Education

At Cal State Dominguez Hills, students are connecting other students to health services

The university is seeing health center needs increase and is using the peer ambassadors to tell students what’s available.

LA County misprints 78,000 ballots for Santa Monica, Malibu voters. What happens next?

Los Angeles County mistakenly included two school bond measures on ballots bound for Santa Monica and Malibu, when each city should only have one.

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College is one of life’s ‘biggest investments.’ A new report asks — is it worth it?

Most higher education in California pays off, new research found — but 112 programs had no economic return on investment.

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LAUSD reaffirms support for students and staff ahead of elections

Superintendent Alberto Carvalho says the district has heard growing concern from staff, students and their families about the outcome of the presidential election.

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Lawsuit filed against University of California seeks answer to whether undocumented students can hold campus jobs

The lawsuit alleges UC discriminated against undocumented students by denying them opportunities open to other students.

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Leaky roofs, hot classrooms: A parents’ guide to school repairs

This guide is for parents and families that want to better understand the condition of their child’s school — and how to advocate to get it fixed.

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For Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday, his special connection to San Fernando Valley schools is celebrated

St. Genevieve Parish Schools has a decades-long relationship with the Carters and shared a special birthday message.

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Vomiting, cramps and lethargy: As heat rises, California kids are sweltering in schools with no air conditioning

An estimated 1 in 5 schools has no air conditioning and another 10% need repair.

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California’s first graduate program in prison faces an uncertain future

The state agency that paid tuition for 31 students in an California State University, Dominguez Hills program says it may have made a mistake.

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Two major student loan grace periods are set to expire this week

Starting in October, borrowers with delinquent payments or defaulted loans will be at risk once again of consequences.

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