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Low-Income Students

The majority of California’s students come from families with incomes of less than 185 percent of the federal poverty level and qualify for free- and reduced-price meals. These students often face obstacles to succeed in school. California’s funding formula provides more funding for schools to serve children who are low-income.
Commentary
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America’s economic recovery will stall without child-care relief

Policymakers must provide at least $50 billion in federal pandemic relief funding to stabilize the child-care sector.

Savitha Moorthy and Richard Raya
Commentary
September 9, 2020

Providing meals to hungry students is as important as access to distance learning

Distance learning is difficult in its own right. Distance learning while hungry will be even harder.

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Distance Learning
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Low-income parents turn to neighbors, family for help with distance learning

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Commentary
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The obstacle is the way.

Michael Matsuda
Foster Youth
July 15, 2020

Financial aid application rates soar among California foster youth

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Math and Science
July 6, 2020

California districts attempt to revive outdoor education programs slashed during the pandemic

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Community Colleges
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Community colleges struggle with students’ food needs as pandemic increases demand

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Distance Learning
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Commentary
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Commentary
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Early Learning
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