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The first Mexican American member of the Los Angeles Unified board, Nava had many critics involved in the 1960s Chicano Movement.
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In line with previous years, the survey finds that Democrats and Republicans disagree about multiple aspects of higher education. While 73% of Democrats believe colleges and universities have a positive impact on the country, only 37% of Republicans feel that way.
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Researchers believe students are finally beginning to get back on track, but say there’s still a long road ahead.
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UC's Board of regents learned Thursday that retention rates declined last year, a trend that President Michael Drake said he's closely monitoring.
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“How much longer are we going to ask these schools that serve a majority of students of color to make do?” asks a UCLA researcher.
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An L.A. organization that helps women get into the lucrative trades can't get enough women to sign up.
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The California School Boards Association examined districts’ spending reports; its analysis reveals a lack of clarity on how billions in funding were used.
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