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photo - Teacher Delivering Instruction Online Video: Distance Learning Strategies in California Schools Stephanie Barton April 30 2021 An expert panel discusses new PPIC research on how K–12 districts across the state have handled distance learning amid the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
photo - Students walking on UCLA Campus California Sees Steep Decline in Financial Aid Applications Kevin Cook March 12 2021 Far fewer California high school seniors completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) this year, reducing the number who may receive funding that helps provide access to higher education. Read More
photo - Senior Man Using Laptop at Home To Speed Up Vaccine Distribution, Improve Broadband Access among Seniors Niu Gao, Joseph Hayes February 25 2021 Seniors rely on the internet to check vaccine availability and set up appointments. Disparities in broadband access may compound challenges for many communities already hit hard by the pandemic. Read More
photo - Mark Baldassare and Eleni Kounalakis Video: A Conversation with Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Stephanie Barton February 10 2021 Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis talks with PPIC’s Mark Baldassare about state efforts to combat COVID-19 and address the economic impact of the pandemic. Read More
photo - Girl Distance Learning with Tablet Commentary: To Help Address Learning Disparities, Boost Internet Access for Low-Income Students Niu Gao, Julien Lafortune, Laura Hill January 6 2021 Since the COVID-19 pandemic began last spring, California has made substantial progress in expanding access to digital devices needed for K–12 distance learning. But inequities in access to broadband internet remain a challenge. Read More
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