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UCLA as exclusive as Tufts — for state students
The U.C.-system remains a popular destination – and getting into UCLA is now as hard as getting into Tufts and Cornell, at least for California students.
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LA Unified candidates in pivotal race debate
Los Angeles Unified school board candidates squared off on key policies, trying to highlight differences that didn't appear as wide as each candidate contends.
Teaching tips: How to make the last 2 weeks of school memorable
For many, the end of the school year is just a few weeks away. This compilation of teaching tips will help you get the most out of the last few weeks.
Sanchez, Ratliff face off in LAUSD School Board District 6 debate
Tomorrow, voters will be asked to choose between Monica Ratliff and Antonio Sanchez in a runoff for a seat on the Los Angeles Unified School District board representing the east San Fernando Valley.
Money pours, unevenly, into LA Unified school board election
Political newcomer Antonio Sanchez is benefiting from huge outside spending. Monica Ratliff is banking on her credentials as a teacher and union leader instead.
State bill seeks to reduce school suspensions for defiance
A bill working its way through the state legislature would limit schools' ability to suspend students for defiance, which makes of half of the state's 700,000 annual student suspensions.
LA schools suspension ban part of education trend
LAUSD's decision to ban "willful defiance"suspensions is the latest effort by districts around the nation to curb "zero tolerance" policies and find alternatives to keep disruptive kids in school.
UPDATE: Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine donate $70 million for new USC school (poll)
Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre and music industry entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine have donated a combined $70 million to create a new institute at USC.
Breakfast in the Classroom is big political win for Deasy
Teachers' complaints were drowned out as Pro-Deasy groups and the union that represents cafeteria workers, SEIU 99, jumped into action to support the program.
UPDATED: LA Unified school board continues free breakfast program
LA Unified school board unanimously decided to keep Breakfast in the Classroom, the focus of a "power struggle" between supporters, opponents of Supt. Deasy.
Famed art program doesn't save school from cuts
Teacher Rafe Esquith celebrates his 30th anniversary this year. But the notoriety of his student Shakespeare program hasn’t spared his school from arts program cuts.
Latinos accuse Compton School Police of racial profiling
A group of Latino parents sued the Compton Unified School District and its school police department, claiming their civil rights have been violated.
LAUSD could ban suspensions for ‘willful defiance’ (Poll)
The mediations required by new disciplinary measures take time and are more costly than suspensions – will LAUSD be able to manage financially if the resolution passes?
Design school publishes anti-gun violence children’s books
Pasadena's Art Center College of Design has inserted itself into one of the most pressing issues facing this country: gun violence
Body politics: Sacramento bill considers fate of transgender athletes
Assemblyman Tom Ammiano’s AB 1266 would allow transgender students in public K-12 schools to use bathrooms and participate in team sports that correspond to their gender identity.
