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More LAUSD students are riding the bus to school. Here’s why ICE raids boosted ridership
LAUSD's bus fleet now includes 250 electric buses. The vehicles cost about $420,000 each and are funded largely by state and federal dollars, said Daniel Kang, LAUSD's transportation director. (Mariana Dale / LAist) Topline: The number of Los Angeles Unified students regularly ta...
Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change
Family educator Lisa Benson-Nuyen addresses her students in a circle in the Northern Lights classroom at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning, a Head Start center, in Wasilla, Alaska, in 2024. The center has since closed because of a lack of staff and money. (Lindsey Wasson / AP) ...
Trump administration overhauls Head Start, largely giving up federal control
Head Start standards, such as the number of children a teacher can supervise, would soon be under local control, leading to variations across the country, which Head Start advocates worry could diminish the quality of the program....
Back-to-School finds 2026: Products to make the school year easier
Back-to-school shopping isn’t just about stocking up on notebooks and pencils anymore. Parents are also looking for products that save time, help kids stay organized and make everyday routines easier, whether that means packing lunch, getting out the door in the morning or settli...
LAUSD tackling chronic absenteeism with face-to-face outreach
Los Angeles Unified School District officials kicked off a series of back-to-school events.
Can a historic LGBTQ+ Latino bar find a new home in Westlake? Its future neighbors say not here
The Silver Platter in Westlake is slated for demolition and the owners are seeking to relocate within the neighborhood. (Nathan Solis / The LA Local) This story first appeared on The LA Local . Every school day, Vilma Armas watches her 16-year old daughter walk to Miguel Contrera...
Trump administration threatens to gut Head Start rules, affecting 70,000 kids in California
Policies including low student-to-teacher ratios and minimum teacher qualifications could be on the chopping block under the Trump administration's proposals for the Head Start program. Here, preschoolers at a Head Start center in Emeryville, California, in 2024. (Florence Middle...
These states have the most underprivileged children, study finds
A new WalletHub study ranks the states where underprivileged children face the greatest challenges, based on factors including poverty, health and education....
Cause of death determined for 4-year-old girl left in van in Valley Village
The medical examiner has released the cause of death of a 4-year-old girl who was left in a van in Valley Village in May after a school carpool drop-off. The cause of death was environmental hyperthermia — the body’s absorption of heat, causing a dangerous rise in core temperatur...
LinkedIn's top colleges: The 5 California schools giving grads the ultimate career edge
Five California institutions, including Stanford, UC Berkeley, and Caltech, secured spots in LinkedIn's Top 50 ranking for long-term alumni career success....
'The Shards' turns prep school into a nightmare in Ryan Murphy's FX thriller
Ryan Murphy's latest FX series, "The Shards," transports viewers to 1980s Los Angeles, where privilege, wealth and fear collide in a suspense-filled adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' bestselling novel....
California health officials urge vaccinations ahead of school year
As the upcoming school year approaches, public health officials are urging families to prioritize obtaining all required vaccinations for their children....
Community college students need housing, Cal State LA will house some for the first time
Emma Bogart, 19, and Jordin Raven Tauzer-Pardo, 19, knit and chat between classes at Santa Rosa Junior College in Santa Rosa on Sept. 26, 2024. (Adahlia Cole / CalMatters) Starting this fall, 56 students from East Los Angeles College will use surplus apartment-style housing at Ca...
Desperate for day care: How empty TK-12 classrooms can help fix California's child-care crisis
Child-care nonprofits are taking advantage of declining enrollment at TK-12 schools to turn vacant classrooms and even closed campuses into child-care hubs, expanding scarce infant and toddler slots....
San Bernardino students celebrate first day of school
Thousands of students returned to classrooms Monday as the new school year began in the San Bernardino City Unified School District.
LAUSD could face layoffs, furloughs and school consolidation amid projected $231M shortfall
A Los Angeles Unified School District bus awaits it's child cargo. (MattGush/Getty Images / iStock Editorial) Los Angeles Unified School District leaders say they are confident they can persuade county officials that the district can avoid a projected cash shortfall and remain un...
7 On Your Side: The top back-to-school shopping tips to help families cut costs
The average family will spend about $900 per child on school supplies so shoppers are being encouraged to compare prices and look for discounts.
Best back-to-school deals on laptops, dorm decor and more
Shop the best back-to-school deals with school supplies and more starting at just $1.99.
Eyewitness Newsmakers: New Los Angeles USD Superintendent addresses concerns, challenges and ideas
As teachers and students prepare to head back to school, LAUSD is under new leadership. ABC7 spoke with Andrés E. Chait about his hopes for the district, as well as challenges he'll face, like declining enrollment....
LAUSD students set to return to class as concerns persist over smell near Lineage warehouse
At a community press conference held Friday, teachers raised concerns about the impact the situation could have on students.
UCLA adds three design media arts majors
Applications will open Saturday for three new Bachelor of Arts degree programs that UCLA's School of the Arts and Architecture will launch in fall 2027 in computational art, design and games....
Foothill Unity Center helps Arcadia families get ready for back-to-school with free backpack giveaway
Parents concerned about bills and school supply costs are expressing gratitude after Foothill Unity Center's backpack giveaway in Arcadia.
Oprah Winfrey says she will close her school for girls in South Africa next year
Oprah Winfrey says she will close the school for underprivileged girls she set up in South Africa two decades ago at the end of next year. Winfrey opened the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in 2007 after being inspired by conversations with former South African Preside...
Barstow Museum preserves the legacy of America's Mother Road
If you come to Harvey House, you're going to come into the WARM Museum, which is a Western Area Railroad Museum, and get a good education about the railroad....
Must-have lunch gear & accessories for back to school 2026
Upgrade your lunch gear with these new accessories for students.
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...
Share your back to school pics and videos with ABC7 Eyewitness News
Want to be featured on ABC7? Submit your Back-to-School pictures and videos, and you could get a shout-out on Eyewitness News.
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.
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, ...
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...