Averting what some feared would be a “Valentine’s Day massacre,” the Los Angeles Unified board decided Tuesday to delay making crippling cuts to adult education and arts and preschool programs in the hope of finding money to fund them. After hearing adult-ed success stories from a parade of speakers, board member Steve Zimmer introduced what [...]
In all K12 partner schools, teachers play an integral role, even though that role is mostly virtual. K12 teachers are certified, highly qualified, and widely experienced. The majority of these dedicated educators have advanced degrees, coupled with many years of classroom experience. Last month, our Academic Services Group held a special award ceremony to honor [...]
VICTORY BRIEFS INSTITUTE 2012 on the campus of UCLA REGISTRATION FOR VBI 2012 IS NOW OPEN We are now taking early registration for VBI 2012. As weve done in the past, we are offering various discounts for early registrants. Please visit the website for information. DATES * SESSION 1 June 24 July 7, 2012 * [...]
Yael Kozar of Rolling Hills Estates was getting ready to take her two young daughters for a walk a decade ago when she gave them both a bite of a peanut butter-flavored power bar. Her 18-month-old daughter spit it out, and Kozar figured she just wasn’t a fan. During the walk through the neighborhoods of [...]
Did you know that next year marks the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts? 100 years of helping girls develop confidence, build character and volunteering to make the world a better place. More than 50 million American women have been a girl scout during their childhood— including me! I have fond memories of earning badges [...]
January/February LD: Resolved: It is morally permissible for victims to use deadly force as a deliberate response to repeated domestic violence. January PF: Resolved: The costs of a college education outweigh the benefits.