The question of intergenerational progress is, 'Are you doing better than your parents? Often when immigrants come, one of the reasons is so that their children will have better lives, and having a better life in California and the U.S. is often associated with more education.

While we see progress, it's not sufficient to meet California's economic needs.

When parents have little education and few resources, their kids simply have more ground to make up. Given the compelling role socioeconomic conditions play, the state should consider bolstering programs that assist parents -- such as improving adult literacy and English language skills -- and that target workplaces.

We've made a lot of really good progress lately; things are moving along well. We're optimistic we'll be able to meet that November date.

What is the American fetish about highways?
They want to get somewhere, LaBas offers.
Because something is after them, Black Herman adds.
But what is after them?
They are after themselves. They call it destiny. Progress.

A lack of analytical skills could keep you from making progress in your career, and could hurt you as a citizen deciding who to vote for and which policies to support.