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Dec 28, 20182 min read
“Straight Outta Bethlehem” Rocks The House
When Bethany students went home to celebrate Christmas with their family this year, they understood what the holiday was about. Part of...
Nov 28, 20181 min read
You, Me, & the LBC | Patrick Henry Foundation
We talk to Kathleen Mest, the events chair of the Patrick Henry Foundation, about the organization's upcoming fundraiser at Boathouse on...
Nov 13, 20183 min read
Mark Twain Elementary Celebrates Veterans Day the Right Way
The students at Mark Twain Elementary School once again went the extra mile to honor veterans last Friday during their annual Mark Twain...
Oct 9, 20183 min read
Honors Program Brings TED Talks to Long Beach
Ideas worth sharing is the heart of the concept behind TED Talks, an increasingly popular forum for learning and expanding knowledge...
May 1, 20183 min read
How to Use Mobile Technology When Traveling
Bolt Computer Training owner and technology expert Susan Boltinghouse gives tips to maximize your upcoming trip with technology. When...
Apr 26, 20182 min read
Combating Math Anxiety
In honor of Stress Awareness Month, here are some tips from Math Hive Learning Center to complete math with confidence. April is National...
Apr 19, 20181 min read
You, Me & The LBC - El Dorado Family Night Walk
Want to bring your kids on a fun, outdoor adventure? Look no further than the El Dorado Nature Center and Regional Park in Long Beach. In...
Apr 6, 20181 min read
The Story of Prospector Pete
Prospector Pete has been the beloved mascot of California State University, Long Beach for decades but not too many know that he was...
Mar 31, 20181 min read
Early Long Beach History - Puvungna
Did you know that before California State University, Long Beach, before The Pike, and even before Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch &...
Mar 30, 20185 min read
Hearing with the Heart
Sid Shapiro with her students: Kaia, Axel, Junior, Jonathan Alan, Nico. On one sunny, clear, and blue sky day in March, it’s right before...
Mar 19, 20182 min read
Long Beach Seventh Grader Advances to National Spelling Bee
Dina Miranda becomes the first student from the Long Beach Unified School District to advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. On...
Jan 9, 20184 min read
Pioneers of Local Education and the Names Behind our Local Schools (continued)
Burcham Elementary School 5610 E Monlaco Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808 David Burcham has been credited for the strong moral fiber that ran...
Nov 27, 20174 min read
Long Beach Neighborhood Names Immortalize their Founders...(continued)
Bixby Hill Bixby Hill is a gated community located across the street on the east side of California State University, Long Beach. The...
Nov 17, 20173 min read
Pioneers of Local Education and the Names Behind our Local Schools continued...
Prisk Elementary School 2375 Fanwood Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815 After one term in the State Senate, William Prisk quickly learned that...
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