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UCLA Protests as Regents OK Fee Hike

Text Story by: CNS — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:49:10 GMT

Despite raucous student protests at UCLA that poured onto the streets of Westwood, the University of California Board of Regents approved a 32 percent fee increase today that will push UC tuition above $10,000 for the first time. Watch the video reports inside the story.

Caltech Rated #1 Private College Value

Text Story by: CNS — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:12:15 GMT

Caltech has been been ranked number one as the best value among 100 private colleges and universities for the fourth straight year by Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.

LA School Employees Face Big Pay Cuts

Text Story by: CNS — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:56:20 GMT

Los Angeles schools Superintendent Ramon Cortines told union officials that all employees must accept furloughs and pay cuts this year and next, or the district will be forced to lay off as many as 8,500 employees, according to a report.

Council Recommends LA School Uniforms

Text Story by: CNS — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:53:07 GMT

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed a resolution recommending school uniforms at all Los Angeles Unified School District campuses.

USC President to Retire Next August

Text Story by: CNS — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:44:40 GMT

The president of the University of Southern California, Steven B. Sample, officially announced he will retire next August after nearly 19 years at the helm of the university.

UC Fee Hike for Only Some Students?

By: myFOXla.com Web Staff — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:16:27 GMT

A University of California proposal could see students majoring in certain fields pay more tuition for school. Engineering and business students would be affected by the $900 tuition rate increase if UC regents approve the plan.

Gov. OKs School Bill Required by US Law

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:26:02 GMT

California is removing a legal ban on using the results of student achievement tests to evaluate teachers, under a bill signed into law by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

UC Budget Cut Protests Held Statewide

Text Story by: Associated Press — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:34:56 GMT

University of California students, professors and other employees rallied Thursday to protest deep budget cuts that have led to layoffs, furloughs, enrollment cuts, course reductions and higher fees.

No Charges in Fraternity Hazing Case

Text Story by: CNS — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:17:45 GMT

Cal Poly Pomona and police completed an investigation into an apparent hazing incident in which a student suffered second-degree burns. Prosecutors declined to file criminal charges, according to the school.

School on Wheels Teaching Homeless Kids

By: myFOXla.com Web Staff — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:21:17 GMT

Next month, California's Women's Conference will honor Architects of Change. On that short list is Agnes Stevens, a retired teacher who set out to change the way homeless children are educated with a project called "School on Wheels."