Education

LAUSD Enrollment Shrank Again This Year — But Not As Much As Predicted

Declining birthrates and rising housing costs are still concerns, but the pandemic-related pressures on district enrollment have eased.

A man in a white collared shirt and a tie goes to shake the hand of a young boy in a polo. The man is standing in the middle of a school bus, and the boy is seated.

The Making Of An 'Artivista': How Martha Gonzalez Became The Latest MacArthur Genius Grant Winner

Observers say the L.A. activist’s cross-racial and ethnic work is an example to follow.

Musician and professor Martha Gonzalez wears horn rimmed glasses and fuchsia top and stands in front of solid green wall and plant.

You Can Now Apply For Biden's Student Loan Relief Plan. Here's How

"It's easy, it's fast," Biden said in a press conference announcing the launch, noting applications take less than 5 minutes and can be done on desktop or phone.

President Biden speaks during a news conference with Miguel Cardona, U.S. secretary of education.

The Application For Biden's Student Loan Relief Is Open. Here's What To Know About It

A beta version of the student loan forgiveness application is a test to help the Education Department find problems with the site before its official launch, expected later this month.

President Joe Biden and U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona announced a sweeping plan for student debt relief in August.

LAUSD Could Get Independent Redistricting Panel — And Matching Funds For Board Candidates — In Fallout From LA City Council Scandal

The changes, if enacted, have the potential to upend the power dynamics in LAUSD elections that special interest groups have dominated for years.

A series of campaign mailers, all printed on glossy cardstock pages, are spread on the floor. Both feature women posed smiling toward the camera and campaign messages for the candidates, Rocío Rivas and María Brenes.

For The Baseball Obsessed, Whittier College Has A Treasure Trove Of Artifacts, Books — And Bobbleheads

The College’s Institute of Baseball Studies explores the sport’s social and cultural history through its curated catalogue of books and memorabilia.

A Chicken mascot costume in a glass case.

As Supreme Court Considers Affirmative Action Case, University Of California Offers Cautionary Tale

UC says race-neutral policies have failed to increase racial diversity.

UC Berkeley students on campus in front of Sather Gate.

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.