November College Search Guide
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The Road to College
By May S. Ruiz
FRESHMAN
With all the wildfires raging on everywhere in Southern California, it would be a welcome...
Where Have All the Children Gone: Public Education by the Numbers
By Brian Beary
In a state
where the overall population has continued to steadily rise, school attendance
has dropped ever so slightly over the past five years. The US Census estimates
that California’s population last year was 39,557,045, up from just over...
Deep Dive Into Progress at Monrovia Unified
By
Susan Motander
Two weeks ago, the Monrovia Unified School Board
along with the Superintend of Schools Dr. Katherine Thorossian, and the Teacher
of the year Jennifer Maljian, made thorough presentations on the state of the
schools in Monrovia; they’re good and getting...
Edison Scholarships Available for High School Students
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,...
Red Ribbon Week in Monrovia
Are you wondering why trees at the schools of
Monrovia Unified are all sporting bright red ribbons this week? This
is Red Ribbon Week, the celebration of living a drug-free life. The police
department has also been busy tying ribbons around light poles in front of
public buildings. In...
State of Monrovia Schools: Overall Doing Well, Absenteeism Remains a Problem
By Susan Motander
Last Wednesday the Monrovia Unified School Board along with the superintendent of schools, Dr. Katherine Thorossian, and the teacher of the year, Jennifer Maljian, made a thorough presentation on the state of the schools in Monrovia....
Curious About Monrovia Schools? Get the 411 Next Wednesday
By
Susan Motander
The full picture about the Monrovia Unified
School District will be given next Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the State of the
Schools Address. The presentation from the members of the School Board and
Dr. Katherine Thorossian, the superintendent of schools, will...
No Monrovia Student is an Island Entire of Itself
By
Susan Motander
“We are student centered in this district,” said
Dr. Katherine Thorossian, superintendent of schools. “It is our reason for
being, the staff, administration and board.”
In a wide-ranging discussion of the school
district, the superintendent pointed to the...
October College Search Guide
The Road to College
By May S. Ruiz
The road to college involves four years of complicated planning and complex scheduling. High school students are extremely busy – homework, extra-curricular activities in art and sports,...
MUSD Superintendent Urges Parents to Monitor Children’s Social Media In Light of Recent Threat
Monrovia High School (MHS) was among the most recent targets of threats of school violence made on social media that turned out to be non-credible after investigation by local authorities, Monrovia Unified School District (MUSD) Superintendent Katherine Thorossian revealed in an email sent by...