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How dismantling the Department of Education would impact students

By Rosemary N. The Trump administration is attempting to dismantle the Department of Education. The Department of Education was created by Congress in 1979 “under Public Law 96-88 as part of national efforts to provide equal access to education for all,” according to the Center for American Progress. The department helps schools that are labeled as “Title I.” CATS is a Title I school, which is a school that receives federal funding based on a certain percentage of students identifying as low-income. Trump’s new policies have instilled fear and would affect many Title I schools. Ms. Audrey Greene, an

What CATS, LAUSD are doing to protect immigrant students and ensure that schools are ‘a safe place’ amid ICE fears

By Christopher M. As some may know, Donald Trump was inaugurated as president with one of his biggest plans of mass deportation of undocumented individuals. As of January 20, 2025 Trump has allowed ICE to enter areas such as schools and hospitals, which are supposed to be safe areas. This has caused many families and students to be in fear of being arrested and deported, which has led to schools taking more measures to protect students and families.   How is CATS preparing? Mr. Antonio Roque, assistant principal, addressed the fear felt by students and their families. 

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