With Sweeping Executive Orders, Trump Tests Local Control of Schools
The orders seek to encourage “patriotic education” and restrict discussions about racism and gender by threatening to withdraw federal funding. But schools are often resistant to change.
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Fulton County Board of Education to vote on possible closure of two elementary schools
On Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” host Rose Scott talked with WABE Southside reporter DorMiya Vance about the ...
LAUSD will ‘protect’ immigrant families at schools in the wake of Trump administration’s crackdown
LAUSD is distributing to students and staff “know your rights” cards created by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center.
L.A. fire updates: Fire victims seek answers about rebuilding, cleanup timeline
As the cleanup phase of recovery begins after the devastating fires in L.A. County, displaced residents grapple with new ...
California Wildfire Updates: Palisades, Eaton Fires Over 95% Contained
Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 68% containment and the Eaton Fire at 91% containment, ...
The best (and worst) scenarios for LA disaster aid
Presidents fully control FEMA aid. The operative word in federal disaster law is “may,” as in: “The President may make ...
Trump looks to repurpose federal money to expand school choice programs and private school vouchers
Trump will order Education Department to prioritize expanding school choice programs and access to private school vouchers.
Student stabbing at Highland Park school prompts brief lockdown
Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park was placed on a temporary lockdown after the stabbing incident Wednesday morning.
California fires show states’ ‘last resort’ insurance plans could be overwhelmed
California residents have switched to a state-backed “last resort” insurance plan that is now facing staggering loss ...