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In Altadena, Pasadena Unified's school consolidation debate hits home as leader urges community to weigh in
23+ hour, 53+ min ago (836+ words) Ahead of a crucial week in the Pasadena Unified School District's ongoing school consolidation process, Altadena is looking to weigh in. While the unincorporated town is not part of the city of Pasadena, Pasadena Unified's schools serve its residents. That's…...
Reading and writing poetry with children makes the words come alive
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (354+ words) If you haven't read "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" nursery rhyme in a long time, you might want to revisit it. Cheer on the spider for climbing up the spout again and listen to the poetry of the rhymes. That's what…...
More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool, with California's surge leading the way
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (631+ words) By MORIAH BALINGIT, AP Education Writer "If providing high-quality preschool education to all 3- and 4-year-olds were a race," the authors wrote, "some states are nearing the finish line, others have stumbled and fallen behind, and a few have yet to…...
At this Pasadena school, Jane Goodall's legacy takes root with newly planted trees
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (636+ words) PASADENA " Nearly six months ago, Jane Goodall was poised to help plant the first of many trees at EF Academy with thousands of fire-impacted students. That same morning, right before she was about to address students and launch the student-led…...
As tuition keeps increasing, UC students want a bigger say on the Board of Regents
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (1352+ words) By Khadeejah Khan and Phoebe Huss | Cal Matters Of the 26 UC Regents, one student position has voting power. A second student seat is a non-voting "designate." To increase student representation, UC student leaders are pushing for the second seat to…...
Graduating seniors share their art at annual Scripps College exhibition in Claremont
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (127+ words) As the school year winds down, Scripps College in Claremont is hosting its annual senior art exhibition, this year called "Whiplash." Works from 12 artists are on display at the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, 251 E 11th St. , on campus through May 17, according…...
Community colleges are key to training future nurses hospitals desperately need
1+ week, 1+ day ago (597+ words) California must ensure colleges can accept and train the students who are ready today, rather than turning them away. California is turning away thousands of qualified future nurses each year, even as demand for care continues to surge. The shortage…...
With layoffs and cuts, Pasadena Unified faces "a state of insecurity" and no more "Band-Aids"
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (880+ words) The Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education on Thursday, Feb. 26, voted to reduce more than 160 certificated and classified positions as part of an ongoing effort to curb a financial crisis. It was moment that brought emotion, but also a…...
Pasadena public school teachers, supporters rally against huge PUSD cuts
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (790+ words) More than 300 teachers, staffers, students and parents rallied with the United Teachers of Pasadena and local elected leaders in front of City Hall on Saturday, Feb. 7, against the Pasadena Unified School District Board's proposed cuts to schools. The rally, which…...
For breastfeeding moms, lactation pods at Rosemead High School bring a solution
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (620+ words) When Rosemead High School English teacher Stacy Lim returned from parental leave after the birth of her son, breastfeeding became a constant stressor alongside balancing her teaching duties. Initially, she began pumping breastmilk in her classroom during breaks, but the…...