Education

The future of student loan repayment, explained

A Republican overhaul would reduce borrowers' repayments options from several plans to just two.

More, but not enough, Californians are accessing free money for college, career development

CalKIDS, the state program that deposits at least $500 into savings accounts for eligible students, has overcome some of the challenges affecting its awareness and access.

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What’s California doing to make college more affordable?

Advocates want to improve access to grants, loans, scholarships and work study opportunities.

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Head Start gets a reprieve from Trump budget cuts, but the fight isn’t over

After President Donald Trump’s early budget eliminated the Head Start program, advocates led a nationwide lobbying effort to save it.

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A shush-free space at LA library’s new sensory room

The Harbor City-Harbor Gateway branch of the Los Angeles Public Library opened a new space designed with neurodiverse families in mind.

A large blue rug with images of kelp and fish covers the floor. There are several black bean bag chairs. The windows are covered with a prismatic film that filters the softens the sunlight. There are puffy white clouds hanging from the ceiling and bubbles fill a long tube-shaped lamp in the corner.

I have federal student debt. What Trump administration changes affect me?

College affordability experts weigh in on how to protect yourself from mismanagement and stay on track toward cancellation.

Two students in a breezeway lined with columns. One student is seen walking from behind, wearing a white tshirt and black backpack. Another student is looking down at a cellphone wearing a black backpack, dark long sleeve top and jeans.

The sound of music returns to students traumatized by the Eaton Fire

For arts students who lost so much as fires swept through the Los Angeles area in January, a new musical instrument is a big step back toward normalcy.

Six students wearing white shirts, black ties, and black pants, are all playing saxophones while reading sheet music.

How safe are federal student loans right now?

The Trump administration and Congress have taken a series of actions that could greatly affect federal student loan borrowers.

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Parents feel betrayed after LA says it can't keep running most childcare centers

The city promised a "smooth" transition to non-city providers, but some families are skeptical.

A woman with a medium skin tone and gray and black hair pulled into a bun stands with a baby on her chest. She wears a black short-sleeved shirt and blue jeans. Her right hand is on the shoulder of her four year-old son, who stands at her feet. He has a medium skin tone and dark brown hair. He wears a white and red soccer jersey with the number 9. Next to him is a small blue scooter. Behind the family, there is a white wall with large silver letters that spell out "Evergreen Childcare Center" in all capital letters.

Education Department stops $1 billion in funding for school mental health

Congress created the grants in the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The goal was to help schools hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers.

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