Mariana Dale

From post-apocalypse classics to “mysterious and magical” graphic novels, here’s what the students at Octavia E. Butler Magnet are reading.

The Pasadena middle school Butler graduated from now shares her name. A new generation of students is connecting with the late science fiction writer’s legacy, and difficulties.

Students and families can learn about funky fungus, talk to an astronomer, create space-inspired art, and might even spot their favorite Star Wars character.

Tens of thousands of people have tuned in to watch Jackie and Shadow’s Big Bear nest, including students from around the country.

Four of the seven LAUSD board districts were on the March primary ballot. L.A. Unified is the nation’s second largest school district.

Candidates endorsed by United Teachers Los Angeles have a significant edge — but a misstep can also be costly.

Kahllid Al-Alim, running in Board District 1, apologized Monday for pre-campaign social media posts. The controversy could scramble the district’s most crowded school board race.

From LAist and KPCC, your local NPR affiliate, what you need know about voting for LAUSD school board. The pandemic and movements for racial justice have introduced new pressures that have the potential to scramble school board politics.

From LAist and KPCC, your local NPR affiliate, what you need know about voting for LAUSD school board. The pandemic and movements for racial justice have introduced new pressures that have the potential to scramble school board politics.

From LAist and KPCC, your local NPR affiliate, what you need know about voting for LAUSD school board. The pandemic and movements for racial justice have introduced new pressures that have the potential to scramble school board politics.

From LAist and KPCC, your local NPR affiliate, what you need know about voting for LAUSD school board. The pandemic and movements for racial justice have introduced new pressures that have the potential to scramble school board politics.

Students and staff who test positive for the virus and have symptoms are still required to isolate.

Just over half of faculty work part-time and more than half of CSU faculty do not have long-term job security.

New parents and pregnant Californians can now request the support of a doula through Medi-Cal, but for the program to succeed, the state needs to attract more birthworkers to the program.

California’s proposed budget is $37.9 billion short, but maintains funding for K-12 schools, kids’ mental health, and community schools.

Students throughout Los Angeles County returned to school today amid rising cases of COVID-19, RSV, and other respiratory illnesses.

Los Angeles County granted the first ever unicorn license to a local first grader last December with one caveat— first she had to find one.

As of 2023, people who get health insurance through Medi-Cal can get doula support for free. One problem: Most doulas have yet to enroll as providers.

The district’s voluntary learning days provide child care, meals, and an opportunity for students to catch up academically.

Not every song came out in 2023, but that doesn’t make the act of discovery any less special.