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Education fixes now will pay off in 2025, experts say
- 01-24-2011
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By Corey G. Johnson/California Watch
Policies that strengthen data tracking and improve pre-kindergarten programs are needed now to ensure the state's children are successful in the 21st century, according to a study released last week by the Public Policy Institute of California. The report, "California 2025: Preparing for a Better Future," examined a range of problems facing the state in education and six other areas, including population growth, climate change and the economy. Jill Cannon, a fellow at PPIC who specializes in educational matters, said the report's findings were designed to offer less costly suggestions to decision-makers and community leaders grappling with the current budget crisis. Overall, Cannon and a team of analysts found encouraging improvements in education. But they worry that the state budget problems threaten that progress. (more…)
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