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LAUSD's youngest students will start a screen-free school year. Here's what parents need to know
A student uses an IPad at an LAUSD early education center in 2021. The district's new screen time policy prohibits preschoolers from using digital devices with few exceptions. (Mariana Dale) Screen time limits for Los Angeles Unified School District’s youngest students begin in A...
Father to be sentenced for murder in Georgia high school shooting carried out by teenage son
Colin Gray admitted to providing the assault rifle used by his then-14-year-old son in the shooting at Apalachee High School, which killed two students and two teachers....
Responding to complaints, UC campuses admit record number of California students
Students at UCLA on the Janss steps. (Ashley Balderrama / LAist) University of California officials announced Wednesday they have offered admission to a record number of California students. Around 102,000 residents were offered seats, about 1,400 more than last year. UC also adm...
6 players, 4 coaches charged in Cheltenham High School, Pennsylvania football hazing incidents
6 players and 4 coaches were charged in Cheltenham High School, Pennsylvania football hazing incidents.
LA Zoo welcomes 4 young Boer goats from Covina High's future farmers program
The Los Angeles Zoo has welcomed four Boer goat kids that were being cared for at Covina High School through its Future Farmers of America (FFA) program, the zoo announced Wednesday. Four female 6-month-old kids made their debut and are ready to meet visitors, who can get up clos...
LAUSD students in Boyle Heights to return to school amid odors, flies near Lineage facility
As fines continue to mount against Lineage Logistics over unsanitary conditions in Boyle Heights, parents and teachers said Wednesday that they remain apprehensive to send children back to the classroom when the new school year begins. The Los Angeles Unified School District held...
‘It’s been the right time for a long time’: Behind Watts Towers’ $22-million campus renovation
‘It’s been the right time for a long time’: Behind Watts Towers’ $22-million campus renovation Los Angeles Times
UC accepts record number of Californians, but some select campuses out of reach for most
UC admissions data for fall 2026 show a record number of Californians were admitted, even as acceptance rates diverged sharply between its most and least selective campuses....
Some schools installing pepper-spraying drones to help stop active school shooters
Some American schools are now turning to a hi-tech drones to combat active shooters.
Proposed bill would strip protection for school arts funding, former L.A. Supt. Beutner warns
Supporters say bill would make it easier to use arts money for kids. But former LAUSD leader Beutner says the bill would allow schools to divert the funding....
California State University opens applications Aug. 1 with new tools to simplify process
High school seniors planning to attend a California State University campus will have more time than ever to prepare their applications this year.
International students say new visa limits are adding to uncertainty they experience
People hold up signs during the Harvard Students for Freedom rally in support of international students at the Harvard University campus in Boston on May 27. (Rick Friedman / AFP via Getty Images) International students in Southern California say new visa time limits imposed by t...
SEPTA employee surprises student with graduation card
When this public transit employee surprised a student with a graduation gift, it led to another act of kindness in return.
Bryan Kohberger waived his appeal rights but plans on pursuing post-conviction relief: sources
The admitted murderer Bryan Kohberger plans to file for post-conviction relief after pleading guilty to killing four University of Idaho students in a 4 a.m. home invasion attack, according to two sources familiar with the matter....
The complete guide to student tech: Best devices for 2026
Shop our guide for top tech gadgets every student needs in 2026.
The Times’ preseason top 25 high school football rankings
The Times’ preseason top 25 high school football rankings Los Angeles Times
Teen pleads guilty in 2024 shooting at Apalachee HS in Georgia that killed 4, injured several
A teenager has pleaded guilty to all 55 counts in a deadly shooting nearly two years ago at Apalachee High School in Georgia.
Chris Anne Affleck, civil rights organizer and mother of Ben and Casey Affleck, dies at 83
Christopher Anne Affleck, mother of actors Ben and Casey Affleck, died in June after a monthslong battle with a terminal illness, the family announced July 23. She was 83. Affleck, a civil rights organizer and teacher, received her diagnosis in December 2025 and was given six mon...
18-year-old charged in fatal stabbing of 15-year-old football player in El Monte
Jonathan Castelan faces murder charges following a stabbing that claimed the life of 15-year-old Rosemead High student Aziel Zacapala in El Monte.
