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English as a Second Language at California’s Community Colleges
Upcoming November 30, 2022 · 11:00 am - 11:45 amAssembly Bill 705 requires colleges to maximize the probability that English as a Second Language (ESL) students complete a transfer-level English course within three years of enrolling. PPIC researchers outline a new report on the implementation of AB 705 reforms—which began in fall 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic—and discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
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Testimony: Enrollment Declines in California Community Colleges
Olga Rodriguez
Video: The Effects of COVID-19 on Transfer-Intending Students in California’s Community Colleges
Stephanie Barton
Ensuring All Students Benefit from Landmark Community College Reform
Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Olga Rodriguez, Cesar Alesi Perez
After COVID, Community Colleges Must Focus on Improving Online Courses
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Immigrants make up a growing share of California workers with college degrees.