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K-12 Education
Feeding Children When Schools Are Closed for COVID-19
March 26 2020
With schools closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, local, state, and federal officials are taking steps to provide meals to students who usually obtain meals from their school.
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Will Students without Home Internet Fall Behind During Coronavirus Shutdowns?
March 12 2020
While most K-12 schools in California have the ability to deliver classes online, disparities in home internet access could put some students at a disadvantage.
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Video: Fiscal Challenges of Declining Enrollment in California Schools
March 5 2020
PPIC researcher Paul Warren outlines a new report on projected declines in K–12 enrollment over the next decade, and a panel of experts offers state and local perspectives.
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Video: College Eligibility for the University of California
February 14 2020
PPIC’s Niu Gao discusses research on proposed changes to science requirements for UC eligibility, and an expert panel explores what they could mean for students and the university.
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Video: Countdown to Census 2020
February 12 2020
Secretary of state Alex Padilla and other leaders discuss why the upcoming census is so important for California and assess the state’s readiness for the count.
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