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Proposed overhaul could fundamentally change Head Start. Here’s how

On a recent Thursday morning, 12 preschoolers at Bright Starts Center in south Los Angeles moved between Spanish and English as they cleaned up after painting and playing with blocks. They stretched ...
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Health education bill awaits Gov. Newsom’s signature

The latest education news updates from EdSource. News Brief Thursday, August 13, 2026 — 9:41 am School health education bill awaits Gov. Newsom’s signature After a unanimous vote in the California ...
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Newsom appoints director of new state Office of Civil Rights

Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed the chief administrator of the California State University’s Civil Rights Office to direct a new Office of Civil Rights under the governor’s purview. Lele Yutzy has ...
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Twin Rivers Unified issues more notices of violation to Highlands Community Charter

Twin Rivers Unified and Highlands Community Charter have had a contentious relationship since the district revoked the adult school’s charter in January. The charter appealed the decision to the ...
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Bay Area school district sets cap on AP, honors classes to reduce student stress

August 12, 2026 Bay Area school district sets cap on AP, honors classes to reduce student stress. A high school in the Dublin ...
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Some California students may begin receiving Workforce Pell federal aid this fall

For the first time, California students in short-term career training programs may begin to receive federal aid through a ...
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University of California committee to consider bringing back SAT, ACT requirement in admissions

A University of California committee will formally consider whether to require standardized exams such as the SAT and ACT in freshman admissions, UC’s Academic Senate announced Thursday. UC’s Board of ...
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Survey finds many Gen Z’ers lack motivation at school

The latest education news updates from EdSource. News Brief Wednesday, May 1, 2024 — 8:33 am Survey finds many Gen Z’ers lack motivation at school Less than half the middle and high school students ...
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National teachers union president calls for screen bans, AI limits in schools

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, unveiled a plan to limit technology in schools, including prohibiting AI use by elementary students as well as companion chatbots ...
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Trump administration suspends a student loan forgiveness program

The U.S. Department of Education has unexpectedly paused a student loan forgiveness program used by about 2 million borrowers with little explanation and no details about when it may resume, according ...
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LAUSD teachers prepare for start of school amid mass deportation campaign

As the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign continues and schools prepare to reopen Wednesday, teachers in the Los Angeles Unified are calling for help from local communities to ensure ...