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California Economic Summit: Racial Gap in Education Puts Drag on Economy

By Michelle Bergmann

“Hiding in the shadows of Silicon Valley’s successful startups lies a paradox. Major tech companies need skilled workers that they can’t find in California and outsource talent from overseas for highly paid workers. Meanwhile, nearby low-income communities struggle to pay rent while many of their children drop out. This is the familiar tale of two Californias.” Read more here.