Education

Trump signs order aiming to close the Education Department

The Trump administration has already moved to cut the department's staff by nearly half.

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What LAUSD students with disabilities need to know about the ban on cellphones in class

There are at least 63,000 students with disabilities in the Los Angeles Unified School District, and many may be exempted from the district’s restrictive cellphone policy.

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UC president announces hiring freeze and other cuts

President Michael Drake announced the changes amid uncertainty about the UC system's future budget and potential cuts because of Trump administration actions.

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Trump's college overhauls raise anxiety among college-bound high school students

College advisors are hearing concerns about the future of federal financial aid federal loans, and support for financial aid forms.

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Having trouble with your income tax return? These IRS-approved college students can help — for free

Every year, Cal State Long Beach accounting students prepare taxes for dozens of classmates and other community members.

A man with medium skin tone and short, dark hair smiles for a photograph. He is standing in front of a table with stacks of paper, a hand sanitizer, a printer, and a tape dispenser spread across. Behind the desk, there is a window with two sheets of paper taped on. One of them reads "IRS: Free Tax Preparation." The other reads: "Your civil rights are protected," in English and in Spanish. A multi-tiered parking lot, trees, and blue pyramid sit in the background, amid a light blue sky with several clouds.

Attention bandwagon NCAA basketball fans: Your guide to top-seeded USC and UCLA in the women's tournament

The Bruins and Trojans have great records this season. And if they keep winning during March Madness, they may face each other soon.

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How the Trump administration is changing college in California

Since January, the Trump Administration has taken a series of actions that touch virtually every aspect of higher education in Southern California, from campus protests to financial aid.