Board of Regents approve rare tuition hike at University of California schools

The proposed increase is the first since 2017 and had been criticized by opponents as a “forever hike.” University officials say the increase is needed to maintain the quality of the public university system and provide more financial aid to students.

Tuition hike on the table for University of California schools

University of California regents on Thursday will take up a multi-year tuition increase proposal that officials say are needed to keep campuses competitive, increase aid for low-income students and give families some financial predictability.

Los Angeles Angels host annual back-to-school event
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We may be weeks away from the first day of school, but the Angels are making sure the kids are ready with back-to-school supplies and fresh gear!

California launches largest free school lunch program in US

When classrooms in California reopen for the fall term, all 6.2 million public school students will have the option to eat school meals for free, regardless of their family’s income.

California cuts the number of exams required to earn teaching credential

California's newly approved state budget allows teacher candidates to skip two of the tests that had been required to earn a teaching credential if they take approved coursework.

UC to require COVID vaccines for students, staff returning to campuses

The University of California will require all students and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to return to campus for the fall term, the university announced Thursday.

California colleges prepare for incoming freshman with high school learning loss

Universities and colleges across California are planning to provide extra tutoring and more academic counseling for incoming freshmen who have not had in-person lessons in over a year.

Former UCLA football coach Terry Donahue dies of cancer at 77

Former football coach Terry Donahue -- the winningest coach in UCLA history -- has died at age 77 after a two-year battle with cancer.

Pandemic prompts boom in California home school applications

During the height of the pandemic, almost 35,000 California families filed an affidavit with the state to open a private home school.

Biden encourages pay raises for teachers

“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.

Former USC Trojans, NFL star Reggie Bush seeks to have Heisman Trophy, college stats reinstated

Former USC running back Reggie Bush has released a statement seeking to have his Heisman Trophy returned and collegiate statistics reinstated on the heels of the NCAA announcement that college athletes can now be compensated for the use of their name, image and likeness.

State budget plan proposes lowering out-of-state UC students

The state would cover the cost of reducing nonresident students at UCLA, UC Berkeley and UC San Diego from 22% to 18% over five years beginning in the fall of 2022, which would make room for about 4,500 California students over that period.

UTLA approves deal with LAUSD on full in-person return to classes

The teacher's union gave LAUSD the green light to go back to a full in-person return to classes for the 2021-2022 school year.