Education

What happens to large animals evacuated in a fire? Here's how they're taken care of

Pierce College students made use of the skills they honed in class to help hundreds of large, stressed-out animals.

Cal State layoffs reach SoCal campuses as budget tightens

CSU Dominguez Hills announced nearly three dozen people will be laid off this semester.

A landscape photo of a large red and yellow block letter sign that reads "CSUDH" below the block letters a white block with black letters reads "California State University, Dominguez Hills." Bushes surround the sign at the base and behind the sign, towards the right of frame there are two palm trees.

Lessons from Lahaina: Months of testing followed post-wildfire reopenings

Lahaina schools in Hawaii were closed for about two months for cleaning and environmental testing following August 2023 wildfire.

An aerial view of a series of paved lots along a coastline where houses once stood.

LAUSD equips students with 'red cards' to defend their rights when encountering immigration agents

As federal policies shift, Los Angeles schools distribute “Know Your Rights” cards to help immigrant families navigate encounters with immigration agents.

A hand holding the corner of a red card the size of a business card. It has text in Spanish.

Will new bond funds be enough to rebuild LA schools — and all of California’s other crumbling schools?

Some schools destroyed years ago in the Sonoma and Butte fires are just now reopening. The long, expensive process of rebuilding in LA may eat up much of the money voters approved in November for school repairs statewide.

A playground for children is seen charred as vegetation smolders on the ground.

Parents want to know: After wildfires, is my child's school safe and clean?

While some schools in or near wildfire evacuation zones have reopened, some campuses may need ongoing cleaning to keep students and staff safe from smoke and ash.

A cement wall has a colorful mural of hot air balloons painted on it. Around the wall is a pile of burned debris.

California leaders reject Trump administration order to allow immigration enforcement in schools

State officials and leaders of county offices of education and school districts speak out against quickly Trump administration’s new guidance allowing immigration enforcement near or in schools.