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The Chimes

Students across LA test back into school

Students across LA test back into school
Using a coronavirus test tracking software LAUSD opens after winter break.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor January 12, 2022

On Jan. 11 the Los Angeles United School District started their spring semester. According to the Los Angeles Daily News, while thousands of students returned to campus, many seats were unfilled. LAUSD calculated that approximately 70% of students attended their first day back on campus. MANDATORY TESTING Before...

COVID-19 cases spike among unvaccinated youth

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Public health officials raise concern over rising cases of coronavirus in children.
Andi Basista and Caleb Jonker August 30, 2021

Across the nation, children are headed back to school, and for many students that means returning to the classroom for the first time in over a year. Los Angeles County health officials are concerned over an increased trend in coronavirus cases in children not yet eligible to receive the vaccine. While...

Soaring Stories: motivated to teach

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Briana Valdez shares her passion for helping students grow.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) March 20, 2018

Q: WHAT IS YOUR NAME, YEAR AND MAJOR? A: Briana Valdez, sophomore elementary education major Q: HOW WOULD DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? A:  Passionate, Hard-working, Motivated Q: WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? WHAT DO YOU LOVE DOING? A: "I love working with students. I work with high...

Common Core effects remain unseen

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Impact of national standards remains unnoticeable among incoming classes, yet education majors learn to teach under these standards.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer September 29, 2015
Impact of national standards remains unnoticeable among incoming classes, yet education majors learn to teach under these standards.