Hands-on Topics Can’t Be Taught Online? Think Again
How do you teach drama without a stage? Jam together as a jazz band online? Dissect a frog without the frog? You get creative.
New hotline will guide students through the college admissions process
The College Access For All hotline can help students apply to schools, navigate financial aid and better understand how to pay for their education during COVID-19.
California’s community colleges partner with USC to oppose racism
The USC Race and Equity Center is uniting with 60 state community colleges to help their administrators and faculty better address the concerns of students and employees of color.
Not all kids have computers — and they’re being left behind with schools closed by the coronavirus
A trio of USC scholars found large disparities in technology access based on family income: Among the 20% of American households that make $25,000 or less a year, more than a third have no computer or internet access.
Returning to SoCal allowed this USC grad student to embrace her calling — and her roots
Pursuing her master’s at USC Rossier has given Mahagoney Borrayo-Gilchriest an opportunity to explore her heritage while furthering her commitment to shaping young minds.
Parents say they’re satisfied with school communication, uncertain about the future
USC Dornsife’s latest coronavirus study reveals that, while parents in almost 80% of households are pleased with outreach from their child’s school, challenges lie on the horizon.
COVID-19 crisis reveals ‘digital divide’ for L.A. County students
The stay-at-home orders have forced 1.5 million K-12 students to online classes, but a new USC Annenberg analysis found that 1 in 4 households lack the necessary tech for learning at home.
Report offers new guidance on how to teach during pandemic
The report — which includes insights from 15 USC Rossier faculty members and alumni — answers questions about online learning, grading practices and how to best teach students with special needs.
To counter COVID-19 misinformation, USC expert backs new approach to science learning
New research from USC Rossier aims to combat rampant misinformation on subjects like the coronavirus and climate change.
USC announces major financial aid expansion to benefit low- and middle-income families
Two new policies will make a USC undergraduate education more affordable for those who most need financial assistance.
Untold Los Angeles Stories Come Alive in K-12 Classrooms
USC Libraries brings diverse communities to light through the Lost LA Curriculum Project.
For USC Alumni Who Teach K-12, the Path to College Starts Early
Meet some of the Trojans who go back to school every autumn as elementary and secondary school teachers.
When special education legal disputes arise, staying neutral is necessary
Drawing on 30 years of experience, Richard Erhard teaches law students at USC Gould how to mediate complaints with teachers, administrators and parents.
USC Libraries to codevelop K-12 curriculum based on Emmy-winning L.A. documentary series
The Lost L.A. Curriculum Project will bring together Southern California educational and media organizations to create lesson plans that pull from the city’s rich history.
Trojan wants to bring the lessons of the L.A. Zoo to everyone
Anna Becker fell in love with the zoo as a child. As a member of the Los Angeles Zoo’s education team, she’s working to make its programs more accessible for students throughout the city.
USC Game Innovation Lab to bring award-winning video game into the classroom
Thanks to a $300,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Walden, a game will go from educational virtual adventure to potential teaching tool.
USC Hybrid High finally lands a permanent home in USC’s backyard
After six years in downtown Los Angeles, USC Hybrid High is finally moving to its new home in South Los Angeles, a mere block away from the university.
Reducing gun violence in schools is top education priority for California voters
USC Rossier/PACE Poll finds strong support for expanding mental health and holding active shooter drills.
Steps for School Violence Prevention, from USC Experts
As elementary and secondary schools grapple with bullying and violence, USC experts help chart a path forward to make classrooms safer.
USC Viterbi’s Adopt-a-School program announces new partnerships
The STEM outreach program will team up with two national leaders in education.
Former ed secretary makes case that educators teach for social justice
In USC lecture, John B. King Jr. draws on his experiences growing up in New York City to show how educators can make a difference.
For USC professor, improving how kids learn math starts with how teachers learn math
The ways to teach the subject form the crux of a USC Rossier faculty member’s research.
How to Teach Against Hate? Lean on Genocide Survivors
Learning from eyewitnesses of some of history’s darkest moments, educators strive to teach the power of decency and respect.
New report shows public universities fail to find, support and graduate black students
USC Race and Equity Center authors grade every school for its equity efforts among men and women and student-to-faculty ratios.