FAFSA form for 2025-26 financial aid now open: What to know, deadlines and more

The FAFSA application to receive college financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open. Here's what to know after last year's botched rollout.

MIT to offer free tuition to 80% of US households: What to know

MIT, one of the top universities in the world, is offering free tuition to undergraduate students who are accepted and meet family income requirements.

California taxpayers paying nearly $20M for wireless electric charging project at UCLA

The idea is to charge the university's electric buses while they drive and are at stops, utilizing wireless chargers embedded in the asphalt, rather than when they are parked at night.

Day 2 of UC patient care, service workers strike across California

Thousands of patient care and service workers at UCLA, UC Irvine and other University of California campuses across the state are on strike Thursday, alleging unfair bargaining tactics, allegations the UC system denies.

Santa Rosa High School play changes venue after controversy arises

A play that envisions the future of the beloved "Peanuts" characters has caused some controversy in a North Bay community after district officials canceled the show because of its content.

Oklahoma schools chief wants to make students watch announcement of new religious department

In the video, the state superintendent prays for President-elect Donald Trump and says religious liberty has been attacked and patriotism mocked “by woke teachers unions."

6th grader bullied at school
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A 6th-grade girl was brutally attacked in school, prompting the victim to raise the alarm that her bully may some day commit mass violence on campus.

Trump calls to 'disband' the Department of Education

President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly mentioned "disbanding" and "de-powering" the Department of Education during his campaign. What does that mean for you?

California teacher on leave after anti-Trump rant in class

A high school teacher in California is on administrative leave after he went on an anti-Donald Trump rant in the classroom.

Racist texts to LAUSD students prompt calls for heightened security

Students across the country, including some at LAUSD schools, received racist text messages shortly after the election. The district and the FBI are investigating.

Anti-Trump lecture ends with teacher on leave
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An AP History at Valley View High School in Moreno Valley was put on leave after an anti-Trump lecture went viral.

Teacher goes viral over reaction to student in MAGA hat
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A California teacher went on a profanity-laced rant after he saw one of his students wear a Donald Trump-themed "Make America Great Again" hat in class.

USC, LA Rams coach John Robinson dies at 89
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John Robinson, the legendary coach who led the USC Trojans to a national championship in 1978, has died at 89.

FBI, LAUSD investigating racist texts sent to students

Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.