Nationwide book bans hit record levels in 2023, American Library Association reports

The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.

Orange County, and its schools, see sizeable increase in hate crimes during 2022: study

While hate crimes increased substantially in the county overall during 2022, Orange County middle and high schools saw the most sizeable increase in hate crimes over that same year.

Mother for rent: Parents can hire 'second mom' for their college kids

A new concierge service called Daisy Bug Delivery is growing in popularity, offering a second mom to visit students on college campuses.

18 LA/OC schools receive national Blue Ribbon honor

Eighteen campuses in Los Angeles and Orange counties were among 33 across the state Tuesday named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.

Several SoCal schools win Blue Ribbon award
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Eighteen campuses in Los Angeles and Orange counties were among 33 across the state Tuesday named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.

UCLA ties for best public university
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UCLA and the University of California, Berkeley tied for the best public university in the U.S., according to US News and World Reports. The two schools tied for the 15th spot on the overall list, which includes private schools.

South Korea teachers rally for new laws to protect them from abusive parents

Thousands of teachers are protesting for more legal protection from bullying by parents, a rising problem in a country known for its brutally competitive school environments.

CSU trustees to vote on 6% tuition hike
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If approved, tuition will go up $342 per semester for undergrads, and $432 for graduate students beginning in fall 2024.

CSU to decide this week on 6% tuition increase
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If approved, tuition will go up $342 per semester for undergrads, and $432 for graduate students beginning in fall 2024.

CSU to decide on 6% tuition increase
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The CSU Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet Wednesday to discuss a multi-year 6% tuition hike that would apply to all Cal State schools.

Redlands Unified to pay $2.25M to settle suit involving teacher who had student’s baby

Redlands Unified School District will pay $2.25 million to settle the latest lawsuit involving a teacher who became pregnant by one of at least two students she was accused of sexually abusing.

California kids could become 'wards of the state' under new gender affirmation rule, mom warns: 'Dangerous'

Parental rights advocates warn the policy could jeopardize parental custody rights because they disagree with the child's decision to identify with a gender that does not correspond with their biological sex.

High school student digs up 34-million-year-old whale skull on family farm

Lindsey Stallworth and her science teacher had only been digging for about 30 minutes when they found fragments that led to the discovery of a lifetime.