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2012 Teacher Awards Deadline Extended: Due Wednesday, May 9!

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 No Comments Yet

Please help recognize excellence in education at central L.A. schools by nominating a teacher for the 21st Annual ECCLA Teacher Awards. Two teachers will receive a cash prize of $500. Schools located in our service area are eligible to nominate a teacher for this award. Nominees must be K-12 classroom teachers at one of ECCLA’s schools in the [...]

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Expo Line Grand Opening, Four Festivals, Free Fares and More

Thursday, April 26th, 2012 No Comments Yet

The following message is from David Galaviz, Executive Director, USC Local Government Relations: Community members – Below please find the latest information regarding the opening of the Expo. Line which is occurring this weekend. First, Expo. is hosting four community festivals: – 7th Street Metro Center Station – USC/Expo – (Pardee Plaza on the USC [...]

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State Controller LA Summer Internship

Thursday, April 12th, 2012 No Comments Yet

The Office of State Controller John Chiang is now accepting summer intern applications for its Los Angeles office. This is a non-paid internship. There will be two six-week sessions offered. Additionally, all interns must attend a mandatory orientation. The application deadline is April 23, 2012. Click here for more information and here for the application.

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About ECCLA
The Education Consortium of Central Los Angeles (ECCLA) has a mission to provide enriched educational opportunities for students in the greater Exposition/Univerisity Park area in Central Los Angeles. More than 60 public and parochial schools in this area are served by ECCLA.
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California Credit Union Teacher Grant and Student Scholarships
Attention teachers! Have a great class project idea? Founded by teachers for teachers in 1933, the California Credit Union (CCU) seeks to support educators by funding innovative learning opportunities for their students. CCU will award up to twenty (20) $500 Teacher Grants.
The Big Draw Returns to L.A. During Month of October
The Big Draw LA creates opportunities for people of all ages to discover that drawing can help us SEE, THINK and INVENT. During October 2010, Ryman Arts spearheaded over 30 Big Draw LA events across Los Angeles. Your class could win prizes and raise the profile of your arts efforts by joining in. Get news for The Big Draw LA 2011, and consider adding an art event in your class or at your school. Learn more and join in.
Urban Wildlife and All That Construction at NHM
They moved the giant bronze dinosaur statues in front of the Natural History Museum and dug up the whole front yard. What's going on? The new North Campus outdoor museum space will offer teachers a wide range of new resources on wildlife and urban habitats. Learn what's coming up and how you can bring it to your students.

2012 Teacher Awards Deadline Extended: Due Wednesday, May 9!
Time is very short this year for getting in your nominations, but great teachers still need recognition for the extraordinary work they do. Please plan to submit your nominations this week! Click on the headline link for details.
Expo Line Grand Opening, Four Festivals, Free Fares and More
Community members - Click on the link to find the latest information regarding the opening of the Expo. Line which is occurring this weekend.
State Controller LA Summer Internship
The Office of State Controller John Chiang is now accepting summer intern applications for its Los Angeles office. This is a non-paid internship. There will be two six-week sessions offered. Additionally, all interns must attend a mandatory orientation. The application deadline is April 23, 2012.