Rachel Livinal

Rachel Livinal, an education reporter, highlights the remarkable trend of San Joaquin Valley high school students earning associate degrees alongside their diplomas. This unique dual achievement accelerates their college journeys and career prospects. Farida Jhabvala Romero, a journalist focused on pay equity, discusses urgent pay disparities affecting women and people of color in California. She stresses the importance of addressing these inequalities to create more diverse and equitable workplaces.