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Looking Ahead to California’s 2021 Labor Market
January 22 2021
With a surge in COVID-19 cases in recent months, employment in California has taken a hit. Given the continued challenges posed by the pandemic, what can we expect from the state’s labor market this year?
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Creating a Safety Net for Immigrant Communities
January 21 2021
Through Disaster Relief Aid for Immigrants, California has dedicated $75 million to assist undocumented immigrants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We talked with Joseph Villela, director of Policy and Advocacy at the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, about his organization’s experience in helping create this emergency program.
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Commentary: Water Partnerships between Cities and Farms Would Help Prepare for a Changing Climate
January 20 2021
San Joaquin Valley farms and Southern California cities face different but equally daunting water challenges. Both regions’ water futures could be more secure if they jointly developed and managed some water supplies.
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Testimony: A New Era of Student Access at California’s Community Colleges
January 19 2021
In testimony for the California Community Colleges Board of Governors, PPIC’s Olga Rodriguez presents research showing that expanded access to transfer-level English and math courses improves student outcomes and narrows—but does not erase—racial inequities.
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Improving College Readiness through Dual Enrollment
January 15 2021
Dual enrollment--allowing high school students to take college courses--is an important strategy for expanding educational opportunities. It’s especially important for helping students from underserved communities.
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