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Governor Newsom's 2024 budget proposal of $291 billion, down from last year's, addresses a $37.9 billion deficit through significant cuts in climate, housing, and healthcare programs, alongside a $13 billion withdrawal from state reserves. These reductions could have lasting impacts on California's social safety nets and disproportionately affect low-income communities and communities of color, signaling a challenging balance between fiscal austerity and support for vulnerable populations in future budgets.

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Thailyah Miller, since joining Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco in March 2023 as the Principal Community Development Associate, has been pivotal in connecting young parents with essential resources and advocating for public school improvements. Balancing her role with studies to become a social worker, Miller leverages her experience as a recent SFUSD graduate and former foster youth to empower Transitional Age Youth parents and address educational policy gaps, all while actively participating in community outreach and policy advocacy.

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The SFUSD has revised its math policy to reintroduce Algebra 1 in 8th grade, reversing a 2014 decision aimed at improving readiness and reducing inequity. This change seeks to enhance math achievement district-wide, supported by the STEM dashboard's insights into program effectiveness and labor market alignment.

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Jose Guevara, a dedicated Student Advisor and Athletics Director at Everett Middle School for 11 years, highlights the school's comprehensive support for students, the importance of fully funded and staffed schools for success, improvements in mental health services post-pandemic, and the memorable experiences of seeing students overcome obstacles to graduate.

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Regional Advisory Committee West (California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.) to Secretary Cardona, US Department of Education, sought input regarding the need for the technical assistance activities described in section 203 of the ETAA and how those needs would be most effectively addressed. Executive Director, worked with fellow RAC (Regional Advisory Committees) members identified opportunity gaps as a core priority. 

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