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Pasadena Unified cuts 151 positions as enrollment losses continue across California

The Pasadena Unified School District board of education voted Thursday to cut the full-time positions in response to continued enrollment problems.

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California’s fund to build student housing runs dry — leaving community colleges in the lurch

Many schools have tried — and failed — to secure state grants to build more student housing.

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School districts want more electric buses. Will their plans survive the Trump Administration?

Compton Unified recently unveiled a new fleet of electric school buses, but the fate of funding promised for other schools is unclear under the Trump administration.

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UC Riverside hopes early exposure to college boosts Inland Empire graduation rates

The Inland Empire is falling behind in educating students for well-paid, professional jobs, limiting the economic prospects of the region’s youngest inhabitants.

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UC workers go on strike, frustrated with pay and career advancement issues

Some services will be limited as thousands of employees walk off the job, including many healthcare workers.

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California extends student financial aid application deadline

The number of Californians using the FAFSA has been lagging, so the deadline has been pushed back to April 2.

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UC workers will strike this week. Here’s what that means for students and patients

Core emergency services will remain available, but some appointments will be delayed as 20,000 employees walk off the job, including many healthcare workers.

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The Trump administration wants colleges to end DEI programs. But what do those programs do?

Top public university leaders haven’t said whether they’ll challenge or comply with the Trump Administration’s calls to shutter DEI.

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Want to help protect SoCal's air quality? This internship is for you

Interns work on a project throughout the summer to gain hands-on experience, and participate in other activities related to environmental stewardship.

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LAUSD’s ‘really, really annoying’ cellphone ban may be working

All Los Angeles Unified campuses are now 'phone free' during the school day, and students say they’re seeing fewer devices.

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