Education

Still No Unicorn, But LA County Girl Has Helped Raise Thousands Of Dollars For Animal Welfare

Los Angeles County granted the first ever unicorn license to a local first grader last December with one caveat— first she had to find one.

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What We Learned This Year About Schools, Students, And The Systems That Support Them

Every year we look back on the important stories of the past 12 months — and look ahead to the stories in the new year.

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Many California Undocumented Students Are Missing Out On Financial Aid. An Easier, New Application Could Get Them More Money

The financial aid application for undocumented students is cumbersome and confusing, and many students aren’t completing the forms. A new law streamlines the process.

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LAUSD Receives Mostly ‘B’ Grades From District Parents, Survey Reveals

The 2023 survey also marks the second year of the district’s four-year strategic plan under Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, who garnered approval from two-thirds of survey respondents.

Under a mural featuring Karen Bass, the LA Unified superintendent talks with two masked students.

At One Compton Unified Elementary School, Some Parents And Staff Allege Principal Mistreated Students

The principal of George Washington Carver Elementary has won several education awards and has a legal background. Francisca Owoaje has supporters but is also the subject of complaints from parents and staff.

Billboard reads George Washington Carver Elementary Home of the Crusaders

Tired Of The Waiting Lists For California’s Public Universities, Nursing Students Increasingly Turn To Expensive Private Programs

The number of nursing students enrolling in high-priced private programs has nearly doubled over the past 10 years as the state’s public universities have stagnated in growth.

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At A University, The Question 'Who's In Charge Here?' Comes With A Lot Of Answers

Conflicts this year at CSU Fullerton and Cal Poly Pomona show divisions between administration and faculty members.

California Looks To The Health System To Sustain Mental Health Funds In Schools

To create an education system that has stable funds for mental health, California educators and leaders are turning to the health system and launching a statewide behavioral health initiative to fill funding gaps in fluctuating, sometimes unpredictable school budgets.

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LAUSD's Winter Academy Is Underway. Seats Are Still Open

The district’s voluntary learning days provide child care, meals, and an opportunity for students to catch up academically.

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School Attendance Dropped During The Pandemic, But New Data Suggests A Rebound

Educators say they can’t help students catch up if they’re not in the classroom and schools with lower average attendance can lose state funding.

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