Education

Since Gavin Newsom became governor, state support for California’s public universities has grown by 50%.

According to state law, campus police can own military weapons to uphold safety as long as they report it to the public. However, not every college follows every part of the law, according to an investigation by CalMatters into all 148 public colleges and universities in California.

The College Journalism Network at CalMatters investigated how public campuses throughout California were complying with a state law that requires transparency about military equipment. This guide is for student journalists to investigate their own campuses.

A California bill would require community colleges with health centers to provide access to medication abortion if lawmakers provide funding. Health center directors say many campuses lack the staffing and infrastructure to offer the service.

The climate of STEM higher education programs can be unwelcoming for some minority populations. A state-funded program is trying to change that by providing mentors, relationship-building and financial assistance to California college students.

Students who commute to college by bus and train in the Los Angeles area often experience delays and public safety threats. But they also don’t have to deal with the high costs of driving, such as parking and gas.

The ruling allows states to ban transgender student athletes from playing on girls’ and women’s teams, but doesn’t require it. States like California can keep their current policies.

The state budget cut $5.5 million for school libraries. That money pays online fees for student research materials.

The Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Education tried to assess the extent and impact of the Trump Administration’s initial layoffs and cuts in early 2025. The report shows which offices were hit hardest but leaves some questions unanswered.

Los Angeles Unified's superintendent went to great lengths to reassure families that children could safely attend school during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. He resigned amid an FBI probe into a contract he promoted.