Education

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.

A group of people hold up signs during a protest, one of which reads, "Families Belong Together." One woman holds a Mexican flag

This college turned its wildfire relief center into a department store of free things

Santa Monica College is hosting a distribution event this week to provide free essentials to those who’ve been affected by local fires.

People peruse rows of tables laden with neatly-folded clothes. Mylar balloons are tied throughout the space. Some balloons are heart-shaped and some represent the letters "X," "M," "K," "S," and "L." They guide shoppers to tables with clothes that are their size. The tables are inside a basketball gym.

LAPD veteran will lead UCLA safety office

LAPD Commander Steve Lurie had helped in LAPD's response to crackdowns on student encampments during protests over the Israel-Gaza war.

Several lines of police in helmets and other riot gear face off with protesters, many in hard hats and masks

As schools start recovery from fires, parents wait on answers to many questions

Parents say there's lots to appreciate about how school districts in Los Angeles have responded to the fires. But their patience is not infinite.

The interior of a large auditorium scorched from a fire. The metal frames of chairs remain.

LA colleges move classes online, offer services to students affected by fire

After the fires prompted several colleges and universities to close or move to remote operations last week, several are resuming from winter break this week with online instruction and resources.