A teacher provides one-on-one instruction to a young elementary school student. California’s latest School Dashboard shows Black students are making progress, but not nearly fast […]
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‘Emotional rollercoaster’
U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, shown here speaking at a political rally earlier this year, says when Black women are forced out of the labor market, […]
Lost your job? It’s time to pivot, prepare and persevere
Career counselor Sherry Sims says investing in your growth and development is key to weathering today’s economic storms and preparing for a brighter tomorrow. Courtesy […]
Northgate Market marks grand opening of Lynwood store
Officials of Northgate Gonzalez Market and local dignitaries were on hand Nov. 12 for the grand opening of the chain’s newest store in Lynwood. The […]
Proposed legislation would eliminate ‘juvenile strikes’
Jaubrae Dixon testified before the Assembly Public Safety Committee earlier this year in support of AB 1279. Convicted of a felony at age 17 that […]
School district breaks ground on performing arts center
Whittier Union High School District school board members, from left, Jaime López, Irma Rodríguez Moisa and Russell Castañeda Calleros celebrate the official groundbreaking of the […]
Whittier teacher receives fellowship to advocate for students
California High School social science teacher Christina Segura has received a Teach Plus California Policy Fellowship, making her one of just 20 California teachers to […]
Educator says classrooms are losing ground in Trump era
Gabriella Oliveira By Pilar Marrero Contributing Writer Immigrant families often find hope in their children’s education, despite the hardships and uncertainty that come with migration. […]
Newsom signs law rewriting rules for reading instruction
Education advocates and members of the state Assembly listen to public comments during an Assembly Education Committee hearing on AB 1454 earlier this year. Gov. […]
Food distributions support families hit by CalFresh delays
Food distribution organizations like the Los Angeles Food Bank have been stretched to the limit by the federal government shutdown that delayed payments under the […]