As schools reopen for the fall semester, almost all of California’s K–12 students will be learning remotely. How will the state promote high-quality distance education? How will it help schools ensure that COVID-19 does not exacerbate preexisting inequalities in learning and outcomes? PPIC president Mark Baldassare talks with state superintendent of public instruction Tony Thurmond about how the state can support school districts during this challenging time.
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PPIC’s Speaker Series on California’s Future invites leaders from across the political spectrum to participate critically, constructively, and collaboratively in public conversations. The purpose is to give Californians a better understanding of how our leaders are addressing the challenges facing our state.
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