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Los Angeles Unified Makes Big Strides Toward 100% College Financial Aid Apps

State law requires that all high school seniors apply for financial aid starting with the 2022-23 school year.

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Biden Admin Will Forgive $5.8 Billion Of Loans To Corinthian Colleges Students

Students affected do not have to take any further action to secure their funds, and the Department of Education will begin notifying those students soon, the agency said.

A group of activists hold signs that read "cancel student debt" near the White House.

In Art School, A Lesson On Student Debt

The debate surrounding the burden of student debt has called the value of a college degree into question — especially in fields where economic security can be hard-won.

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A 'Historic' LAUSD Vote On Deaf Education Stirs An Old Debate: Should Kids Learn Both Speech & Sign Language?

Supporters say L.A. public school leaders are chipping away at a deep-seated bias against teaching American Sign Language. Critics say LAUSD has drastically overcorrected.

An 8th grader wearing a black t-shirt, reddish pants and black shoes sits in a chair close to two adult women. The women watch the 8th grader's hands are mid-motion in front of his face as he communicates in American Sign Language.

Read Our Story On Deaf Education In LA Public Schools As It Aired On The Radio

A version of our recent story about a policy change in the L.A. Unified School District's Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing program also aired on KPCC radio. Here's a transcript of that story.

A middle schooler wearing a headscarf, white facemask and a navy blue quarter-zip sweatshirt stands in a doorway facing one adult teacher, who's holding a blue box about the size of a book. Another adult facing away from the camera — a sign language interpreter — is making gestures with his hands as he communicates to the student in American Sign Language.

Debate Turns Hot Over UC Proposal To Set Criteria For High School Ethnic Studies

UC board that sets high school admissions requirements rejects draft ethnic studies guidelines viewed as ideological and divisive; drafters vow to fight on.

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Private Colleges Want More Power To Police Trespassers. Here’s What You Need To Know

A California bill would change how private college police respond to trespassing and disruptions on campus.

California Plans More Degree Options As Feds Announce Reinstatement Of Pell Grants For Incarcerated Students

The U.S. Department of Educations plans to lift the ban in July 2023.

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Not Even Oceanfront Views Can Stave Off Universities' Financial Woes

After more than 50 years, Marymount California University will close at the end of this summer.

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Cal State Employees Say Campus Leaders Ignore Sexual Harassment And Retaliation

Faculty groups say they lack confidence in CSU trustees, while demanding they hold leaders accountable. Alleged sexual assault victims and other CSU San Bernardino employees claim harassment and retaliation.

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