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Immigration policies blamed as fewer high school seniors apply for financial aid
Fewer California high school seniors are completing federal financial aid applications than in past years, which some analysts say is...
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After fire delay, April date set for Malibu unification petition vote
The unification process between Malibu and Santa Monica schools has been delayed time and again, but this time, the delay...
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Samohi students take fury to City Hall for fiery Trump protest
The sharp backlash to the early weeks of the second Donald Trump administration has been felt in Los Angeles, but...
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Olympic dual enrollment stays strong at SMC
The students of Olympic High School are setting a precedent for their peers in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, letting...
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Students plan protest Thursday against Trump administration
Students at several local high schools are planning a walk out on Thursday during flex time to protest actions taken...
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Trump administration rollout leaves school officials disappointed
Not even a month into Donald Trump’s presidency, local educators have already been disheartened by the administration’s potential actions. On...
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Math assessment, grading discrepancy piques school board interest
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District officials expressed concern last week over high numbers of failing math grades, with more than...
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Malibu school availability, outages leaves some residents on edge
The fluctuating school availability of Malibu campuses this month left some local residents concerned, including one day spent in the...
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SMC campus plan includes Drescher, Business building replacements
Santa Monica College has unveiled an ambitious plan to remake its Pico Blvd. campus. This month, SMC released its intention...
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Displaced students begin enrollment into SMMUSD schools
On top of serving its own students during wildfire recovery, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has to account for a...
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