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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Long Beach public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
CalKids college savings accounts
A resident urged the city to promote CalKids, a state program giving every California newborn a college savings account — only about 20% have been claimed. Kids with accounts are far more likely to attend college.
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.
2026 Long Beach College and Career Expo
The October 13 expo at the Convention Center will bus up to 30 busloads of students from 13 schools to meet more than 170 college and career representatives, with free parking in the evening.
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.
Educational access and quality listening session
The commission approved a framework for a community listening session on education barriers, tentatively set for September 2. Some commissioners worried the date falls in the hectic first weeks of school; the chair will finalize the date offline.
Anti-bullying in schools
A public speaker running for office urged an anti-bullying program for all California schools, describing her son's experience with racial bullying in Long Beach Unified schools.