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The Future of Education: Why Virtual Learning Might Be the Right Choice for Your Child

The most powerful thing we can do is help our teens reveal their true selves

Writing College Admissions Essays

Ask the Experts

5 Strategies to Enhance Your Child’s College and Career Planning

L.A. Parent intern reflects on the media industry

The Ups and Downs of Becoming a Journalist

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The Secret to Elevating Your Family’s Holiday Season

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Local High School Student Wins BigFuture College Scholarship

An Inspiring L.A. Teen

Balancing Books, Sports and…Autopsies

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Meeting the Moment: How charter public schools are helping kids cope and heal

New Shows & Movies

New on Screen: What to Watch in July

Guest Post

Summer Jobs: Building the Foundation for Success

WGA scholarship covers full tuition and housing

Local Students Earn Golf Caddies College Scholarship

How Parents Can Facilitate Racial Equity Discussions with Homeschoolers

One-on-one tutoring to the rescue

Evolving Education in the Digital Age

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Scholarship Opportunity for LGBTQ+ Youth

Study Shows Afterschool Programs in L.A. Are Providing STEM Learning

Are These K-12 Schools as Good as the Universities That Support Them?

University-Assisted Schools

Create a Plan for Success

Cultivating Solid Study Habits

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Coding for Kids

7 Reasons Schools Should Add Coding

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If Not You, Then Who Young Book Series and Young Inventors Club

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What to Do if Your Traditional School Isn’t Working for Your Child

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Virtual College Tours

Tips to Navigating Virtual College Campus Tours

Make the Most of Spring Break

Tips for College Planning

Passion and Preparation Are Key

Essays, Interviews, SAT/ACT and Other College Prep Tips During COVID

How College Admissions Has Changed During COVID

Scholarships to Help Recover from COVID-19

Does COVID -19 Belong in College Applications and Essays?

Rob Evans: Leading the Charge Toward Diversity and Inclusion

Graduation Dreaming: The Heartbreak and Hope of the Class of 2020

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Stress-Free College Applications?

What Resilience Means for Your Child

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Thinking Outside the College Box

Personal Finance Education for Kids

California Content Standards in New App

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Setting L.A. Teens Up For Success

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Don’t Get Caught up in College ‘What If’s’

internships for high schoolers

Starting Internships Early in Los Angeles

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On the Road to College

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Writing the Right College Essay: Tips to Stand Out From the Crowd

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College Scholarship Hacks: The Scoop on How and Where to Find Them

Our Breakfast-to-Bedtime Back to School Guide

The Push for Passion & Purpose in College Admissions

Chat Room: Molly Newman: Shepherding Students Toward The Arts – and Beyond

Filmmaker Greg Whiteley: Focusing on the Future of Education

Handling School Admissions Interviews Like a Boss

Tackling Homework Procrastination

Christopher Fulton, Ph.D.: Helping Anxious Teens (and Parents) on the Road to College

What You’ll Learn At School Open House

STEM Learning In L.A.

Why Kids Need Job Skills Now

How Nontraditional Schools Inspire Students

College Life: 5 Things To Tell Your Daughter Before Move-In Day

Three Must-Have Tools For High School Students

UCLA Admissions Director Offers Tips For Finding Your Child’s Path

ACT or SAT? Four Questions To Help Students Choose

Extracurricular Activities: What Colleges Really Care About