school seniors
Edison International is set to award $50,000 college scholarships to 30 high school seniors through its esteemed Edison Scholars Program.
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Lacking counselors, US schools turn to the booming business of online therapy
At least 16 of the 20 largest U.S. public school districts are offering online therapy sessions to reach millions of students, according to an analysis by The Associated Press.
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Diplomas for sale: $465, no classes required. Inside one of Louisiana's unapproved schools
Nearly 9,000 private schools in Louisiana don’t need state approval to grant degrees.
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Biden administration seeks to raise Head Start teacher salaries, but without more money enrollment will need cuts
A new plan from the Biden administration could significantly increase salaries for hundreds of low-paid early childhood teachers caring for the country’s poorest children. But it might also force some centers to cut enrollment.
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Let Me Explain: AI in Schools
Let Me Explain: AI in Schools
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Teachers turn to OnlyFans amid low wages and crippling student loan debt. But there's a risk
Grappling with mounting bills and a hefty pile of student loan debt to pay off, these teachers turned to OnlyFans as a way to supplement their income.
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Many parents don't know when kids are behind in school. Are report cards telling enough?
Many parents rely on report cards for a sense of their children’s progress, but researchers say they might be missing the whole picture.