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$100 Million Navient Settlement: 43,000 Californians Receiving Checks $100 Million Navient Settlement: 43,000 Californians Receiving Checks
Education February 18, 2026

$100 Million Navient Settlement: 43,000 Californians Receiving Checks

Restitution payments and $261 million in debt cancellation are reaching California borrowers ... more

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LAUSD at a Breaking Point: 3,200 Layoff Notices as Enrollment Plunges and Spending Soars LAUSD at a Breaking Point: 3,200 Layoff Notices as Enrollment Plunges and Spending Soars
Education February 18, 2026

LAUSD at a Breaking Point: 3,200 Layoff Notices as Enrollment Plunges and Spending Soars

The LAUSD budget deficit exposes deeper questions about enrollment decline, record California ... more

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‘Don’t Give Up—Do Something,’ Sonia Sotomayor Urges UCLA Students ‘Don’t Give Up—Do Something,’ Sonia Sotomayor Urges UCLA Students
Education February 16, 2026

‘Don’t Give Up—Do Something,’ Sonia Sotomayor Urges UCLA Students

During a Feb. 6 visit to UCLA School of Law, the Supreme ... more

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Trump Administration Moves to Reshape Student Loans, Could Redefine College Access for Latino Students Trump Administration Moves to Reshape Student Loans, Could Redefine College Access for Latino Students
Education February 2, 2026

Trump Administration Moves to Reshape Student Loans, Could Redefine College Access for Latino Students

New borrowing caps, repayment changes, and limits on forgiveness signal a sharp ... more

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Courage Under Pressure: New Research Shows How Immigrant Caregivers Persist as Fear Grows Courage Under Pressure: New Research Shows How Immigrant Caregivers Persist as Fear Grows
California January 27, 2026

Courage Under Pressure: New Research Shows How Immigrant Caregivers Persist as Fear Grows

A new PIQE study finds immigration enforcement anxiety is reshaping school attendance, ... more

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California’s Phone-Free School Experiment: What Early Results Mean for Latino Students and Families California’s Phone-Free School Experiment: What Early Results Mean for Latino Students and Families
Education January 21, 2026

California’s Phone-Free School Experiment: What Early Results Mean for Latino Students and Families

Early data from LAUSD and Fresno suggests better focus and engagement—but enforcement ... more

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Education Department Pauses Student Loan Wage Garnishment, Offering Temporary Relief to Borrowers in Default Education Department Pauses Student Loan Wage Garnishment, Offering Temporary Relief to Borrowers in Default
Education January 16, 2026

Education Department Pauses Student Loan Wage Garnishment, Offering Temporary Relief to Borrowers in Default

After signaling a sharp return to aggressive student loan collections, the U.S. ... more

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ICE Raids and Latino Students: How Fear Is Reshaping Mental Health in Los Angeles Schools ICE Raids and Latino Students: How Fear Is Reshaping Mental Health in Los Angeles Schools
Cover Story January 4, 2026

ICE Raids and Latino Students: How Fear Is Reshaping Mental Health in Los Angeles Schools

As LAUSD shows academic gains, ICE raids continue to drive Latino student ... more

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Student Loan Wage Garnishment Returns in 2026 Under Trump Administration Student Loan Wage Garnishment Returns in 2026 Under Trump Administration
Education December 29, 2025

Student Loan Wage Garnishment Returns in 2026 Under Trump Administration

  What student loan wage garnishment in 2026 means for borrowers—and why default ... more

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Beutner Signals Campaign Priorities with Proposal to Expand Housing and Joint-Use Schoolyard Parks Beutner Signals Campaign Priorities with Proposal to Expand Housing and Joint-Use Schoolyard Parks
Education December 25, 2025

Beutner Signals Campaign Priorities with Proposal to Expand Housing and Joint-Use Schoolyard Parks

Los Angeles school land housing proposal from former LAUSD chief Austin Beutner ... more

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Los Angeles Teachers Take a Stand Against Congressional Support for Israel Los Angeles Teachers Take a Stand Against Congressional Support for Israel
Education December 22, 2025

Los Angeles Teachers Take a Stand Against Congressional Support for Israel

Los Angeles Teachers Union Break With Pro-Israel Lawmakers, Signal New Red Line ... more

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From García Márquez to Allende: Celebrated Latin American Authors Banned in the U.S. From García Márquez to Allende: Celebrated Latin American Authors Banned in the U.S.
Culture December 15, 2025

From García Márquez to Allende: Celebrated Latin American Authors Banned in the U.S.

Book bans in the United States are accelerating across schools and libraries, ... more

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New Visa Fee Puts Foreign Teacher Hiring Out of Reach for California Schools New Visa Fee Puts Foreign Teacher Hiring Out of Reach for California Schools
California December 14, 2025

New Visa Fee Puts Foreign Teacher Hiring Out of Reach for California Schools

(This story was written by Sophie Sullivan and Alina Tade for the ... more

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Latino Students Vanish From LAUSD — and Newcomers Don’t Show Up Latino Students Vanish From LAUSD — and Newcomers Don’t Show Up
Education December 1, 2025

Latino Students Vanish From LAUSD — and Newcomers Don’t Show Up

  New data shows steep drops in newcomer student enrollment across Los Angeles ... more

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The forgotten children: Educators struggle getting migrant kids into a classroom The forgotten children: Educators struggle getting migrant kids into a classroom
Education October 3, 2025

The forgotten children: Educators struggle getting migrant kids into a classroom

Mexican officials always struggle persuading migrant families to enroll children in school ... more

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U.S. Universities See Decline in International Students, Raising Concerns U.S. Universities See Decline in International Students, Raising Concerns
Education September 24, 2025

U.S. Universities See Decline in International Students, Raising Concerns

As classes ramp up at most American colleges and universities this fall, ... more

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When a Degree Isn’t Enough: The Rise of Long-Term Unemployment Among the College-Educated When a Degree Isn’t Enough: The Rise of Long-Term Unemployment Among the College-Educated
Education September 16, 2025

When a Degree Isn’t Enough: The Rise of Long-Term Unemployment Among the College-Educated

When the federal government released its August employment numbers on Sept. 5, ... more

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California’s K-12 Schools Often Lack Sufficient Shade: “It’s Hot, and It’s Getting Hotter” California’s K-12 Schools Often Lack Sufficient Shade: “It’s Hot, and It’s Getting Hotter”
Education September 10, 2025

California’s K-12 Schools Often Lack Sufficient Shade: “It’s Hot, and It’s Getting Hotter”

Despite efforts by the state and local school districts, many public schools ... more

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ICE activity reported near 4 LAUSD campuses on 1st day of school, Superintendent Carvalho says ICE activity reported near 4 LAUSD campuses on 1st day of school, Superintendent Carvalho says
Education August 15, 2025

ICE activity reported near 4 LAUSD campuses on 1st day of school, Superintendent Carvalho says

Despite federal immigration activity near some Los Angeles Unified campuses, Superintendent Alberto ... more

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First Day of School: Empty Chairs, Distracted Children, and Panicked Parents First Day of School: Empty Chairs, Distracted Children, and Panicked Parents
Education August 15, 2025

First Day of School: Empty Chairs, Distracted Children, and Panicked Parents

“We're afraid to go out.” That's how Blanca López sums up what ... more