In Palm Springs, a festival that has drawn up to 20,000 revelers nearly disappeared this year. Its new owners say the need for queer women to gather has never been greater.

From railroad boomtown to deliberate “containment zone,” a century of civic decisions shaped Skid Row — a community now facing gentrification, a mayoral race and the 2028 Olympics.

Bella Garcia feared she would be barred from commencement for her eagle feathers, beaded cap and ribbon skirt. Now, graduates statewide can wear their cultural adornments — no permission slips require...

15,000 immigrant educators rely on temporary permission to live and work in the U.S. But they fear for their futures under Trump.

She made rodeo history three decades ago. Now, from her California ranch, DeBoraha Townson is passing down a legacy of land, horses and resilience — even as she competes with two torn shoulders.

They expected an icon. They found a master organizer — and pool shark — who listened more than he lectured during his repeated trips to the state.

During National Library Week, librarians throughout the country fight for books, jobs and truth.

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Douglas Haynes is in conversation with education reporter Nadra Nittle about the broken student loan system in the US

Prayer mandates and Ten Commandments laws are part of an effort experts worry will marginalize students based on gender, sexual orientation and race.

Confusion, litigation and the threat of wage garnishment under Trump have left millions of teachers, nurses and other public service workers with few options and little hope.

With immigration enforcement keeping kids from class, educators are going beyond the curriculum — driving students to school, delivering groceries and even paying rent to support vulnerable families.

In a region made wealthy by innovation, the woman-dominated teacher workforce says its wages can’t keep pace, shutting down schools for 50,000 students.

Students with disabilities and survivors of sexual misconduct can’t rely on the Department of Education — the target of budget cuts and staff reductions — to intervene for them, new reports find.

When storms and fires disrupt caregiving for months, this volunteer-run network deploys to support parents navigating work, trauma and recovery.

Families, teachers and faith leaders in Minneapolis braved frigid temperatures on Friday to rally against a campaign of enforcement that has left students afraid to go to school.

When the Eaton Fire destroyed Pasadena Rosebud Academy, its executive director focused on keeping her students engaged and her community intact, even without a campus.

Families, teachers and faith leaders in Minneapolis braved frigid temperatures on Friday to rally against a campaign of enforcement that has left students afraid to go to school.

When the Eaton Fire destroyed Pasadena Rosebud Academy, its executive director focused on keeping her students engaged and her community intact, even without a campus.

Avery Colvert's viral ask on social media last year led to a million donations, a nonprofit and a community hub to help teens plan for the futures beyond the shadow of the wildfire.

The Trump administration’s restructuring plan will create “more confusion, more mistakes and more barriers” for students and families in need of support, advocates say.

In some states, students learn about consent and healthy relationships. In others, they get "Baby Olivia" and abstinence-only instruction.

Estela’s death at 45 followed her rapid deportation, leaving her teenage daughter to navigate a new life in Guatemala on her own — afraid of the same gang violence her mother originally fled.

Estela’s death at 45 followed her rapid deportation, leaving her teenage daughter to navigate a new life in Guatemala on her own — afraid of the same gang violence her mother originally fled.

On top of a TV nudity scandal and impeachment calls, Ryan Walters' absence at a board meeting is the latest reason lawmakers from both parties are upset with him.

Many of the reversals will require action from lawmakers. Public health experts and educators warn that dropped mandates could worsen disease outbreaks and add to a teacher shortage

While covering the cost of classroom supplies is a challenge educators face annually, the price of many learning materials has jumped by 20 percent in roughly five years.

After the hurricane shuttered New Orleans’ child care and education centers, providers didn't just reopen their doors — they built a more equitable system from the ground up.

As prices soar and family contributions shrink, America's teachers are footing the bill, spending hundreds — sometimes thousands — of their own dollars on school supplies.

As prices soar and family contributions shrink, America's teachers are footing the bill, spending hundreds — sometimes thousands — of their own dollars on school supplies.

The ruling, celebrated by a group of interfaith families, affirms that public schools cannot force religious doctrine on children.

Jennifer Siebel Newsom, first partner of California, formed her club to urge young people to read and visit libraries. The problem? Libraries themselves are under Trump's siege.

The district’s first possible teachers’ strike since 1981 could disrupt the school year for nearly 200,000 students and their families as negotiations continue down to the wire.

Educators are using AI to streamline lesson plans, personalize learning and reduce burnout, freeing up hours for themselves and their students.

Educators are using AI to streamline lesson plans, personalize learning and reduce burnout, freeing up hours for themselves and their students.

Oklahoma schools chief Ryan Walters — once a candidate on President Donald Trump’s shortlist for education secretary — is now facing a GOP-backed probe.

Oklahoma schools chief Ryan Walters — once a candidate on President Donald Trump’s shortlist for education secretary — is now facing a GOP-backed probe.

After 24 years, the Texas Dream Act was dismantled in just six hours. Advocates warn the move could spread nationally — jeopardizing the future of thousands.

Nory Sontay Ramos thought her immigration check-in was routine. Five days later, she and her mother were swiftly deported to Guatemala — a country she barely remembers.

Nory Sontay Ramos thought her immigration check-in was routine. Five days later, she and her mother were swiftly deported to Guatemala — a country she barely remembers.

Nory Sontay Ramos thought her immigration check-in was routine. Five days later, she and her mother were swiftly deported to Guatemala — a country she barely remembers.

A new report reveals men are struggling with isolation, economic pressure and toxic online influences. But redefining masculinity and valuing men as caregivers could point the way forward.

Despite convictions on prostitution counts, Sean Combs’ acquittal on sex trafficking and racketeering sparked outrage — and a painful review of whose trauma is taken seriously.

Toxic masculinity and idealized motherhood content are flooding social media feeds — forcing educators, students and parents to navigate the internet's manosphere.

Research exposes how racial disparities in policing have created a pathway from routine life to permanent family separation for Black migrants.