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Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and memory in teens.
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Multiple sources tell NPR that as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.Listen 4:07
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LAUSD test scores improve again, exceeding pre-pandemic performance. Here’s what parents should knowThe district reports the scores in all subjects and grade levels now meet or exceed pre-pandemic grade levels, and several student groups are outpacing their peers statewide.
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The law requires a database intended to stop teachers facing credible accusations of abuse from quitting and getting rehired at another school.
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In a world where even toddlers are increasingly on screens, local graphic designer Meeta Panesar has created a print magazine that invites readers to explore the world and their own creativity.Listen 0:44
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Experts say students shouldn't readily forgo federal aid. But a California-only program may be a good alternative in some cases.Listen 0:33
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The show has a new host and a new digital format but the same mission.
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USC says it’s reviewing the letter also sent to eight other prestigious schools nationwide. California's governor vowed that any California universities that sign will lose state funding.
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Californians should see no changes in the short term, but that could change if it drags on.
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Federal and state-based aid can help students pay for tuition and fees, as well as other essentials, offering some an opportunity for a debt-free education.
