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 their schools and communities. “We realize that managing the costs of…
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 developed in partnership with the Legislature, and the governor’s adjustment…
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 California Edison, awards $40,000 scholarships, paid over four years, to…
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 making friends, by encouraging creativity and an appreciation for fun…
In a year filled with unfavorable financial figures for many, the Arcadia Unified School District has secured $5.7 million in silver-lining savings for Arcadia taxpayers. Capitalizing on low interest rates and the district’s exceptional credit rating, Arcadia Unified took action to refinance its current bonds and once again created savings for taxpayers. “With interest rates…
Arcadia Unified School District remains a leader in public education in the United States, ranking in the top 1%, of the over 10,700 school districts across the nation, according to Niche. Niche, an influential school and neighborhood review website, recently released its 2021 Best School Districts rankings, and Arcadia Unified has made the grade, achieving…
Many unanswered questions, lack of details as some districts rush to return By Terry Miller As school districts across California attempt to physically return to classrooms, a “woeful lack of planning for COVID-19 testing, tracing and prevention is putting educators, students and our communities at serious risk of contracting a virus that has already killed more than…
Los Angeles County is home to more than 70,000 teachers, and Arcadia Unified’s Barry Lisbin was identified as one of the top 48 among them to be celebrated and recognized through the Los Angeles County Office of Education’s (LACOE) 2020-2021 Teachers of the Year program. “Barry is that person where it’s not about having a…
As the 2020-2021 school year rolls on, Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department continues to offer a Half Day After School Camp that follows approved modifications by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Safer at Home Order. These guidelines are subject to change, based on the local protocols related to COVID-19 and will…
By AUSD Digital Communications Intern Claire Li “I realized I had to evacuate when I saw the fire coming down the mountain; every 10 minutes it just kept getting bigger and closer,” recounted Arcadia High School junior Zoe Bui. The Bobcat Fire, currently at 62% containment and having burned approximately 114,202 acres as of Sept….
