Franklin Elementary students in Santa Monica organized a protest against plans to replace their natural grass field with artificial turf. The demonstration, led by second graders, gathered 162 student signatures opposing SMMUSD's modernization plan.
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is revising decades-old safety policies to address modern security concerns, including restrictions on unauthorized recording and expanded surveillance cameras on campuses.
Santa Monica College's Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to approve layoffs of approximately 70 staff members facing a projected $16.7 million deficit. Critics spent hours condemning the board for what they called years of incompetent leadership that led to the crisis.
Santa Monica College's Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday to address a financial crisis resulting in approximately 70 staff layoffs. The college faces depleting reserves by 2026-27 despite $8.6M in cuts as enrollment has dropped 13% since 2018.
Santa Monica College will eliminate approximately 70 positions as it faces a projected $16.7 million deficit that could deplete its financial reserves by 2026-27. The cuts come after implementing $8.6 million in budget reductions and amid declining enrollment.
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District board reviewed extensive revisions to nine student services policies, updating regulations unchanged since 2009. Changes focus on attendance, work permits, safety transfers, and align with recent California legislation.
Palisades Charter High School has reopened with 36 modular classrooms following wildfire damage. The complex recovery effort involved LAUSD, Santa Monica officials, and private sector partners to bring students back to campus after months of displacement.
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Westside Coalition presented Education Awards to seven high school seniors and recent graduates at a Jan. 19 ceremony in Santa Monica. Recipients were recognized for exemplifying King's principles of nonviolence.
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District will hold its annual Kindergarten Roundup on Jan. 22, allowing parents to meet school staff and begin registration for 2026-27. California's Universal Prekindergarten now makes TK the entry-level grade for eligible children.
The Santa Monica College Planetarium presents winter shows exploring the solar system and black holes on Fridays and Sundays. Shows feature the latest astronomy news and are hosted by Sarah Vincent, with tickets ranging from $7-16.
The Santa Monica College Emeritus Art Gallery will present a free online exhibition of painted portraits by artist Barbara Gordon beginning Jan. 22, featuring works that showcase Gordon's connections with women and children subjects.
Students from Palisades Charter High School and Santa Monica High School affected by the 2025 Palisades fire will present a global livestream on Jan. 24 to share their experiences and demand fossil fuel companies pay for climate-related damages.
