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Does Raising High School Graduation Requirements Improve Student Outcomes? February 2021 Niu Gao

The shift to distance learning during the COVID-19 crisis exacerbated inequities in California’s K–12 system, adding urgency to an ongoing discussion about the role of…

California’s Digital Divide February 2021Niu Gao, Joseph Hayes Read in Spanish

The Digital Divide in Education February 2021Niu Gao, Joseph Hayes Read in Spanish

Surveying the Landscape of California’s English Learner Reclassification Policy February 2021Laura Hill, Andrew Lee, Joseph Hayes

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How Many Districts Have Been Providing In-person Instruction? February 18 2021Laura Hill, Niu Gao, Julien Lafortune

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Newsom’s Budget Advances Long-Overdue Education Data System January 29 2021Jacob Jackson

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Are Students Spending Enough Time on School during the Pandemic? January 26 2021Niu Gao, Laura Hill, Julien Lafortune

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Commentary: An Equitable Recovery for California Requires Two Key Strategies January 25 2021Sarah Bohn, Dean Bonner, Vicki Hsieh

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March 4, 2021 Reopening California’s Schools

October 22, 2020 Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government

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September 23, 2020 Assessing Proposition 15

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August 14, 2020 A Conversation with Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond

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K-12 Education Chart: State funding has risen from recession lows and is now close to the national average

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California’s digital divide continues to impede student learning

State investments have improved student access to digital devices at home, but internet access remains a challenge for many families.