Cal State won't hike tuition next fall

Officials of the university system say Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed budget falls short of what they need but that they plan to hold the line on fees anyway.

Rockers help students roll on toward understanding

Members of Ozomatli visit Hawthorne High for a discussion of immigration reform, capitalism, equal rights and community development. A teacher had set the Bill of Rights to one of the group's melodies.

A paper produced by teens for teens is no longer pressing ahead

For 25 years, L.A. Youth was distributed to classrooms across Los Angeles County. Now, because of financial struggles, its final issue hits campuses this week.

West L.A. teacher's class act earns a Milken award

Jackie Bonilla of Clover Avenue Elementary is the only California teacher to receive the national award this year.

UC freshman applicants for 2013 a record high

University of California receives more than 174,700 applications for next fall, up 10.7%. For the first time, Latinos account for the biggest proportion, at 32%.

Jan Perry hopes her plain talk will resonate with voters

The councilwoman, ousted from her coveted downtown district because of a political feud, acknowledges that her frankness carries risks.

In L.A. mayor's race, Greuel finds herself a leading target

A powerful union's support of the former DreamWorks executive comes with a risk: continually being on the defensive about whether she'll buckle to its demands.

Green Dot charter group to reorganize Locke High

Green Dot hopes the changes will counter the slumping academic performance of incoming ninth-grade students.

Help school districts by letting them raise their own tax revenue

To do so, the state Legislature would need to reduce the voter threshold needed for levying parcel taxes from two-thirds to 55%.

UC regents pledge to expand online education in next few years

The regents are under pressure from Gov. Jerry Brown to offer more online classes to provide wider access to college education and keep costs down.

Alliance of big city school districts aims for more healthful meals

L.A. Unified and five others are striving to make wholesome food a national standard. They're working on biodegradable trays and utensils as well. Each district has been assigned a specific project.

L.A. Unified to overhaul struggling Crenshaw High

Calling Crenshaw the worst in L.A. Unified, Supt. John Deasy gets the green light to turn the landmark campus into three magnet schools.

San Jose State program to offer entry-level subjects online

High-demand classes will be available online at low cost through a partnership with education group Udacity.

To lock classroom doors or not?

After the Newtown and Taft shootings, educators in L.A. debate whether teacher transparency or school security is paramount.

School shooting victim expected to recover

Officials try to determine a motive, with the Kern County sheriff saying the assailant believed that the two students he targeted had bullied him.