Colleges Drop SAT & ACT Scores, State Issues Coronavirus Equity Rules
On the Oct. 6 edition of the Reporter Roundup, KPCC reporters discuss a new coronavirus equity metric to reduce infections in the state’s hardest-hit regions, major changes in the college admissions process and L.A.’s response to the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Coronavirus Equity
The state is launching its new coronavirus equity metric, which will require it’s 35 largest counties to bring down coronavirus rates in hard-hit neighborhoods. Jackie Fortiér explains what this means.
No SAT or ACT
It’s the time of year when high schoolers get serious about college applications. Jill Replogle discusses how the pandemic has changed the admissions process.
Armenia-Azerbaijan Clash
As the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan continues, some L.A. politicians are asking the U.S. government to intervene. Gabriel Dunatov why this war hits close to home in Los Angeles.
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Jackie Fortiér @JackieFortier
Jill Replogle @jillrep
Gabriel Dunatov @GabrielDunatov
Robert Garrova @robertgarrova
Adriene Hill @adrienehill
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