Not business as usual at L.A. Unified

L.A. Unified's swift action in response to the alleged sex abuse at Miramonte Elementary is a striking about-face for a district known for trying to contain scandals by sweeping them under the rug.

L.A. Unified faces hefty costs from Miramonte School scandal

With two Miramonte teachers accused of lewd acts on students, the district faces potential legal liability that could run into the millions of dollars. In addition, the district is paying the old staff and a replacement staff.

Cal State Northridge students stress out under tightened enrollment

Thousands remain in limbo as the over-enrolled campus imposes class and credit limits to avoid a $7-million fine.

Who really benefits from putting high-tech gadgets in classrooms?

How much genuine value is there in fancy educational electronics? Don't let companies or politicians fool you.

Settling school disputes before they escalate

At Charles Maclay Middle School in Pacoima, a program funded by the Center for Civic Mediation teaches students how to resolve conflict and learn to coexist peacefully among their classmates.

Not Just for Kids: 'The Miseducation of Cameron Post'

Emily J. Danforth tells of a 12-year-old Montana girl whose awakening homosexuality gets her in trouble.

Surprised Pasadena teacher receives national honor

At a student achievement assembly he helped organize at Muir High School, Manuel Rustin is stunned to learn that the Milken Family Foundation chairman had come to present the Milken Educator Award.

Claremont McKenna College inflated freshman SAT scores, probe finds

The SAT scores are used for national school rankings. A senior Claremont McKenna official has taken responsibility and resigned, the campus president announced.

Jesuit college's leader is of a different cloth

David Burcham, president of Loyola Marymount University, isn't a priest. He's not even Catholic. But as the school enters its second century, it's fallen on him — in suit and tie, not cloak and collar — to redefine the meaning of a Jesuit education.

When college applicants plagiarize, Turnitin can spot them

UCLA's Anderson School of Management and Stanford University are among more than 100 colleges using Turnitin's database to detect plagiarism in application essays.

How to grade a teacher

United Teachers Los Angeles and the school district should get behind a teacher-led evaluation system.

An L.A. teacher reviews her review

Evaluations don't take into account the real world of today's Los Angeles Unified School District classrooms.

Adult education on L.A. Unified's chopping block

With financial woes in Sacramento and new freedom on spending earmarked funds, the district proposes a budget that has no money to help adults get high school diplomas, learn English or acquire career skills.

New Web reality series puts USC in a bad light

The James Franco-produced 'Undergrads' depicts students drinking, partying and having run-ins with police. Administrators and students say the show doesn't accurately portray the campus.