Education

A Growing Number Of Americans Are Questioning The Value Of Going To College

In line with previous years, the survey finds that Democrats and Republicans disagree about multiple aspects of higher education. While 73% of Democrats believe colleges and universities have a positive impact on the country, only 37% of Republicans feel that way.

Cal State Los Angeles graduates sit at their commencement ceremony which was held outdoors beneath a tent on campus

Elementary Students Are Recovering Faster From Covid Learning Loss, Research Shows

Researchers believe students are finally beginning to get back on track, but say there’s still a long road ahead.

Two kindergarteners point at a drawing on a sheet of paper.

UC Tracking Drop In Students Returning After COVID Start, Especially For Low-Income And First-Generation Students

UC's Board of regents learned Thursday that retention rates declined last year, a trend that President Michael Drake said he's closely monitoring.

UC Berkeley students on campus in front of Sather Gate.

Low-Income Students Are More Likely To Be In Classrooms With Underqualified Teachers

“How much longer are we going to ask these schools that serve a majority of students of color to make do?” asks a UCLA researcher.

Two young students write while sitting at a table inside a classroom.

California Wants More Women In Construction Apprenticeships. But Will They Come?

An L.A. organization that helps women get into the lucrative trades can't get enough women to sign up.

Women wearing white hard hats, safety glasses, white masks and yellow sweatshirts carry wood in a yard

Analysis Of COVID Funding Reveals California Districts Have Spent Little So Far To Address Learning Loss

The California School Boards Association examined districts’ spending reports; its analysis reveals a lack of clarity on how billions in funding were used.

Groups Step Up To Prevent Student Homelessness During Academic Breaks

College students often face housing challenges during academic breaks. Outside groups are helping students pay for available college dorm rooms so they have a place to call home.