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LAUSD leaders decry immigration raids as stoking fear during graduation season

“It’s a time for honoring student achievement, not inflicting fear,” said LAUSD Board Vice President Rocío Rivas.

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International students in the U.S.: Who they are, where they're from

The Trump administration continues to target foreign nationals looking to attend U.S. universities. Here's a closer look at who these students are, where they come from and what they study.

People hold up signs during the Harvard Students for Freedom rally in support of international students at the Harvard University campus in Boston on May 27.

LA County’s bookmobiles started rolling in the 1940s. Now they’re electric

The newest electric bookmobile is rolling through eastern L.A. County, checking out books, Wi-Fi hot spots, laptops and more.

Fewer charter schools share LAUSD campuses, but tension remains

Next school year, 41 LAUSD schools will house an independently run charter school on their campus.

‘Serving adult learners’: California community colleges are expanding short-term career programs

More adult students want a quicker path to a certificate and entering the workforce.

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San Marino voters poised to renew school funding measure

Returns show Measure R currently has the two-thirds of votes needed to pass.

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California needs more bilingual teachers; state bill opens door for Mexican instructors

Bill would expand teacher exchange program to help meet needs in dual immersion classes and help Spanish speaking students.

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What are charter schools and how do they work in LA?

Depending on who you ask, charter schools represent either an existential threat to public schools or an innovative model for learning. For many families, it’s just one more school option to consider.

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LAUSD approves $604 million plan to rebuild schools destroyed in Palisades Fire

Most construction is slated to finish in 2028. But questions remain about how many kids will return.

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The LA Public Library's summer reading program is about more than tote bags

But we do love a tote bag, especially one that features cute animals. Families should sign kids up soon for L.A. city and county reading programs.

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