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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Long Beach public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
LBUSD Strong Workforce Program grant agreement
The network accepted $400,000 from the school district to connect high school students with career training, paid internships, apprenticeships, and employer credentials through June 2028.
Education access and quality for marginalized students
The commission's listening session gathered expert and community testimony on systemic barriers facing Black, Latino, immigrant, and low-income students in Long Beach schools and colleges. Input will feed a future report with policy recommendations to the city.