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Embroider Your Handicraft Skills During This Virtual Class
The Center for the Arts Eagle Rock is leading a textile-cool class devoted to postcard embroidery (really).
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News Conference Extra: Online Learning and the College Experience
California State University Chancellor Dr. Timothy White joins Conan Nolan to discuss online learning, the future of the four-year degree and discuss his own experience as an immigrant from Argentina.
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Parents: Online Learning Program Has Racist, Sexist Content
As parents help their children navigate remote classes during the coronavirus pandemic, they’re more aware of what’s being taught
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Coronavirus Guidelines May Minimize Flu Season Worldwide
The same measures that are recommended for reducing the spread of the coronavirus, including social distancing, frequent hand washing and wearing face masks, may also help limit the impact of cold and flu season.
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Schools Extend Distance Learning
The Cal State University system announced it will extend its distance learning through spring of 2021. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA at 6 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020.
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Poway Unified Elementary Schools to Resume In-Person Learning in September
After previously announcing learning would remain virtual through 2020, The Poway Unified School District has changed course and approved a plan that could get students back into the classroom as soon as next month.
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California State University to Keep Classes Online Next Term
California State University says classes at its 23 campuses will stay primarily online when the next term begins in January due to expected increases in coronavirus cases later this year
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Hacker Displays Inappropriate Images to San Diego County 7th-Grade Class
Online learning comes with a lot of challenges and parents in Carlsbad are facing yet another one – cybersecurity. “The principal sent every parent an email that day saying that there was an issue,” said Judith Santos, Calavera Hills Middle School parent. “Someone got into the call.” Santos and her kids are just two weeks into the virtual school year…
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Child Development Specialist Has Some Tips on Distance Learning Challenges
Betsy Brown Braun offers some advice on distance learning. Video broadcast Thursday Aug. 20, 2020 on Today in LA.
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Teachers Learning to Work From Home as Online School Learning Gets Underway
It’s a new world for students, but they’re not the only ones navigating all the changes of online education. Teachers are also learning to work from home. Kim Baldonado reports Aug. 19, 2020.
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Masks, Virtual Resources and Other Things to Get You Through the 2020-2021 School Year
If the thought of homeschooling your children leaves you feeling overwhelmed, read our guide for product suggestions to help you get set up and dozens of educational resources to get you going.
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Going the Distance: Learning Online
What parents can do to make online learning a success. Video broadcast Thursday Aug. 13, 2020 on Today in LA.
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Pure Inspo: Kitchen ‘Mishaps' That Created Treats We Love
Atlas Obscura delves into the delicious history of cooking that went awry and what deliciously, though surprisingly, resulted.
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Some School Districts in California Are Using Virus-Closed Classrooms For Child Care
Some California school districts that have closed classrooms in favor of online instruction for the new academic year are putting those buildings to another use: child care. Education officials in the Los Angeles suburb of Glendale have started a program that will drop off students at local schools, where they will complete their online lessons in small groups during school…
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Take a Free, From-Home Tour of Endeavour
“Stand (virtually) on Endeavour’s wings” and get to know more about the the California Science Center’s celebrated space shuttle.
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Summer eSports Camp Offers Free Online Learning and Gaming Tournaments
During the coronavirus pandemic, kids are probably going to be (and have been) inside playing more video games. That doesn’t need to be a bad thing. In fact, it can be the springboard to their professional careers. “I think it’s just a matter of figuring out and respecting what students are passionate about and not just shrugging if off...
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LMU Sued Over Non-Refunds of Tuition Fees
A lawsuit filed Wednesday in Los Angeles alleges that Loyola Marymount University should be ordered to provide refunds to cover fees paid for spring semester classes, which are now taking place online due to the coronavirus pandemic. The proposed class-action complaint alleges that “the level and quality of instruction an educator can provide through an online format is lower than…
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#SomethingGood Amid Pandemic: Brewery Teams Up With Dog Rescue and More
Self-isolating Americans are bringing glimpses of normalcy, decency and solidarity to an uncertain world.
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The Tiger Woods Foundation Tackles Online Learning
The golfing great’s foundation is inspiring kids in the age of the digital classroom.
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You Can Get Tons of Amazing Free Stuff From The Library
We’ve all used our library card to check out books, but did you know that many libraries offer a ton of awesome freebies? From online classes to free museum passes, find out what extra perks you can get from your local library.