Education

California Ranks Bottom Third In Overall Child Well-Being, Per New Report

California's best ranking was in children’s health, worst was in economic conditions, according to authors of the report.

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Legislature Adds To Suspension Of School, Community College Funding In 2024-25 Placeholder Budget

Gov. Newsom and the Legislature will have until July 1 to reach a final compromise.

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Here’s What Students With Learning Disabilities Need To Know Before Enrolling In Community College

There’s a lot of help available, but students have to take the first step.

Artists In USC's Master's Program Won't Pay A Dime Of Tuition Starting This Fall

The highly selective School of Dramatic Arts joins Juilliard and Yale in offering free tuition to future artists.

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UCLA Appoints Julio Frenk, University Of Miami President, As New Chancellor

Frenk will lead one of the country's most competitive public universities after a turbulent year.

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Safety Concerns On The Rise In LAUSD; Carvalho Looks To Police

The district has temporarily restored officers to two schools, reviving longstanding debates and dissatisfaction over school policing.

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LA Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge Returns (With A New Tote Bag To Covet)

The Los Angeles Public Library’s summer reading challenge kicks off with a new tote bag designed by local artist Noor Sofi.

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Trump-Appointed Judges Revive Lawsuit Against LA Schools’ COVID Vaccine Mandate

Courts recently have tossed lawsuits challenging expired COVID-19 rules. A panel on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals restored a case against the Los Angeles Unified School District, allowing employees to sue to prevent future vaccine mandates.

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Student Loan Relief Deadline Approaching For 300,000 California Borrowers

Student loan borrowers can become eligible for lower payments or faster debt forgiveness by applying for federal loan consolidation by June 30.

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Judge Orders UC Academic Workers To Pause Strike

Academic workers at six UC campuses have been on strike over how the university system responded to recent campus protests.

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