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Legislators Want The University Of California To Enroll More In-State Students. It's Been Slow Going

Years after an audit disparaged the University of California for not enrolling enough in-state students, the numbers have barely budged. But there are signs that change is ramping up.

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Latest National Test Results Underscore Declining Knowledge Of US History And Civics

COVID could just be one factor for nationwide eighth grade NAEP scores.

A teacher with her hands on her hips, wearing a brown puffer jacket and dark red pants stands in front of an elementary school classroom. Everyone is masked, and four elementary-aged students are in view. There are two female students and two male students. Three of them are sitting at their desks, and a fourth is standing while rummaging through her backpack on the desk. The classroom has a wall full of wooden cabinets. The other wall shown has a white board filled with colorful signs and activities. There are small desks, each with one chair for one student.

As Fentanyl Deaths Climb, Bill Would Require Drug Education In Schools

Currently, drug education is optional in California K-12 schools despite surge in overdoses and deaths.

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Here's The Buzz Surrounding All Of Those Drones Hovering Over Fullerton

Fullerton College's drone lab is training students for careers in everything from emergency response to flying packages to your doorstep.

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Q&A: With May 1 Enrollment Deadline Approaching, An Insider’s View Of UC Admissions

Students must soon decide where to attend, but waitlists will extend process for some.

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UC Resources And Support For Survivors Of Sexual Violence Fall Short, Student Survey Says

UCLA researchers found that campus offices like Title IX and police departments lack approaches that center the healing of survivors of sexual violence. Researchers urge reform.

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Legislators Step In As Trust Erodes Between Community Colleges, California State University

More than a year of mudslinging between the higher education systems has led to delays and anger over the issue of awarding bachelor’s degrees at community colleges. Legislators, frustrated by the lack of progress, are getting involved.

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National Wave Of Anti-CRT Measures Trickles Into California Schools

UCLA researchers expect more measures limiting instruction on race and racism this year.

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Big Changes To Come For LAUSD Teachers And Support Staff As Two Labor Deals Move Forward

On the same day the LAUSD board finalized a new contract with support staff, the teachers union announced a tentative deal that would boost salaries by 21% over three years.

Protesters wearing red shirts, red sweaters, and red jackets hold signs at a protest. The two women in focus have light brown skin, and the one in front wears her hair in two long braids and holds a red whistle in her teeth while she walks. The woman behind her holds a sign that reads "We need smaller class sizes."

As CalFresh College Eligibility Narrows In June, Students Are Stepping Up To Help Peers Navigate The Enrollment

Colleges employ students, many CalFresh recipients, to guide students through the application process so that the aid can help them reach graduation day.

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