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LAUSD might ban smartphones during school day (for real this time)

The Los Angeles Unified board will consider directing staff to create a policy that would ban student phones and social media use from bell to bell.

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Learning Disabilities In Higher Ed: Community College Alum Open Up About Getting The Services They Needed

Across California, tens of thousands of students with learning disabilities are navigating higher ed. But not all of them are getting the support they need, and many have to learn to advocate for themselves.

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California Ranks Bottom Third In Overall Child Well-Being, Per New Report

California's best ranking was in children’s health, worst was in economic conditions, according to authors of the report.

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Legislature Adds To Suspension Of School, Community College Funding In 2024-25 Placeholder Budget

Gov. Newsom and the Legislature will have until July 1 to reach a final compromise.

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Here’s What Students With Learning Disabilities Need To Know Before Enrolling In Community College

There’s a lot of help available, but students have to take the first step.

Artists In USC's Master's Program Won't Pay A Dime Of Tuition Starting This Fall

The highly selective School of Dramatic Arts joins Juilliard and Yale in offering free tuition to future artists.

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UCLA Appoints Julio Frenk, University Of Miami President, As New Chancellor

Frenk will lead one of the country's most competitive public universities after a turbulent year.

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Safety Concerns On The Rise In LAUSD; Carvalho Looks To Police

The district has temporarily restored officers to two schools, reviving longstanding debates and dissatisfaction over school policing.

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LA Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge Returns (With A New Tote Bag To Covet)

The Los Angeles Public Library’s summer reading challenge kicks off with a new tote bag designed by local artist Noor Sofi.

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Trump-Appointed Judges Revive Lawsuit Against LA Schools’ COVID Vaccine Mandate

Courts recently have tossed lawsuits challenging expired COVID-19 rules. A panel on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals restored a case against the Los Angeles Unified School District, allowing employees to sue to prevent future vaccine mandates.

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