Education

A Lot Of California College Students Can Get Free Money For Food. Here's How

State and federal officials have expanded which college students can receive monthly food aid and campuses are doing more to get the word out.

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Los Angeles Valley College Installs Monument To The Tribe That Calls Its Land Home

Members of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians gathered at Los Angeles Valley College to speak about the importance of land acknowledgment.

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Los Angeles School Board Promises More Green Space, Shade For More Schools

The logistics remain in the works.

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For People With Dyslexia, Support Requires Time Or Money, Or A Lot Of Both

Addressing dyslexia can be a cause of exhaustion and isolation for those who have it, and for their supporters.

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How Are Teachers Trained To Help Students With Dyslexia? Many California Educators Want Change

A growing number of teacher-educators are getting on board with the idea that the best way to teach dyslexic students is also the best way to teach all students.

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How Far Behind Are Los Angeles Students? A New School Year May Reveal Extent Of 'Learning Loss'

Superintendent Alberto Carvalho is warning of an impending drop in test scores — and promising a fierce response.

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Wait, How Did Student Loan Debt Even Become A Thing?

The debate around student loan repayment in the United States often focuses on individual responsibility, but student loan debt didn't grow to $1.75 trillion without federal and state policy.