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Video: A Conversation with Cabinet Secretary Ana Matosantos
April 14 2020
California's chief justice talks with PPIC's Mark Baldassare about the various challenges and opportunities facing the court system today.
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Wastewater Treatment Kills Most Pathogens, Including COVID-19 Virus
April 13 2020
Californians reuse treated wastewater for water supply, to irrigate crops, and to support freshwater ecosystems. We talked to two experts about managing coronavirus in the “sewershed.”
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Remote Learning for English Learners and Special Needs Students during COVID-19
April 10 2020
As districts across California roll out distance learning plans, educators must develop alternate methods to effectively serve English Learners and students with special needs.
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Displaced by COVID-19: Moving Out of College Housing
April 10 2020
Moving students out of campus housing is necessary to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, but most students are now farther from academic support and other important services.
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Unemployment Benefits in the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 9 2020
Nearly 2 million unemployment insurance claims have been filed in California over the past three weeks. What kind of benefits can these newly unemployed workers receive?
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