Programs try to save students from 'summer slide' in academics

Children — particularly those from lower-income families — lose months of reading and math skills during vacation, studies show. Schools are offering summer camp-style programs to make learning fun.

Locke High School graduation: A Locke High milestone

It's an emotional time for the last of the 'original' pre-charter students and a graduation of sorts for their two guidance counselors as well.

His dream is a new field at L.A. City College

Duke Russell played at the school in the '40s on a field since razed. The site he's eyeing is set to house a student union, but the 85-year-old advocate for community college sports is undeterred.

Thousands arrive at school without whooping cough vaccination

A new state law requires all secondary students to provide proof of vaccination. The first day at L.A. Unified year-round schools bodes ill for the fall.

UC seeks to raise tuition another 10%

Regents will consider a nearly 10% increase for the fall, on top of an 8% increase that had already been approved. The added $1,100 per undergraduate would offset a $150-million state funding cut.

Verbal fireworks at L.A. school board meeting

After four board members are sworn in for four-year terms, Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte calls out her colleagues for playing politics.

After gay student's suicide, Central California district to revise harassment policies

Tehachapi Unified School District reaches an agreement with federal officials to prevent sexual and gender-based harassment and offer mandatory training for students, administrators and faculty.

L.A. Unified board approves final budget

Members bridge a $408-million shortfall with pay cuts and the layoffs of about 3,000 people, including some teachers. Officials say they could face a $629-million shortfall next year.

Education Department compiles list of college tuition costs

The agency releases a report on some of the most expensive and most affordable schools. Looking to save money? Try the University of Puerto Rico.

Second round of tuition hikes likely at UC and Cal State systems

The increase of at least 10% comes in response to deeper cuts to education in the new state budget. The opening of UC Riverside's new medical school will be delayed by a year. Student leaders express disappointment.

UC fears talent loss to deeper pockets

The departure of three star scientists from UC San Diego has officials worried about a possible brain drain tied to budget cuts.

Walton Family Foundation gave nearly $12 million to Southland schools last year

Most of the schools received more than $200,000 each from the foundation, whose belief is that 'students shouldn't be forced to attend a failing school.' No L.A. Unified schools were given funds.