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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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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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Video: A Conversation with Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins
August 18 2020
Senator Atkins joins PPIC’s Mark Baldassare to discuss how California can address the COVID-19 pandemic and the related economic downturn.
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Schools Adjusting to the Pandemic May Also Be Affected by Wildfire Season
July 22 2020
As school districts across California face closures during COVID-19, schools in some parts of the state could experience further disruption due to wildfires.
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