Betty Marquez Rosales

2 weeks ago | edsource.org | Betty Marquez Rosales

A rumor spread quickly on Monday morning that Huntington Park High School in southeast Los Angeles might be the site of a raid after federal immigration agents were seen at a Home Depot nearby. Credit: Betty Márquez Rosales, EdSource Top TakeawaysLAUSD assures students’ and families’ safety during graduation ceremonies. Huntington Park schools activate emergency protocols amid ICE activity. More summer school locations, plus virtual option, made available to students who fear ICE raids.

2 weeks ago | edsource.org | Betty Marquez Rosales

A rumor spread quickly on Monday morning that Huntington Park High School in southeast Los Angeles might be the site of a raid after federal immigration agents were seen at a Home Depot nearby. Photo: Betty Márquez Rosales, EdSource Top TakeawaysLAUSD assures students’ and families’ safety during graduation ceremonies. Huntington Park schools activate emergency protocols amid ICE activity. More summer school locations, plus virtual option, made available to students who fear ICE raids.

3 weeks ago | edsource.org | Betty Marquez Rosales

A commencement ceremony at California State University, Fullerton, in 2021. Credit: Cal State Fullerton/FlickrNew “K-12 Simplified Funding Program” is effectively an elimination, advocates say. Proposal eviscerates programs for low-income students in both K-12 and higher education. Funds for disabled students increased, but shift to flat funding is concerning to educators.

3 weeks ago | the74million.org | Betty Marquez Rosales

Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter The number of students experiencing homelessness who were enrolled in California’s TK-12 public schools has jumped over 9% for yet another year, even as overall enrollment rates continue on a downward trend. Nearly 20,000 more homeless students were enrolled by the first Wednesday in October, known as Census Day, during the 2024-25 school year.

3 weeks ago | smdailyjournal.com | Betty Marquez Rosales

The number of students experiencing homelessness who were enrolled in California’s TK-12 public schools jumped more than 9% again this year, even as overall enrollment continues to decline. Nearly 20,000 more homeless students were enrolled by the first Wednesday in October — known as Census Day — during the 2024-25 school year. This increase represents a 9.3% jump from the previous year and means the state’s homeless student population has surged 37% in the past decade.