Debbie Truong is a higher education reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she covered PK-12 education for WAMU-FM (88.5), the NPR affiliate in Washington, D.C., and the Washington Post. She attended Syracuse University and received a master’s degree in journalism from American University. She grew up in the San Gabriel Valley.
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Sept. 13, 2023
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Sept. 6, 2023
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Sept. 3, 2023
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Aug. 19, 2023
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Aug. 3, 2023
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Aug. 2, 2023
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July 30, 2023
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July 20, 2023
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July 14, 2023