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California has always been a hotbed of education organizing and reform. Catch up on efforts to fund the arts in public schools, the impact of COVID on students, college financial aid, ethnic studies curriculums and more.

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2011 was a difficult year for everyone in education; students, parents, teachers and administrators. How do all the pieces come together for a child to get the education they need?
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A big picture look at the region, including palm trees, big pay for state nurses and the Inland Empire.
L.A.'s traffic problem is more than a century old
The Studio for Southern California History aims to document the region's history through a social and cultural perspective.
Recently released census data puts eight L.A, County areas, mostly clustered in the southeastern portion, in a top ten list of the least educated.
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Activists are claiming victories in their effort to shut down what they call the "schools to prison pipeline."
Summer will end three weeks early for Los Angeles Unified School District students next year.
A scuba diver and cameraman during a live dive program at Anacapa Island
Happy World Oceans Day! Unofficially celebrated every year on June 8th, the day is geared toward raising awareness about the ocean and what it provides for the world.
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Frances Calderon has been in the ring of college education for 12 years, struggling it out, getting knocked down and getting back up again and asking for more.
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The results of a PPIC survey released today are unsurprising in many respects. Californians are worried about the budget, very concerned about the impact of the budget on public education, and have little faith in elected officials. The survey also giv...
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You've heard the term "starving student" dropped in passing? It may represent a bigger problem than you think.
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After more than one month of preparing the state for harsh budget cuts, Gov. Jerry Brown announced the details of his proposed budget Monday morning. In an tough, unapologetic voice, the governor announced $12.5 billion in spending cuts and $12 billion...
Youth Voices students explore the L.A. River ecosystem with biologists Camm Swift and Sabrina Drill.
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