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Where We Stand
January 11 2021
PPIC president and CEO Mark Baldassare condemns the recent attack on the US Capitol and underscores the importance of shared knowledge and fact-based dialogue during this time of upheaval.
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Commentary: To Help Address Learning Disparities, Boost Internet Access for Low-Income Students
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.
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How Is the Pandemic Affecting California’s Independent, Nonprofit Colleges?
December 3 2020
COVID-19 has created a number of disruptions for higher education institutions. We talked with Kristen Soares, president of the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, about how these institutions are addressing the challenges posed by the pandemic.
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More California Students Are Getting Live Instruction, but Gaps Remain
November 20 2020
The share of K-12 students receiving live instruction this fall is slightly higher than in the spring. However, notable equity gaps—by income, parental education, and race/ethnicity—persist.
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More Students Have Digital Devices, but Internet Gaps Persist
October 27 2020
State investments have increased the share of California students with digital devices at home, but disparities remain when it comes to reliable internet access.
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