LA 7th grader advanced to National Spelling Bee Finals
Oliver Halkett was among the nine finalists.
US to revoke some Chinese student visas, expand social media vetting for Communist Party ties
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking some visas for Chinese students with ties to the Communist Party or sensitive research fields, amid heightened scrutiny from the Trump administration.
Trump administration stops scheduling of new student visa interviews
The suspension of visa interviews is intended to be temporary and won’t apply to applicants who already had scheduled their visa interviews, according to a U.S. official.
Students, parents react to California's transgender high school sports controversy
California is changing competition rules days before the state track and field championships, in response to a transgender girl from Jurupa Valley who will be competing.
Trump threatens to cut California’s federal funding over transgender athlete controversy
President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to get local law enforcement involved should California continue to allow a Riverside County transgender athlete to participate in girls’ sports.
Trump reportedly intends to cancel all federal funds for Harvard
A letter calls for federal agencies to end contracts with the Ivy League School totaling $100 million.
White House moves to block foreign students from attending Harvard
The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, citing campus safety concerns and alleged foreign affiliations.
Judge blocks Trump’s order to shut down the Education Department
A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.
Map: Which states have banned cell phones in schools
A growing number of states are passing laws to ban or restrict cellphone use in schools, citing concerns about student mental health, classroom distractions, and public safety.
Santa Ana USD votes to lay off hundreds of teachers and staff
The Santa Ana Unified School board moved forward with a vote finalizing layoffs for approximately 262 positions, including teachers, counselors, and coaches at campuses throughout the district.
From orphanage to superintendent: Dr. Stefan Bean's inspiring journey
As we celebrate and uplift the contributions of AAPI communities this month, Dr. Bean's journey continues to inspire many across Southern California.
California triplets graduate together, pursue same career at same company
As graduation season sweeps across the nation, one California family is celebrating a remarkable achievement.
LA school therapist accused of abusing, taking student to her home
A mother is suing the L.A. Unified School District, alleging a speech therapist groomed and sexually abused her 13-year-old son.