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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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Schools are using surveillance tech to catch students vaping, snaring some with harsh punishments
Schools around the country are installing sensors and cameras to crack down on student vaping and handing out harsh punishments for many who are caught.
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Under-enrollment forces 3 LA County charter schools to close
KIPP Poder SoCal Public Schools notified parents and staff that its Montebello, Gardena and Maywood locations are shutting down due to under-enrollment for the 2024 school year. KIPP is scheduled to meet with parents on Tuesday night to discuss possible solutions. Bailey Miller reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 5, 2023.
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Handcuffed and sent to the ER for misbehavior: Schools are sending more kids for psychiatric evaluation
Black students are more frequently subjected to these removals than their peers.
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The Rundown: Wednesday November 29, 2023
The Rundown: Wednesday November 29, 2023
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Let Me Explain: AI in Schools
Let Me Explain: AI in Schools
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Parents disheartened by planned closure of four schools in Hacienda La Puente school district
In a bid to counter the ongoing challenge of dwindling enrollment, the Hacienda La Puente School District announced plans to shutter four schools over the next few years.
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Parents fight against planned school closures in Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
Parents and students fought against the announced closure of four schools in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for NBC 4 News on Nov. 10 2023.
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After-school ‘Satan Club' at Connecticut elementary school raises eyebrows in town
An organizer for the Satan Club says kids who attend will be doing activities that focus on science and rationalization while building empathy and tolerance for all creatures.
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LA County teachers named 2024 California Teachers of the Year
One of the Los Angeles County teachers was also selected as the state representative for the National Teacher of the Year competition.
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Catholic schools across Southern California closed after bomb threats
Catholic and non-catholic schools across Southern California closed early after receiving bomb threats, later found not credible. Bailey Miller reports for the NBC4 News on Oct. 16, 2023.
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SoCal school threats deemed not credible
Classes are called off after what authorities say were non-credible threats. Bailey Miller reports for the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Monday Oct. 16, 2023.
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Several SoCal schools closed amid threats later deemed not credible
A Catholic school in La Verne was closed for the day Monday while police investigated a threat that was later determined not credible, one of several campuses to receive such a threat.
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More students gain eligibility for free school meals under expanded USDA program
More students in schools serving low-income communities will be eligible to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost under a rule change announced Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Long Island 5-year-old walked right out of school undetected. His parents want changes
The parents of a 5-year-old Long Island boy are furious after their kindergartener was able to walk out of his elementary school, undetected, and walked nearly a third of a mile to his house. It was his parents who learned he had left school.
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4-day school week has students celebrating, parents trying to solve child care gap
Hundreds of school systems around the country have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S. Districts cite cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
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U.S. News & World Report rankings explainer: What changed in 2024?
According to U.S. News, this year’s ranking formula was changed and modified to reflect academic reputation, cost of attendance and return on investment.
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Alabama band director who wouldn't stop performing at football game is tased, arrested by police
The altercation happened Thursday after the Minor and Jackson-Olin High School football game in Birmingham.
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2 busses collide at intersection
A collision involving a city bus and a school bus at an intersection in Racine, Wisconsin, was caught on camera Wednesday.
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Dr. Katie Friedman, a Zarbee's partner, joins us with some tips on back-to-school sleep schedules!
Kid’s sleep schedules change over the summer months, and it may be difficult to adjust to their new school schedule! It’s a great time to reset bedtime routines, and Zarbees is here to help. Zarbee’s Gentle Bedtime products have a variety of melatonin-free sleep solutions formulated with wholesome ingredients like calming chamomile and natural honey to help children relax and...