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Dashboard shows deep gaps for state’s Black students
A teacher provides one-on-one instruction to a young elementary school student. California’s latest School Dashboard shows Black students are making…
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Proposed legislation would eliminate ‘juvenile strikes’
Jaubrae Dixon testified before the Assembly Public Safety Committee earlier this year in support of AB 1279. Convicted of a…
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Newsom signs law rewriting rules for reading instruction
Education advocates and members of the state Assembly listen to public comments during an Assembly Education Committee hearing on AB…
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Food distributions support families hit by CalFresh delays
Food distribution organizations like the Los Angeles Food Bank have been stretched to the limit by the federal government shutdown…
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Advocates target Black Caucus after governor’s vetoes
Coalition for a Just and Equitable California member Chad Brown speaks in front of the California State Capitol last January…
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Disabled struggle to find accessible housing after fires
Residential facility administrator Retha De Johnette holds a photo of an Altadena assisted living home that was destroyed by wildfire…
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Government shutdown threatens SNAP, Head Start programs
Youngsters in a Head Start program work on a coloring project. The federal government shutdown could affect Head Start programs…
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Bill requiring family notification of inmate death is signed
Stephanie Jeffcoat, right, speaks in support of Assembly Bill 1269, ‘Wakeisha’s Law,’ at an Assembly Public Safety Committee hearing at…
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Community college students receive immigration support
Students head to class at East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park. A state program, Find Your Ally, provides free…
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Waters bill would protect Head Start from shutdown impacts
Maxine Waters Wave Staff Report WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters has introduced legislation to protect children and families in…
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