Education

Education has been a significant interest of Kamala Harris since early in her career

Likely Democratic presidential candidate made fighting school truancy a priority starting long ago.

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California forges ahead with social media rules despite legal barriers

The tech industry has argued successfully that imposing rules regulating how social media operate violates free speech rights.

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Lawmakers order Cal State to fix how schools investigate sexual assault and harassment

The law comes two years after a mishandling of sexual harassment allegations brought down California State University's former chancellor.

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These 6 people wanted a career change. Community colleges offered a path

Changing your career can feel like a leap of faith, but there are questions you can ask yourself to help weigh your decision.

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Cal State Fullerton promised a big space for Native American repatriation, then removed the leaders planning it

Part of a university library was to be used to house Native American cultural artifacts and human remains. Now they're in the basement of an academic building.

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Family-friendly field trips to learn more about LA’s original, Indigenous stewards

Ideas of where you and your little ones can go to explore California’s Indigenous history and present-day culture.

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California boosts spending to help students earn math and science degrees

A program for low-income, first-generation STEM students at community colleges is receiving millions of dollars to expand across the state.

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Campus protests over Israel often target endowments. Community college students find other ways to make noise

While universities nationwide have made headlines this year for student protests of Israel’s war in Gaza, local community college students haven’t seen the same attention.