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Despite Law In Place, Suspensions Still Common At State-Funded Early Education Programs

Despite Law In Place, Suspensions Still Common At State-Funded Early Education Programs

FromKQED's The California Report


Despite Law In Place, Suspensions Still Common At State-Funded Early Education Programs

FromKQED's The California Report

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Apr 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Suspending or expelling children from preschool for challenging behavior is surprisingly common. And it happens way more often to Black children, boys, and kids with learning differences than others. A California law restricts the practice at state-funded early education programs, but implementing the law has been hard because of long-lasting impacts of the pandemic – like staffing shortages and learning loss.
Reporter: Daisy Nguyen, KQED

Two San Diego environmental groups are suing the federal government in an effort to stop cross border sewage flows that endanger the environment and public health. 
Reporter: Erik Anderson, KPBS
Released:
Apr 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.