Back-to-school: Top laptop picks for college students in 2026
Shop the best laptops for college students from top brands like Apple, HP, and Lenovo.
A beloved Santa Monica Montessori closed its doors. An AI school is moving in
Alpha School, an AI-powered school, plans to open up its second location in Santa Monica at what used to be the Santa Monica Montessori School. (Agustin Aleman / For LAist) A Montessori school in Santa Monica founded in 1960 closed its doors last Friday. Now, a new AI-powered sch...
Best things to do this weekend in LA and SoCal: July 24-26
Skylight Books in Los Feliz is one of 13 stores participating in the Indie Book Crawl. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) I spent last Saturday night in a time machine to the '90s, reliving my high school days at the Hollywood Bowl, where I realized I knew nea...
UC targets high school course requirements amid SAT debate. What aspiring students need to know
UC faculty leaders have accelerated plans to review SAT/ACT testing and high school A-G course requirements. Here is how it affects future college applicants....
Ex-Magnolia Independent School District teacher Jason Maldonado charged with improper relationship between educator, student in Texas
Ex-Magnolia Independent School District teacher Jason Maldonado was charged with having an improper relationship between an educator and a student in Texas....
Former CSU campus president accused of harassment to earn $343,920 in new university job
Outgoing Cal State San Bernardino President Tomás Morales will be paid more than $300,000 for a one-year 'transition' assignment. Earlier this year, CSU settled for $12 million a lawsuit that alleged Morales and another executive engaged in gender harassment and discrimination....
If your degree doesn't pay enough, you can't borrow. Federal loans cut for low-wage programs
Students in low-paying college degree and certificate programs will no longer be eligible for federal student loans under a new rule.
As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for baby's $1,000
President Donald Trump says Trump Accounts could hoist children out of poverty and give more Americans the chance to benefit from investments in the stock market. But some parents say they’re still waiting for the money to arrive. Trump on Wednesday plans to speak at a Georgia hi...
Rescued eagle Jackie battles anemia, inflammation. 'It's too early to predict the outcome'
Rescued Big Bear eagle Jackie has anemia and kidney inflammation, and remains in critical condition. However, she is eating and even fighting with care staff, according to an educational nonprofit....
LAUSD celebrates third year of academic growth, braces for a challenging school year
The Marshall High School Jazz Band opened the 2026 Los Angeles Unified Opening of Schools event. (Mariana Dale / LAist) Students within the Los Angeles Unified School District showed improvements on state reading, math and science standardized tests for a third consecutive year, ...
Los Angeles schools approve strict student screen time limits. Could Portland be next?
Los Angeles schools approve strict student screen time limits. Could Portland be next? KATU
Cal State San Bernardino president at center of $12M discrimination lawsuit is up for transition job
Cal State San Bernardino campus on April 22, 2024. (Jules Hotz / CalMatters) An outgoing California State University president, one of two administrators at the center of a multi-million dollar discrimination lawsuit, may transfer to a different Cal State job while the university...
White House admits it used keywords to kill billions worth of California research grants
University of California research professors allege federal agencies illegally canceled nearly $2 billion in research grants. A student holds a pipette in a lab at Cal State San Marcos on May 6, 2025. (Adriana Heldiz / CalMatters) This story was originally published by CalMatters...
Los Angeles Unified announces academic gains as start of school year nears
Los Angeles Unified announces academic gains as start of school year nears EdSource
New LAUSD Superintendent Andrés Chait touts academic progress in annual address
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Andrés Chait Tuesday announced that preliminary state testing results showed that students were on track for record-setting academic achievement for a second consecutive year. Chait made the announcement during the district’s ann...
UC San Diego illegally uses race in admissions, Trump Justice Department alleges
The Trump Justice Department alleges UC San Diego's medical school illegally used race in admissions, discriminating against white and Asian applicants....
The best and worst school systems ranked state by state
A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success....
Pamela Smart, serving life, seeks a new trial as a New Hampshire judge weighs her latest petition
Lawyers for Pamela Smart, who's serving life in prison for orchestrating the murder of her husband by her teenage student in 1990, hope that a judge will allow her latest petition for a new trial to move forward....
