A Whittier Elementary student shows classmates a certificate for an after-school swim and water safety program during a graduation ceremony at the Newport-Mesa Family YMCA on Wednesday.

The district estimates if redistricting wasn't implemented, growth at Dondero would lead to the school educating 41% of the city’s elementary student population, compared to 29% at Little Harbour.

President Donald Trump said Friday that the Small Business Administration will absorb the Department of Education’s massive student loan portfolio as he seeks to dismantle the agency and shift ...