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California Extends College Financial Aid Deadline To May 2

Because of delays at the federal level, some colleges are still waiting to receive financial aid information from the U.S. Department of Education.

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University Of California Delays Proposal That Restricts Political Speech On School Websites

The policy would affect websites for academic units at all 10 campuses.

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LAUSD Deploys ‘Ed,’ An AI Chatbot For Students And Parents

Officials say the new platform will be a one-stop shop for information about student grades, attendance and performance.

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How Medication Abortion Information Is Changing At California's Public Universities

Communication about how students can access abortion pills is improving at California State University and University of California campuses following an LAist investigation.

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Science Fiction Festival Returns To Pasadena School Named For Octavia E. Butler

Students and families can learn about funky fungus, talk to an astronomer, create space-inspired art, and might even spot their favorite Star Wars character.

'Every Day Is Precious Now': California’s Financial Aid Deadline Is Looming. Here’s What Students Should Know

As the U.S. Department of Education continues to fix its glitchy website, state lawmakers want to give students more time to complete their FAFSA forms.

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Here’s Why California Lawmakers Are Pushing Again For Mandatory Kindergarten

Two Southern California lawmakers are trying to make kindergarten mandatory, even after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed similar legislation in 2022.

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What Students Learn From Their Big Bear Bald Eagle (And Real Life) Teachers

Tens of thousands of people have tuned in to watch Jackie and Shadow’s Big Bear nest, including students from around the country.

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Getting Paid To Go To School? California’s Community Colleges Try It Out

As California’s cost of living goes up, community college has become unaffordable for many students. As part of a $30 million pilot program, some California community college students will get paid by the hour to attend school and do homework.

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California Schools Gained Billions During COVID-19. Now The Money Is Running Out

California schools got $23.4 billion in federal pandemic relief money. Low-income schools that got the most may be hardest hit when the funds expire this year.

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