Multiple homes burn in massive Pacoima fireworks explosion; 1 critically injured More than 130 firefighters battled a fire involving fireworks explosions that engulfed four homes in Pacoima and critically injured a woman on Thursday night, authorities said.

Multiple homes burn in massive Pacoima fireworks explosion; 1 critically injured

Research with restricted-use data is more precise, powerful, and relevant. Faculty and staff will be working through the weekend to answer important research questions before we no longer can. This is not normal, necessary, or efficient.

I spoke up on behalf of NAEP and measurement expertise. So much else is at risk. This is a five-alarm fire, burning statistics that we need to understand and improve education.
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Statement from Public Advocates on Trump Administration Gutting Department of Education - Public Advocates FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 12, 2025Media Contact: Sumeet Bal, Director of Communications, sbal@publicadvocates.org, 917.647.1952 Statement from Public Advocates on ... Read more

"The [Department of Education] exists to support schools in serving all students, and specifically protecting students with disabilities, students of color and poor students who historically were denied equal opportunities to learn and to protect civil rights in education."

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Make sure your friends know they are never a bother. Read about the warning signs of suicide and more ways on how to give support to a friend who may be in crisis at NeveraBother.org. #neverabother

Here's what not to do if your California home was damaged, destroyed by wildfire If your home or business was damaged or destroyed in a wildfire, California Insurance Commissioner Richard Lara says don't sign anything right away. Here's what you need to know.

If your home or business was damaged or destroyed in a wildfire, California Insurance Commissioner Richard Lara says don't sign anything right away.

Here's what you need to know:

Thinking of you and your village. Sending hugs & strength during this trying time.

Planet Fitness locations in Los Angeles are “offering anyone impacted by the fires—first responders and residents—free access to shower, recharge, and relax”

No membership is required to take advantage of locker rooms, WiFi, charging stations at any LA County location not impacted by the fires.

All Los Angeles Unified Schools and Offices Closed on Thursday, Jan. 9.

The Real Consequences of the Next Administration’s Education Policies People may not understand how dangerous the Trump administration’s education policies are. EdTrust explains the consequences.

The Real Consequences of the Next Administration’s Education Policies. People may not understand how dangerous the Trump administration’s education policies are. EdTrust explains the consequences.

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A first: House Democratic Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social released an official statement directly via BlueSky today, marking a new chapter in congressional communications.

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