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Trump nominated Linda McMahon for secretary of Education, despite her limited experience in school management. He lauded her support of ‘school choice’ and ‘parents’ rights.’
Trump’s presidential term could bring sweeping changes to financial aid, impact UC research funding and eliminate protections for LGBTQ+ and undocumented students.
Proposition 2 is a bond to provide $10 billion in funding for repairs and upgrades at thousands of schools across California.
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Los Angeles Unified students scored one of the largest increases on the state’s standardized tests when compared with other California districts.
California students’ test scores rose across math, English and science with big gains for low-income students. But the increases still aren’t enough to reverse pandemic losses.
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