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Gao, Niu; DiRanna, Kathy; Fay, Maria – Public Policy Institute of California, 2022
The California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS)--adopted in 2013--have the potential to improve scientific literacy and strengthen the global competitiveness of California's workforce. However, longstanding underinvestment in science education and the unprecedented disruptions caused by COVID-19 have heightened challenges faced by…
Descriptors: State Standards, Science Education, COVID-19, Pandemics
Gao, Niu; Lafortune, Julien – Public Policy Institute of California, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for safe school facilities that protect the health of children and staff. With the first day of school just weeks away, most K-12 schools are likely to rely on distance learning for the start of the academic year. When schools do reopen, adhering to current guidelines on physical distancing, cleaning,…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Improvement, Physical Environment, Facility Guidelines, School Closing
Gao, Niu; Hill, Laura; Lafortune, Julien – Public Policy Institute of California, 2021
A year of distance learning under COVID-19 has fueled growing concerns about the academic progress and social and emotional health of children. In particular, worries increased around how the pandemic has affected high-need and underserved students, including English Learners and children with disabilities, children in foster care and from…
Descriptors: Distance Education, COVID-19, Pandemics, School Districts
Gao, Niu; Hill, Laura; Lafortune, Julien – Public Policy Institute of California, 2021
A year of distance learning under COVID-19 has fueled growing concerns about the academic progress and social and emotional health of children. In particular, worries increased around how the pandemic has affected high-need and underserved students, including English Learners and children with disabilities, children in foster care and from…
Descriptors: Distance Education, COVID-19, Pandemics, School Districts