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In California, a million English learners are at risk of intractable education loss

“All along we have argued that English learners need additional time under normal circumstances, because they’re being asked to do much more than the typical kid who speaks English. They’re chronically short on instructional time, and this has exacerbated this so much that I worry … that they’re so far behind and they can’t catch…

Biden’s New Infrastructure Might Begin To Dismantle Racist Urban Planning

NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with UCLA historian Eric Avila about the impact of Biden’s infrastructure plan on racist urban planning and how systemic racism has shaped America’s urban development.

California Forum letters: Sacramento Bee readers weigh in on Latino voter turnout, Placer restaurants

“Research on Latino voters in the presidential election found a 30.9% increase in ballots cast between 2020 and 2016; almost double the nationwide growth of 15.9%. Across the nation in Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Pennsylvania, and California, Latino voters made a difference… The electoral voice of California’s plurality population, Latinos and fastest growing demographic, Asian Americans,…

Citizenship for unauthorized immigrants could add $1.5 trillion to economy over next 10 years

A UCLA study published today found that providing citizenship to all unauthorized immigrant workers in the United States would add at least $1.5 trillion to the American economy and $367 billion in federal and state tax revenue over the next decade. “As the Biden administration and congressional leaders consider how to move forward with immigration…

As Lawmakers Eye Election Changes, Voter Education Will Remain a Strategic Priority

The UCLA Voting Rights Project, which advocates for equitable access to voting, is planning to unveil a model code for state voting rights acts by the end of the month. “We’re giving voters an opportunity to really validate their rights in multiple arenas,” said Sonni Waknin, the project’s managing attorney and voting rights counsel. Pollster…

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