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A graphic explaining the updated mobile communication policy for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is shown.

Education

School board officially approves cell phone policy

by Thomas Leffler

December 9, 2024

The penultimate regularly-scheduled meeting of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education in 2024 took a big step...

A picture of a fourth grade female student standing next to her art project is shown.

Education

Grant students show off Reflections art pieces

by Thomas Leffler

December 9, 2024

The students of Grant Elementary School were beaming with pride this past month, showcasing their pieces for the 2024-25 PTA...

A graphic shows school district territories in Santa Monica and Malibu, California.

Education

Malibu submits updated school unification study

by Thomas Leffler

December 6, 2024

The City of Malibu has made a second crack at proving the feasibility of an educational split between the city’s...

Education

High schools moved on from college for all. Will Trump come through for job training?

by Cal Matters

December 5, 2024

With strong bipartisan support, career and technical education programs are poised to be a centerpiece of education policy over the...

A graphic shows the 2024 California School Dashboard Results for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.

Education

District report shows academic growth in fundamental subjects

by Thomas Leffler

December 4, 2024

Campuses throughout Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) saw marked improvements in several categories in the 2024 California School Dashboard....

Education

High school student starts up non-profit to help educate children in Uganda

by Scott Snowden

December 1, 2024

Palisades Charter High School senior, Alexis Stamatelopoulos, has created an ambitious non-profit organization to help educate children in Uganda. By...