Education

Glendale Unified Says It ‘Made Quick Decisions’ In Notifying Parents About Testing Deadline

Several parents say there were long waits at district testing sites and no at-home tests as promised.

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Preschool Providers Worry The Child Care System Is Crumbling And That Gov. Newsom's Next Budget Won't Fix It

Here are four takeaways from California’s 2022 budget proposal for young children, their families and the people who care for them.

A girl who is kindergarten-aged in a navy blue dress with a pink face mask sits at a desk in a school classroom. She picks up a plastic bag of red and yellow blocks. Several other students sit at desks around her and a teacher can be seen at the front.

Why Some California Lawmakers Are Pushing For A Multi-Billion Fund To Build More Affordable College Housing

If passed, a new bill could yield $5 billion dollars in zero-interest loans to build below-market-rate housing for students.

For LA Unified Students, Technical Hassles And A Cautious Return To Classes Amid Omicron Surge

Of students recently tested for covid, the positivity rate was nearly 17%, the district said Monday. And with so many students visiting Daily Pass app at once, some reported hour-long waits to log on.

Male high school students in hoodies and joggers stand in line on a sidewalk outside their high school.

Here's how much money LA parents are fundraising for schools, and what it buys

In affluent or gentrifying areas of the Los Angeles Unified School District, parent fundraising organizations often cover some major costs. Are they buying an education inaccessible to most Los Angeles students?

How Colleges And Universities Are Rewriting Their Winter Start Plans As Omicron Cases Grow

The UC and CSU systems initially resisted moving in-person classes back online. Now, some are extending the time frame. And many institutions are requiring booster shots.

California Schools Risk ‘Colossal’ Loss Of Dollars As Enrollment Drops

Without help from the state, California’s school districts could face a sudden drop in funding after two years of not being penalized for declining enrollment.