Schools

Three students from Burroughs High School directed their own films during a New York Film Academy intensive film-making course, shooting on Universal Studios' backlot.

After lengthy public and board member comment sessions, Burbank Unified's Board of Education voted to deny Giligia Charter Academy's petition to open an Armenian-centric charter school in Burbank.

Principal Michael Stumpf looks forward to his second year at the private Catholic high school and the introduction of a new technology program and STEM classes for students.

Woodbury's Initial Credit Summer program allows high school students from public and private schools in Burbank and the surrounding area complete required classes for graduation and open up their regular year school schedule for arts, sports and technology classes.

Full-time curriculum specialists at the elementary schools, two full-time elementary music teachers, middle schools' World Language program and additional school nurses, custodians and technology staff are just some of the line items ensured by the Burbank Unified School District's LCAP spending plan.

BUSD holds a special board meeting to hear community concerns and discuss the recent approval of Gilgia Charter Academy, a charter school aimed at the Armenian community.

Thursday evening's presentation of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Starlight Bowl showcases an appealing take on the comedy and weeks of preparation by Burbank youth.

BUSD Board of Education approves a new independent study program

Friends and families at Disney Elementary have rallied around young Jacob Angel and his family after the first grader was diagnosed in March 2014 with a very rare kidney cancer.

After a committee vote and recommendations made by a cross section of teachers, staff and students, the new design made its way up on the gymnasium wall