Education

At ELAC’s Vincent Price Art Museum, an exhibition pays tribute to 30 years of Latina lesbian activism

The activists took on a range of issues, from LGBTQ healthcare to immigrants’ rights.

Two black and white images. On the left, a drawing of Betty Boop is surrounded by handwritten text inviting readers to "Kitty's" in Montebello, CA. On the right, a magazine features a photograph of a person with short hair holding a guitar. The image is beneath a title that reads "Gay and Lesbian Latinos." Beneath the photograph, the text reads: "LYDIA OTERO: An interview."

California schools are scrambling as Trump administration withholds almost $811 million

Congress already approved the education funding, which pays for migrant education, after school programs and other services.

Two girls are sitting together in a classroom. Both girls have medium skin tone, where one of them is wearing a bright pink hoodie, jeans, and sneakers while she’s holding a book and showing it to her classmate. The other girl is smiling and looking at the book with interest, and she’s wearing a white shirt, a light pink sweater, jeans, and sneakers. In the background, there are other kids, teachers, books and artwork displayed on the walls.

LAUSD to lose millions for English language learners, afterschool programs after Trump admin withholds funds

Superintendent Carvalho says the $110.5 million cuts target immigrant communities and vulnerable students.

A child with medium skin tone and long hair wears a white shirt and throws a yellow ball toward an upright net. Another child standing to the right wearing a gray shirt bends down to pick up an orange ball.

Trump administration is withholding over $6 billion in education grants for schools

The federal grant funding traditionally goes out by July 1. It includes support for migrant education, after-school programs and English language learners.

California proposal would allow soft helmet pads in youth football leagues

Three former college football players in the California Legislature think youth leagues should allow padded helmet add-ons like NFL players wear.

Three football players are in focus. One player is screaming, while two players from the opposing team trying to get the ball. Both players fall to the ground, the player on the ground is wearing a jersey with a sign that reads “BERKEY” and the number 7.

What to know about California’s English learners

About 1 in 3 students in California’s K-12 schools were not fluent in English when they started school.

Three children are seating in a classroom, their books are on the table. Two of the children, with medium skin tones, are engaged in conversation; one child, wearing a blue hoodie, is attentively listening to the other, the other child is wearing a gray hoodie and holding a pencil. Out of focus is a child, wearing glasses and a light blue hoodie with a black shirt. In the background are visible posters of animals and drawings of the students.

What the new state budget holds in store for education

Education will remain mostly shielded from the pain of weak projected state revenues in a 2025-26 budget compromise between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature.

A white building with a rotunda in the middle, flanked by trees on both sides of it's entrance

Amid ICE raids and student pressure, LAUSD allocates $5 million for Dream Centers

Students say the centers are about visibility, connection and safety, and are necessary spaces during Trump’s presidency.

Three students stand and pose for a photo in front of a wall with multiple posters. They hold signs that read "I support immigrants" and "Estamos con la comunidad indocumentado porque... nadie debe vivir con miedo" which translates to "We're with the undocumented community because... nobody should live in fear."

SCOTUS says parents can opt out of classes that teach books with gay characters

At issue was whether school systems are required to provide parents with an "opt-out" option when parents claim their religious beliefs conflict with their children's course material.