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California Universities Evacuate Students from Israel, Citing War Risk

UC and CSU uncertain about programs' spring semester in Jerusalem and Haifa

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CSU Faculty, Trade Worker Unions Both Authorize Strikes

California State University adjunct faculty, counselors, librarians, and coaches voted Monday to authorize a strike.

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LACCD Plans To Build Campus Housing. It'll Take Years, Leaving Students Wondering About The Present

There is no question that the student demand for housing is high. But much about a plan to build hundreds of beds for community college students remains tentative.

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It’s Always Spooky Season For This Los Angeles Children’s Book Author

Rhode Montijo debuts a Día de los Muertos-inspired story told with just two words.

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Cal State Graduation Rates Remain Flat For Second Consecutive Year

Equity gaps in graduation persist for Black and low-income students.

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At LA Mission College, Spanish Speakers Find The Right Words To Improve Their Mental Health

Therapists say that giving speakers of other languages mental health vocabulary in their own language is a first step toward better mental health.

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LA Mission College Joins Growing Number of Community Colleges Offering Bachelor's Degrees

The new degree program will build on the school's connections with employers in areas like stem cell research and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

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Chino School Board Considers Removing 'Sexually Obscene Content' From Schools

The proposal was introduced at a board meeting Thursday, shortly after a local judge put a hold on parts of Chino's parental notification policy that was passed over the summer.

California Test Scores Show Students Need More Reading, Math Support

Most students don’t meet state standards for reading, writing and math. Students scored slightly better in math compared to the previous year, but showed few gains in reading and writing.

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A career tool? A dishonor? College students and educators consider the place of AI in learning

LAist asked community college students, faculty, and staff about their experiences with generative AI, particularly ChatGPT. Here is what five of them had to say.

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