Education

How to get resources for surviving the three-day strike, and what is the conflict all about?

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Longtime special ed assistant teacher Yvette Ascencio makes $37,000/year. She says her classroom has too many students and not enough resources.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Two teachers — from an elementary school and a high school — explain why they’re striking in solidarity with LAUSD workers such as custodians and bus drivers.

‘We don't cross picket lines’: 2 teachers on why they joined LAUSD strike

Two teachers — from an elementary school and a high school — explain why they’re striking in solidarity with LAUSD workers such as custodians and bus drivers.

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KCRW talks to parents, teachers, LAUSD’s Jackie Goldberg, and SEIU’s Lester Garcia as the district sits on the verge of a three-day shutdown.

'It affects everybody as a domino’: LAUSD strike could start Tuesday

KCRW talks to parents, teachers, LAUSD’s Jackie Goldberg, and SEIU’s Lester Garcia as the district sits on the verge of a three-day shutdown.

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Panelists discuss Walgreens’ decision to stop selling medication used to terminate a pregnancy in 21 states, the Supreme Court’s rising popularity, and drawing the line between free…

Walgreens in abortion fight: Private companies can’t evade politics?

Panelists discuss Walgreens’ decision to stop selling medication used to terminate a pregnancy in 21 states, the Supreme Court’s rising popularity, and drawing the line between free…

from Left, Right & Center

LAUSD could be on the verge of a three-day shutdown. How are you and your family preparing for school closures?

Possible LAUSD strike: Parents, teachers, how are you coping?

LAUSD could be on the verge of a three-day shutdown. How are you and your family preparing for school closures?

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SEIU Local 99 — the union representing LAUSD staff like bus drivers, janitors, cafeteria workers, and teacher aides — could be on the verge of a three-day strike.

LAUSD bus drivers, custodians want 30% raise. What happens if they strike?

SEIU Local 99 — the union representing LAUSD staff like bus drivers, janitors, cafeteria workers, and teacher aides — could be on the verge of a three-day strike.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Both USC and UCLA’s women’s basketball teams surpassed pre-season expectations by making the NCAA tournament. But how far can fans expect them to advance?

How far can ‘Big Dance’-bound USC and UCLA women’s hoops teams go?

Both USC and UCLA’s women’s basketball teams surpassed pre-season expectations by making the NCAA tournament. But how far can fans expect them to advance?

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Panelists discuss the ongoing defamation case brought by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News, and a Texas school’s decision to discipline a teenager for raising safety concerns.

Fox News knew they spread lies. Enough to prove actual malice?

Panelists discuss the ongoing defamation case brought by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News, and a Texas school’s decision to discipline a teenager for raising safety concerns.

from Left, Right & Center

North Hollywood High School’s science bowl teams cleaned up at last weekend’s regional competition, and are now headed to the nationals in DC to defend their title.

Science bowl: All questions are fair game. Can NoHo students win?

North Hollywood High School’s science bowl teams cleaned up at last weekend’s regional competition, and are now headed to the nationals in DC to defend their title.

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Students at Dorsey High School learn real-life business skills by creating and marketing an avocado-based sauce. Sales are strong. Maybe it’s the avocado-pit alien logo?

Avocado sauce fuels business experience for South LA students

Students at Dorsey High School learn real-life business skills by creating and marketing an avocado-based sauce. Sales are strong. Maybe it’s the avocado-pit alien logo?

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Culver City has eliminated honors English classes for ninth and 10th graders in an effort to increase racial equity for students. Not all parents are happy.

Culver City eliminates honors English in attempt to reach racial equity

Culver City has eliminated honors English classes for ninth and 10th graders in an effort to increase racial equity for students. Not all parents are happy.

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Two years ago, LAUSD funded a plan aimed at closing the achievement gap between Black students and their peers. Now the impact is visible in the high school experiences of two sisters.

LA’s Black students see fewer cops, more resources 2 years into achievement plan

Two years ago, LAUSD funded a plan aimed at closing the achievement gap between Black students and their peers. Now the impact is visible in the high school experiences of two sisters.

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The Supreme Court will soon hear oral arguments in a pair of challenges to Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. Nearly half-a-trillion dollars worth of debt relief is at stake.

Student loan forgiveness: Tens of millions of people could be affected as SCOTUS hears arguments

The Supreme Court will soon hear oral arguments in a pair of challenges to Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. Nearly half-a-trillion dollars worth of debt relief is at stake.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Hollywood has a Museum of Death — and now a Love Museum. Its founder, a psychology professor, wants to help you understand love better.

Hollywood’s Love Museum is all fun and games, plus a little science

Hollywood has a Museum of Death — and now a Love Museum. Its founder, a psychology professor, wants to help you understand love better.

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Baldwin Hills Elementary School is one of over 50 campuses in LAUSD with a charter school planted on its campus. Both schools want it to end.

Tensions rise on campuses with charter and traditional schools

Baldwin Hills Elementary School is one of over 50 campuses in LAUSD with a charter school planted on its campus. Both schools want it to end.

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The College Board has revised some of its new AP African American studies curriculum following criticism from Governor Ron DeSantis and other conservatives.

Revised AP African American studies course erases critical history, says UCLA professor

The College Board has revised some of its new AP African American studies curriculum following criticism from Governor Ron DeSantis and other conservatives.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis could face a lawsuit over the state's decision to reject a new Advanced Placement class on African American studies.

Does Florida’s AP Black history class violate Stop WOKE Act?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis could face a lawsuit over the state's decision to reject a new Advanced Placement class on African American studies.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Panelists discuss recent mass shootings in California, Florida’s ban of a high school Advanced Placement course on African American studies, and relating to people with different…

Another mass shooting in California. Can anything stop the violence?

Panelists discuss recent mass shootings in California, Florida’s ban of a high school Advanced Placement course on African American studies, and relating to people with different…

from Left, Right & Center

Last November’s elections brought slim conservative majorities to the Orange and Capistrano school boards.

Conservative-majority school boards oust superintendents in Orange, Capistrano

Last November’s elections brought slim conservative majorities to the Orange and Capistrano school boards.

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