California agrees to $2 billion pandemic education settlement

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

California agrees to $2 billion pandemic education settlement

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Published on Feb 1, 2024, 12:00:00 PM
Total time: 00:50:18

Episode Description

California will spend $2 billion to address learning loss, settling a lawsuit that alleged it violated children’s rights to equal education during the pandemic.

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Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.