Department of Education employees sent home, nearly half of staff to be eliminated: report
About half of the staff at the Department of Education are expected to be laid off in the latest round of firings under the Trump Administration, FOX News reports.
About half of the staff at the Department of Education are expected to be laid off in the latest round of firings under the Trump Administration, FOX News reports.
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.
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 administration cancels $400M in grants, contracts with Columbia University
The Trump administration says it’s pulling $400 million from Columbia University.
The Trump administration says it’s pulling $400 million from Columbia University.
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.
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?
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.
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.
What happens to student loan payments if the Department of Education is eliminated?
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
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.
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."
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
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.
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.
Federal antisemitism task force to visit UCLA, USC campuses months after protests
The task force will visit 10 college campuses across the U.S., including UCLA and USC, to investigate allegations of antisemitism on campus.
The task force will visit 10 college campuses across the U.S., including UCLA and USC, to investigate allegations of antisemitism on campus.
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.
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
The Pasadena Unified School District is moving forward with plans for layoffs. This comes after the devastating Eaton Fire.
The Pasadena Unified School District is moving forward with plans for layoffs. This comes after the devastating Eaton Fire.
Firing meteorologists, NOAA employees is 'spectacularly short-sighted,' UCLA climate scientist says
Federal workers who were not let go said the afternoon layoffs included meteorologists who do crucial local forecasts in National Weather Service offices across the country.
Federal workers who were not let go said the afternoon layoffs included meteorologists who do crucial local forecasts in National Weather Service offices across the country.
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.
The strike, organized by the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) and AFSCME 3299, runs through Feb. 28.
Brittney Griner speaks on surviving Russian prison
In a speaking event at USC, WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner opened up about her experience surviving a Russian prison.
In a speaking event at USC, WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner opened up about her experience surviving a Russian prison.
Crenshaw HS stabbing: Lockdown lifted, 2 arrested in South LA
Two people were arrested after a caregiver was stabbed outside Crenshaw High School on Thursday morning.
Two people were arrested after a caregiver was stabbed outside Crenshaw High School on Thursday morning.
Cell phone ban goes into effect at LAUSD campuses
LAUSD school board members voted last June to move forward on the resolution banning cell phones during school hours.
LAUSD school board members voted last June to move forward on the resolution banning cell phones during school hours.
Cell phone ban in effect as LA Unified schools
Student phone use during school hours are now restricted.
Student phone use during school hours are now restricted.
UCLA student sexually assaulted by food delivery driver: Campus police
A student at UCLA was allegedly sexually assaulted by a food delivery driver in Westwood.
A student at UCLA was allegedly sexually assaulted by a food delivery driver in Westwood.
Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.