Education

Lack Of Support Leads To Achievement Gaps For Black, Latino Students In Los Angeles

New report documents shortcomings of L.A. high schools and colleges in preparing Black and Latino students for higher education.

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What Happens If LAUSD’s Enrollment Doesn’t Stop Dropping? 2 Schools Offer Painful Previews

Parents at two shrinking middle schools say the district hasn’t thought through plans to reverse enrollment declines on their campuses.

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Los Angeles Is A Food Haven. And It's Becoming A Haven For Food Studies

The food studies minor — which draws on geography, history, law, public health and other fields — is making its way into more SoCal lecture halls.

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'Bad Feminist' Author Dr. Roxane Gay Joins Occidental College

Gay joins Occidental's critical theory and Social Justice Department. This spring, she will teach a course called 'writing trauma' -- where students will explore different ways of writing about the issue in fiction and nonfiction.

Accused Of Overlooking Sexual Harassment, Cal State Chancellor Likely To Face Investigation

Allegations suggest that Joseph Castro received at least 12 complaints about Frank Lamas, the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Cal State Chancellor Faces Investigation Call After Report Says He Ignored Sexual Harassment Issues In Previous Job

According to a recent report, Chancellor Joseph Castro mishandled sexual harassment complaints while he was president of Fresno State.

UC Classes Return In Person, With A Mix of Optimism And Concern

After a temporary shift back to remote learning following winter break, the UC system’s nine undergraduate campuses resumed in-person instruction this week.