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Education News Roundup
Mentoring: A 2012 Resolution We Can Get Behind!
Earlier this week, The White House released President Obama's proclamation marking January 2012 as National Mentoring Month. Read More »
Trending Now: Volunteerism in America
Colleges prefer students engaged in community service. People flock to food banks to help serve holidays meals. Read More »
What’s in Your Lunch Box?
The nutritional value, or lack thereof, in school lunches has been a hot topic in the news. With many LAUSD schools welcoming fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and saying good bye to all things fatty and fried, a big question on everyone's mind is - what do the students think? Read More »
Education News Round-Up: November 2011
State budget cuts continue to hold a prominent role in our local education news. In other news, parents are seeking to pass legislation that would allow them to play a greater role in creating education policy Read More »
Implementing Environmental Education: Fun Books and Innovative Schools
Our first environmental education post from two weeks ago examines the importance of prioritizing environmental literacy in schools. This post will emphasize two children's book series that can help to foster a respect and admiration for the environment, and will also highlight local and nationwide schools with this particular focus. Read More »
Environmental Literacy is on the Agenda!
Here at KOREH L.A we talk a great deal about literacy. But literacy can apply to many disciplines besides conventional reading comprehension. Have you ever thought about the environmental literacy level of your children or grandchildren? Read More »
Education News Round-Up: October 2011
Contract Negotiations with LAUSD and UTLA, dealing with discrimination, implementing healthy meals, and Steve Jobs' death were some of the top stories in the world of education during October. Read More »
Education News Round-Up: September 2011
With the recession, schools are feeling the pinch. Many of the top new stories this month dealt with the complexities and conflict surrounding this lack of funding. Read More »
Cuts in Education Spark State of Emergency Protest
The Board of Education's decision to replace more than half of Huntington Park High School's staff resulted in an emotionally-charged protest by students. Read More »
