LAUSD votes to recognize, celebrate Ramadan

The resolution aims to support Muslim students and staff during the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.

Education Department lays off nearly 50% of its staff: What to know

The Education Department is laying off nearly 50% of its staff, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.

Santa Ana USD protests staff cuts
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Close to 400 teachers and administrators at the Santa Ana Unified School District could be laid off. The community is speaking out about the decision.

UCLA protests: Demonstrators walk out for Palestine
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Demonstrators walked out at UCLA on Tuesday in support of Palestine and demanding Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil be freed.

USC among 4 SoCal colleges warned to protect Jewish students or face penalties

USC and two other colleges in Los Angeles County and Chapman University in Orange County were among 60 colleges warned Monday by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights of potential enforcement actions if they do not protect Jewish students on campus.

Trump order aims to deny student loan relief to some borrowers

President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper" activities.

Will Trump eliminate the Department of Education?
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U.S. President Donald Trump was reportedly set to sign an executive order on Thursday to break up the Department of Education, but didn't.

LA seeks $3.3 million to maintain school crossing guards

An increase in wages and bonuses for crossing guards has created a $3.3 million shortfall through the end of the spring semester.

Trump vows to stop federal funding for any school that allows 'illegal' protests

The president posted a message on social media Tuesday calling for arrests and deportation for anyone participating in what he referred to as “illegal protests."

Antisemitism task force to visit UCLA, USC
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A federal task force is investigating antisemitism on college campuses across the U.S. The task force will visit 10 campuses, including USC and UCLA.

Pasadena Unified approves teacher layoffs during wildfire recovery

The layoffs will impact 151 full-time positions, including teachers, teacher's assistants, counselors, coaches, office staff and custodial workers within the school district.

Pasadena Unified approves teacher layoffs
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The Pasadena Unified School District is moving forward with plans for layoffs. This comes after the devastating Eaton Fire.

UC workers continue strike over wages, conditions

The strike, organized by the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) and AFSCME 3299, runs through Feb. 28.