Helping students prepare for the new school year
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A wave of student loan borrowers have entered default since pandemic-era protections lapsed
Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments
LAUSD special ed classes were meant to be smaller this fall. Teachers are worried it won’t happen
A special education class at Redwood Heights Elementary School in Oakland.(Alison Yin / EdSource)Los Angeles Unified special education teachers and parents are bracing for another year of large classes when the new school year begins, despite a first-ever limit the union negotia...
A record number of student loan borrowers have entered default. Here's why
Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments. The numbers have spiked since payments came due again following a lengthy pause intended to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today...
Protests and lawsuits: Activists climb pine amid showdown over Pasadena school district's tree removals
Activists climb a 100-foot pine tree at Muir High School to protest a controversial Pasadena Unified School District plan to cut down nearly 200 trees....
Cedars-Sinai Expands Amid Regional Healthcare and Education Initiatives - Los Angeles Times
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US imposes 4-year cap on student visas
The Department of Homeland Security has eliminated the long-standing "duration of status" rule, implementing a fixed four-year limit on international student and exchange visas....
SoCal Back to School Events Guide - ABC7 Los Angeles
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SoCal Parents and Students: Where to find Back to School resources
SoCal Parents and Students looking for Back to School resources to gear up for the upcoming school year.
Retired teacher who went missing in Mojave Desert off-roading area is found dead
Julie Goforth, 63, of Long Beach was found dead in a remote area of the Mojave Desert six days after she went missing while riding her dirt bike in the El Mirage Dry Lake Off Highway Recreation Area near Adelanto, authorities said....
Best planners in 2026 for students and teachers to organize the new school year
Get ready for the 2026 school year with these planners for elementary school, high school, college and for teachers.
Murder charges in Compton student's July 4 death
A Los Angeles man is scheduled to be arraigned Friday on murder and other charges stemming from a Fourth of July shooting that left a 19-year-old college student dead and two female teenagers injured in Compton....
New rule caps foreign student visas at four years, jolting California campuses
A new Trump administration rule limits international student visas to four years, forcing students who need more time to seek federal extensions. California faces a big impact, with 140,000 international students....
'Jeopardy!' champion Caleb Groen from Thousand Oaks, California tops $300,000 after 10 wins
Caleb Groen from Thousand Oaks, California has won 10 straight games on "Jeopardy!" and more than $300,000. The Harvard Law School student will try for win No. 11 next....
LA County officials say LAUSD is at risk of insolvency. Now what?
The Los Angeles County Office of Education has asked LAUSD to revise its budget by mid-August. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)L.A. County Office of Education’s letter to Los Angeles Unified School District earlier this month, warning it was at risk of running ou...
Site of groundbreaking Black private school in LA closer to becoming historic cultural monument
A Mary Clay School classroom in 1961-62. Teacher Woody Brown is instructing students in phonics, reading and handwriting.If you drive too quickly along West Adams Boulevard, west of 9th Avenue, you’ll likely miss the former home of the Mary Clay School, a two-story building that ...
Dorm room essentials under $50: Top picks for back to school 2026
Back to school 2026: Save big on dorm essentials for $50 or less
Trump administration launches crackdown on teacher sexual misconduct
The Trump administration has launched a national crackdown on how school districts handle accusations of sexual misconduct by teachers, following a KQED-ProPublica investigation into California’s teacher disciplinary system.In guidance issued last week, Secretary of Education Lin...
Olivia Dean Brings Old-School Star Power to Los Angeles With Art of Loving Tour - The Hollywood Reporter
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California allocates dedicated funding to identify homeless students
Nearly 300,000 students in California were identified as experiencing homelessness in 2024-25, according to state data.(Laure Andrillon / CalMatters)California’s latest budget includes $116 million over three years to help schools identify and support students experiencing home...
Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's critics
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel through a coordinated campaign to dox, jail and ultimately deport student activists....
FX releases trailer for Ryan Murphy's latest series, 'The Shards'
Ryan Murphy's new series, "The Shards" explores the privileged world of an elite prep school in Los Angeles in the 1980s. See the trailer now and watch the first two episodes Aug. 5 on FX and Hulu....
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