El Segundo High School hosts AI conference, Chevron showcases Spot 2.0
by Ralph Doyle “AI Movement in Education” (AIM) was the title of a conference hosted by El Segundo High School and sponsored by Chevron on Tuesday, March 11. Local community leaders and educators attended the conference, which underscored the district’s commitment to integrating AI into its curriculum. El Segundo High School students led sessions exploring […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 2-20-25
Spotlight: Saturday, February 22 Lanakila Classic, Seaside Lagoon Open Ocean races (long and short) with outrigger canoes 1- and 2 persons, stand-up and prone paddleboards, surf skis, and V1s. Kids mini-course in the Harbor. Registration opens at 7 a.m. Preregistration online is recommended. $40. Open to the public. Proceeds will be donated to LA Fire […]
EDUCATION: MBUSD adds two integrated ethnic studies courses
by Mark McDermott The Manhattan Beach Unified School District Board of Education is preparing to offer two new courses for the 2025-26 school year that would each meet the state of California’s legally mandated ethnic studies requirements. A yearlong course, titled “U.S. History: Diversity and Cultural Studies,” would expand on a pilot course offered this […]
WILDFIRE FALLOUT: Mira Costa High School welcomes 125 new students
by Mark McDermott Pacific Palisades was still in flames when the calls started coming. Within days, some of the town’s young residents began arriving on Manhattan Beach Unified School District campuses. As the fires finally died out, more kept arriving, especially to Mira Costa High School, where on one day alone last week 56 new […]
Diving into life together: Jack Baldelli and Ann Muscatt are united by their love of science and adventure
by Chelsea Sektnan Jack Baldelli and Ann Muscat’s mailbox stands out in their a quiet Rancho Palos Verdes neighborhood. It is made partly from a liquid fuel cell once used in a spacecraft and crafted to resemble a diving bell. This artistic flair hints at the fascinating lives of the married couple whose shared passions […]
About Town Redondo: Metro surveying, new RUHS classes, DEI “Footsteps to Freedom”
Redondo Union H.S. to add four classes Four new classes will be offered at RUHS next year. They are AP Microeconomics, Unified P.E. – in which mentor students work with developmentally disabled kids – “Project Lead the Way” Aerospace Engineering, and Advanced Digital (media) Production Two. The Redondo Unified School board approved the four classes […]
Araksya Karapetyan, Star Anchor in PV
“Good Day LA” anchor Araksya Karapetyan learned all she really needed to know at her immigrant family’s Malaga Cove Ranch Market by Elka Worner The Malaga Cove Ranch Market is a touchstone for Araksya Karapetyan, linking her family’s proud immigrant story to her own rise to prominence as a respected fixture of local television news. […]
Top 5 Most Reliable Essay Writing Services of 2024 for Quality Results
With today’s educational environment becoming more challenging, students often seek out professional essay writing services that could help them handle the workload effectively. Such services help students gain higher grades by delivering well-researched, original papers on time. However, with many options available, choosing a reliable service may be a daunting task. To make your […]
EDUCATION: Survey shows MBUSD students feel a sense of belonging to their schools
by Mark McDermott Students in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District are increasingly feeling a positive sense of belonging at their schools, according to a survey conducted in partnership with the Beach Cities Health District. The BCHD Tri District Survey is administered each spring and fall and includes MBUSD, Redondo Beach Unified, and the Hermosa […]
Letters to the Editor 11-28-24
Too young Dear ER: Manhattan Beach school’s e-bike safety program is a great idea (“MBUSD launches e-bike safety program,” ER November 14, 2023). However fourth and fifth graders are too young to be riding e-bikes in traffic with automobiles, and trucks. These bikes are nothing more than electric motorcycles. We license youths to drive cars. […]
Cracking the Code: What It Really Takes to Succeed in Medical School
Entering medical school is a significant achievement and a bold step toward a challenging but rewarding career. However, the path to becoming a doctor is filled with rigorous coursework, intense exams, and various pressures that test one’s resilience, time management, and mental stamina. For those who aim to excel, understanding what it takes to succeed […]
Can You Be Denied Employment Because of Your Credit Score
If you’re in the market for a new job, you may not even be aware that some prospective employers will consider your credit score when you apply for various positions. A credit score is a three-digit number that shows how likely you are to repay your debts. Lenders and creditors often look at your credit […]
EDUCATION: MBUSD student performance rises in state tests
by Mark McDermott Every autumn the Manhattan Beach Unified School District receives what school board trustee Bruce Greenberg likes to call its “report card,” or what is more cumbersomely known as the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, a battery of standardized tests required by the state to measure how well students are learning. […]
Hermosa Beach School Board candidate Carol Kluthe was Ed Foundation President
by Kevin Cody When Carol Kluthe, her husband, and two young daughters moved back to Hermosa Beach in 2015, after two years in New York, she asked friends why the curriculum at Hermosa school wasn’t equal to her daughters’ school in New York. Hermosa’s coveted Spanish classes were assigned by lottery. The music teacher had […]
The Future of STEM Education in Redondo Beach: How New Science Labs Could Shape the Next Generation
Ever wondered how cutting-edge science labs could transform STEM education in Redondo Beach? With the 2024 bond measure proposing significant upgrades to Hermosa Valley School, including new science labs and athletic facilities, the stakes have never been higher for our students’ futures. To fully embrace these upcoming changes, students might find resources like do […]
EDUCATION: MBUSD will seek $200 million school bond in November election
by Mark McDermott The Manhattan Beach Unified School District Board of Education voted unanimously last week to place a $200 million school bond measure on the November election ballot. The proposed school bond is intended to address the more than $400 million in needed upgrades identified in the recently completed Facilities Master Plan. The tax […]