Poll: California voters are skeptical about school quality but support more funding
The annual PACE/USC Rossier poll also finds voters questioning the fairness of the college admissions process.
USC’s life-changing college-prep program for local youth receives transformative gift
William and Leslie McMorrow’s donation endows the Neighborhood Academic Initiative, ensuring ongoing support for future generations of promising students in South and East Los Angeles.
Neighborhood segregation is driven by income inequality, choice of school districts
The districts are a key factor for families with children, USC sociologist finds.
Alumna to pick recipients for Earth, Wind & Fire Music Foundation support
MSW graduate ‘keeps the music alive’ for young people in local communities, offering music lessons, grants and scholarships.
Alum aims to end inequalities in education, health care
Medical student empowers underrepresented high school students to pursue careers through MERIT, a nonprofit he created to end disparities.
Teaching social and emotional skills may contribute to academic success
A holistic approach to education is needed to nurture the skills, researchers find.
Children receive new books for winter break
USC students hand out hundreds of books to youngsters they tutored this semester.
LAUSD, USC Social Work strive to better serve children with military ties
Information obtained by school district can help provide resources to students and their families.
National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement moves to USC School of Social Work
The center offers resources and training to educators, agencies and the community in times of need.
How do we make Los Angeles a great city?
Four women highlight mobility, homelessness, higher education and teachers among the key priorities.
Donate to the USC Book Drive – from your computer
Books will go to schoolchildren who attend the schools surrounding USC’s University Park and Health Science campuses.
Schwarzenegger urges Congress to keep after-school funding
As legislators consider $1 billion in cuts, the former governor launches an initiative that would give students adult supervision and life-enrichment programs.