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Video: A Conversation with Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond
August 19 2020
Superintendent Thurmond talks with PPIC’s Mark Baldassare about how the state can support school districts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Without Testing, Challenges for School Districts Add Up
May 11 2020
The lack of statewide K–12 standardized tests this spring will pose significant difficulties for teachers and districts when schools ultimately reopen.
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Students Prepare for AP Exams during COVID-19
April 30 2020
Students who are less economically advantaged and those with special educational needs could face challenges in preparing for and taking AP tests this year.
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High School Graduation during the COVID-19 Crisis
April 16 2020
School closures and the move to distance learning present challenges in ensuring that California students, especially those from low-income families or with special educational needs, stay on track for graduating.
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Remote Learning for English Learners and Special Needs Students during COVID-19
April 10 2020
As districts across California roll out distance learning plans, educators must develop alternate methods to effectively serve English Learners and students with special needs.
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