USC President C. L. Max Nikias made his first visit to USC Hybrid High School on Jan. 17, 2013, touring classrooms, meeting with educators, and listening to students talk about their experiences. Developed by the USC Rossier School of Education, the new Los Angeles Unified School District public charter school in downtown Los Angeles opened its doors to more than 125 ninth-graders in September, 2012. By blending personalized curricula, technology and flexible schedules, Hybrid High is specifically geared to improve the graduation rates of its students by allowing them to master the curriculum at their own pace. Read the full article.