Education

California Live correspondent Laila Muhammad visits Crete Academy in Los Angeles’ Hyde Park neighborhood, a charter school passionate about creating opportunities for children living in poverty. Founder Hattie Mitchell shares the pivotal moment that sparked her idea for a new model of school.

Starting in September 2025, California’s landmark ban on legacy college admissions is set to redefine the admissions landscape. A higher education expert discusses how the ban on legacy preferences might alter the criteria for admissions.

California Live’s Amber Pfister tours the Monarch School, which provides a sense of belonging for its entire student body and their families. What’s unique about it? Every student enrolled at Monarch is unhoused or experiencing homelessness. Through comprehensive academic, social and emotional support to youth, alumni, and their families, Monarch’s tailored programs and wrap-around services empower youth to succeed and...

New filings in a 2022 class-action lawsuit contend that children of the wealthy and connected get special admissions consideration at some elite U.S. universities.

California Live correspondent Blanche Shaheen visits Deer Valley High School in Antioch where a teacher named Mr. Orosco, otherwise known as “That Math Magician”, creates catchy rap videos to help students learn math in a fun way. And it’s working!

As the “Cursive Challenge” goes viral on TikTok, experts say cursive may boost a child’s brain development.

As the “Cursive Challenge” goes viral on TikTok, experts say that cursive may boost a child’s brain development.

Nvidia has signed a deal with San Jose State University to train, help, and eventually recruit students.

Data from the National Center for Education Statistics’ latest survey shows the gap is growing between high-skilled and low-skilled readers in the U.S.

The gap between the top-skilled and the lowest-skilled is growing, according to a survey of adult skills.

Alum Rock Union School District trustees are scheduled to decide which schools they will close and consolidate.

All classrooms in San Jose’s Union School District are equipped with Lightspeed Instructional Audio Solutions.

The Texas education board has voted to allow Bible-infused teachings in elementary schools.

Here are five things to know about former wrestling executive Linda McMahon.

Linda McMahon founded World Wrestling Entertainment with her husband, Vince, and she has twice ran for U.S. Senate. Here’s more to know.

Kirabo Jackson, professor of education and social policy at Northwestern University and former economic advisor to President Biden, discusses how education policy in the U.S. may shift under the new Trump administration.

A backlash to standardized tests has been fueled by complaints they take up too much classroom time and questions about how well they measure readiness for college or careers.

The Alum Rock Unified schools chief on Thursday is set to present a list of recommended campus closures to help the district close a nearly $20 million budget deficit. Kris Sanchez reports.

The Alum Rock Union School District has to close seven schools to help balance its budget, according to Superintendent German Cerda.

Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, author of three best-selling business books, says that breaking down data can make understanding elections fun and engaging for kids.