University of California President Michael Drake stepping down
UC President Michael Drake is stepping down after the 2024-2025 school year.
LAUSD officials visit students' homes in effort to improve classroom attendance
The LAUSD is working to get thousands of chronically absent students back in the classroom on "iAttend Student Outreach Day."
UC Strike Over: Workers ratify labor deal with university
The unions representing striking University of California graduate student workers and researchers announced final agreement on new contracts -- ending a 40-day walkout.
Thousands of LAUSD students attend acceleration day classes
Roughly 72,000 LAUSD students enrolled in the district's first "acceleration day" designed to help students recover learning lost during the pandemic.
Striking UC workers reach tentative deal with university
The union representing striking University of California graduate student workers and researchers reached a tentative labor deal with the university Friday, potentially signaling an end to the five-week work stoppage.
Fontana Unified School District celebrates one of the highest graduation rates in U.S.
The Fontana Unified School District is celebrating a historical feat. The district boasts a 98% graduation rate, according to U.S. News and World report rankings.
Covina-Valley Unified schools avoid teachers' strike by reaching tentative agreement
Classes at schools from San Dimas to Covina will resume as usual after negotiations were reached between the teachers' union and the district overnight.
California test scores decline; racial disparities remain
The numbers were worse for students of color, as 84% of Black students and 79% of Latino students did not meet math standards in 2022.
Pfizer asks FDA to approve omicron COVID-19 booster shots for 5- to 11-year-olds
Elementary-aged children already received smaller doses of Pfizer’s original COVID-19 vaccine, a third of the dose given to everyone 12 and older.
California parents petition SCOTUS over Gavin Newsom's COVID-induced school closures
Brach v. Newsom was filed on behalf of plaintiffs who challenged Gov. Newsom's order barring in-classroom education in over 30 counties across California.
More superintendents oppose LA County masking policies
Right now the county's policy requires masks for 10 days for anyone who comes in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID. The state only recommends the 10-day masking period.
LA County superintendents want County to change COVID close contact masking policy
A group of 24 Los Angeles County superintendents want the county's masking policy for close contacts with COVID-19 to align with the rest of the state.