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At a time when California faces a shortage of educated workers, expanding access to college is essential to the well-being of residents and the success of the state.

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Report · October 2023

Tracking Progress in Community College Access and Success

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Report · August 2023

Improving College Access and Success through Dual Enrollment

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Report · August 2023

Strengthening California’s Transfer Pathway

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Blog Posts

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April 2, 2024

California’s Cradle-to-Career Data System Hits Major Milestone

Iwunze Ugo

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January 29, 2024

What to Watch for in Higher Education in 2024

Olga Rodriguez, Kevin Cook

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December 8, 2023

Video: A Conversation with California’s Public Higher Education Leaders

Vicki Hsieh

Fact Sheets

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January 2024

California’s Higher Education System

Kevin Cook

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December 2023

College Access in California

Iwunze Ugo

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December 2023

College Readiness in California

Iwunze Ugo, Laura Hill

Events

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Tracking Progress in Community College Access and Success

October 31, 2023

Featured Blog Post · November 6, 2023

Testimony: Improving College Access and Success through Dual Enrollment

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