Every January, we turn to our resident fortuneteller, John Fensterwald, for his predictions of what will transpire in California education in the coming year.

This year, he predicts a state budget deficit will create financial stress for schools and contentious statewide ballot issues will create stress for voters.

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Read more from EdSource: California education issues to watch in 2024 — and predictions

Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely. This episode is produced by Jennifer Molina.