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Attendance Dips as Fears Rise — How Classrooms are Losing Ground in the Trump Era

Today, 1 in 4 children in the U.S. has at least one immigrant parent, yet schools struggle with staffing shortages, language barriers, and funding cuts.

K-12 Schools Face Looming Threat of Federal Fund Cutoff  

The Trump Administration is threatening cuts to federal funding for public schools that do not comply with demands to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

LA Launches a National Model for Park Equity

Feb 21 | Why is park equity a key concern today for public health officials? What caused the decline? How does LA's park system compare to other cities? This briefing offers a front-row seat to the effort that LA is about to embark on, which could become a model for the nation.

The Impact of Hate-Motivated Behavior on African American Health

At the 13th annual virtual Black Physicians Forum, health experts shared how racism underlies hate-motivated behavior which adversely impacts African American health.

School Districts With the Greatest Need Get Fewer Dollars, Study Shows

A new study finds that nationwide school districts with more Black and Latino students receive on average 16% less than whiter, wealthier districts.