Education

UC’s President Had A Plan To Deescalate Protests. How Did We Get A Night Of Violence At UCLA?

As tensions grew to violence against a UCLA student encampment erected in protest over the war in Gaza, many are criticizing law enforcement’s lack of intervention.

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US Education Department Now Promising Three-Day Turnaround On Lingering FAFSA Applications

Education Department says issues are fixed, begs remaining students to submit.

More California High School Students Want Career Training. How The State Is Helping

More of the state’s high school students are enrolling in career pathway programs for skilled, high-wage jobs.

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How Community Colleges Are Banding Together To Boost Graduation Rates Among Men Of Color

The Men of Color Action Network's annual conference gives students and professionals a chance to share resources and rethink higher ed.

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Here's Where Protests And Encampments Stand At University Campuses In SoCal

Authorities move in on growing encampment at UC Irvine.

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Reader Question: I’m Ready To Transfer Colleges, But Do I Have To Submit My Old (Not Great) Grades?

Even if your old grades are not stellar, you can still move forward with your academic goals.

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You Can Soon Get Academic Credit — And Maybe Even A Job — For Studying Game Shows At Cal State LA

With game shows red hot in the entertainment industry, the L.A. campus is offering a new three-class series in the fall to teach students the history of TV game shows, how to create a pilot, and how to produce one.