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VIDEO: 2020 California Economic Summit Highlights
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The 2020 California Economic Summit capped off a challenging year, one that both spotlighted growing disparities and also motivated the Summit network to put equity and inclusion at the heart of its work. When the Summit this year shifted its annual gathering online, the virtual setting didn’t slow down the drive to highlight solutions being…

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Episode 9: Youth Incarceration and Cops on Campus with Nick Jasso
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This week, youth advocate talks about the need to counsel rather than jail disadvantaged students

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Broadband for All Gains California Senate and Assembly Commitment
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California Forward (CA FWD), the California Economic Summit network and its partners have long advocated for the need to ensure affordable and high-speed broadband to all Californians. “Not only is bridging the digital divide an issue of equity, it’s an imperative if we are to provide more Californians with access to job opportunities, tele-medicine, education…

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PolicyWise Episode 8: 2020 CA Economic Summit Fireside Chat
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Young leaders explore the impact of external social narratives in supporting systemic racism in education, social inclusion and mental health

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Commitments to Inclusion Powered Day Two of 2020 California Economic Summit
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Governor Newsom joined the Summit in conversation about pandemic preparation and recovery, housing and more

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California Economic Summit Day One Focuses on Equitable, Resilient Recovery
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Annual gathering presented new CA Dream Index data tool and shared regional voices collaborating on problems magnified by the pandemic

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California Dream Index launches at 2020 California Economic Summit
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CA FWD’s new online data platform that tracks and measures 10 indicators of economic security, mobility, and inclusion

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COVID-19 shows that Gov. Newsom, legislators must close California’s digital divide
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Too many California residents suffer from the digital divide of those who can afford technology and those who cannot. Elected leaders must bridge the gap.

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