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Video: Californians and Their Government Mary Severance October 8 2019 PPIC’s latest statewide survey looks at the 2020 Democratic presidential primary in California as well as residents’ views on the general direction of the state, the performance of federal and state elected officials, and other timely issues. Read More

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Should Applying for College Financial Aid Be a High School Requirement? Courtney Lee September 19 2019 A bill introduced in the state legislature would make it mandatory to apply for college financial aid as a way to increase the share of students who receive awards. Read More

Californians Favor Funds for School Construction Dean Bonner September 18 2019 On prior PPIC Statewide Surveys, majorities of Californians across regions supported bonds for K-12 and higher education construction projects. Read More

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How Are School Districts Spending Their LCFF Dollars? Julien Lafortune September 11 2019 Six years after California revamped K-12 school funding, a PPIC study looks at how effectively dollars are being targeted to the highest-need students. Read More

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Integrating California’s Education Data Jacob Jackson, Hans Johnson August 29 2019 PPIC’s California Education Data Collaborative is working to inform state efforts to establish a cradle-to-career data system. Read More