New FAFSA issue could delay financial aid for college students this fall
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.
Here's how much parents spend on average for back-to-school supplies
A recent survey of American parents found how much parents spend on average for back-to-school supplies per child, per year. It also found the highest-spending and lowest-spending states.
'Go to California': Oklahoma State Superintendent slams districts refusing to integrate Bible into curriculum
Louisiana garnered similar controversy earlier this year after passing a law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom.
UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster goes viral after awkward Big Ten media day speech
"I’m sure you guys don’t know too much about UCLA, our football program, but we’re in LA," DeShaun Foster said.
This Florida school district will require teachers to wear panic button
Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.
Angels host back-to-school event for to get kids ready for fall
The Angels Baseball Foundation hosted a back-to-school event to get kids ready for the upcoming school year.
Los Angeles Mission hosting virtual back-to-school supplies drive
Los Angeles Mission is hosting an online back-to-school drive for kids facing homelessness.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
SoCal school district sues Newsom over state's new child gender identity law
The law bans school rules requiring teachers and other staff to disclose a student’s gender identity or sexual orientation to any other person without the child’s permission
Changes are coming to ACT test, including making science portion optional
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.
California bans school rules requiring parents be notified of child’s pronoun change
California became the first U.S. state to bar school districts from requiring staff to notify parents of their child’s gender identification change under a law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks catches fire
The Notre Dame High School campus was on fire in Sherman Oaks.
Man charged in sexual assault of UCLA student in her dorm room
Jeffrey Brewer, 41, allegedly broke into the Saxson Suites at UCLA on July 5, assaulting one of two female students inside that dorm room, police said.
Shaq takes 20 North Texas kids on $500 back-to-school shopping sprees at JCPenney
The 20 kids received $500 gift cards and an hour to shop with the NBA legend himself!