These are America's top colleges of 2024, according to Forbes ranking

Forbes based their rankings on several categories, including academic success and graduation rates. See if your school made this year’s list.

How do SoCal schools keep students safe?
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Crisis alert badges led to a quick response during the Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia. But how do schools in Southern California keep students safe?

Drakeo the Ruler: USC seeks dismissal from mother’s lawsuit over deadly concert stabbing

Although the complaint alleges USC had a duty to keep the rapper safe and failed to provide adequate security at the festival, the university was not responsible for that task, according to university attorneys.

Teachers still quitting at a concerning rate; hindering students' education

Teachers of Tomorrow reported that that there were 55,000 vacant positions and an additional 270,000 teaching posts currently filled by underqualified teachers earlier this year.

In Depth: Back to school 2024

This week, Hal Eisner is joined by pediatrician Dr. Connie Bartlett, transitional kindergarten educator Christine Colbert and Learnville's Carrie Lyn.

Move-in day at Cal State Long Beach
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Thursday, Aug. 22 was move-in day for students at Cal State Long Beach.

California principal on leave after high school pep rally dance causes stir

As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.

City installs hundreds of road safety measures near LAUSD schools

According to the LA County Department of Public Health, traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for kids between 4 and 14. The city hopes these new safety features will help solve the problem.

Traffic safety measures installed near LA schools
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As kids across Los Angeles are heading back to school, city leaders have stressed the importance of new traffic safety measures installed near campuses. The city has installed hundreds of speed humps and hired hundreds of crossing guards near LAUSD schools.

Chapman University welcomes nearly 2K new students on move-in day

The university will welcome 1,955 new students representing 56 countries, with the number of Hispanic/Latinx students reaching a historic high of 21%.

Move-in day at Chapman University
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Students were excited to return to campus for move-in day at Chapman University.

University of California introduces new directives addressing protests on campuses

The University of California introduced new directives that address demonstrations on campus following pro-Palestinian and counter-protests earlier this year.

UC orders new rules for campus protests
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After a spring marred with demonstrations that captured global headlines, the UC schools set up new set of rules for campus protests.

Honoring co-founders of the Black Design Collective

August marks Black Business Month and on Thursday, we highlight two fashion icons – Kevan Hall and TJ Walker – the founders of the Black Design Collective.