February College Search Guide
San Diego State University. | Courtesy photo
The road to college
By May S. Ruiz
It’s been 13 months since the first signs of coronavirus in
the United States were reported. To date,...
L.A. County Students Can Apply for California Credit Union Scholarship
California Credit Union invites college-bound students in Los Angeles County to apply for its 2021 College Scholarship Program. Through the program, the credit union provides $20,000 in scholarships annually to recognize Southern California students who are motivated in their academic studies and active in...
Newsom Hopes to Get Students Back to School by Spring
The State Safe Schools for All plan, California’s framework to expand the number of schools resuming in-person instruction, was released on Dec. 30 by Governor Gavin Newsom.
According to the governor’s office, the plan is “Informed by growing evidence of the decreased risks and increased benefits of in-person instruction.”
The plan was...
January College Search Guide
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The road to college
By May S. Ruiz
This new year starts with more warnings and worries about a "twindemic" — cases of the seasonal flu...
PEF’s Teacher Grant Program and Other Initiatives Support PUSD
Pasadena Unified School District Office. | Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
By May S. Ruiz
Nine months into the coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19 continues to challenge school systems, teachers, and students. Distance learning,...
December College Search Guide
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The road to college
By May S. Ruiz
The coronavirus pandemic changed the way learning is delivered not only for elementary and high schools but for colleges and...
$1.2M Edison Scholars Program 2021 Application Period Open
High school seniors whose dreams are to power the future and make a difference through the study of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) are invited to apply for Edison International’s $1.2 million Edison Scholars Program.
Each year, Edison International, the parent company of Southern...
Free After-School Programs Offered at L.A. County Parks
The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering free outdoor after-school programs designed for school-age children in first through sixth grade, operating Tuesday through Friday from 2 to 5 p.m.
Trained staff are focused on every child having a memorable experience and...
5 Crucial Money Tips for College Students
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College is supposed to be the best time of your life and,
while it is for many, it can also come with financial stress for some students.
To avoid becoming stressed by...
November College Search Guide
Carleton College. | Courtesy photo
The Road to College
By May S. Ruiz
A year ago, when wildfires were raging all over Southern California, I wrote that it would be a...