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Ross Brenneman
What I cover
My team covers the education, health and welfare of children and those who care for them, from early childhood through K-12 and higher education.
My background
I've spent my media career reporting and writing about issues related to K-12 and higher education. (Unless you count my very good college radio music show, Tase This!) I've interviewed teachers and students across the country to better understand how we can improve public education.
My goals
I'm interested in explaining why our education system is the way it is: Whom does it serve? What is it supposed to do? And how do we set up all children to succeed?
Best way to reach me
I welcome ideas and tips from people who are curious about specific issues or frustrated by situations that should be easier to navigate. The best way to reach me is by email at rbrenneman@laist.com, so that I can also discuss with my team.
Stories by Ross Brenneman
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Families say the process of choosing a school for their child is bewildering, overwhelming and anxiety-driven. So we made a guide to help.
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The landmark suit was brought by three Jewish students and a professor who accused the university of violating their civil rights.
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Charter advocates had sued the district over a recent policy that discourages co-locations on some kinds of campuses.
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The investigation remains ongoing, and officials did not rule out that other people could be involved.
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The school district’s enrollment has been dropping, and is now losing federal relief funding.
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Pasadena Unified School District released results from soil samples this week, five months after the Eaton Fire.
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The Olympic Games will be played across a vast swath of Southern California. Only two events still need playing sites.
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Federal agents were turned away from two South Los Angeles elementary schools this week, the district’s superintendent says.
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Parents say there's lots to appreciate about how school districts in Los Angeles have responded to the fires. But their patience is not infinite.
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The nation's second largest school district has been closed since Thursday as fires spread around the Los Angeles area.
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With the Palisades Fire close by, UCLA will move undergraduate and graduate classes online through Friday, Jan. 17.
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With fire danger still high, authorities implore you to follow evacuation orders. Lives are at stakeHeroic rescues. Heartbreaking tragedies. And no need for many of them, emergency response leaders say.
