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Niu Gao is a senior fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California, specializing in K–12 education. Her areas of interest include math and science education, digital learning in K–12 schools, and student transition from high school to college. Prior to joining PPIC, she worked as a quantitative policy analyst at Stanford. She holds a PhD in educational policy and an MS in economics from Florida State University.
California’s Digital Divide February 2021
The Digital Divide in Education February 2021
California’s Future January 2021
California’s Future: Education January 2021
Improving K-12 School Facilities in California August 2020
New Eligibility Rules for the University of California? The Effects of New Science Requirements November 2019
Common Core State Standards in California: Evaluating Local Implementation and Student Outcomes September 2019
Career Technical Education in California June 2018
California’s High School Graduation Requirements November 2017
Improving College Pathways in California November 2017
Math Placement in California’s Public Schools November 2016
Digital Learning in California’s K-12 Schools January 2015
Geography of College Readiness in California June 29 2021
How Many Districts Have Been Providing In-person Instruction? February 18 2021
Are Students Spending Enough Time on School during the Pandemic? January 26 2021
Improving College Readiness through Dual Enrollment January 15 2021
Commentary: To Help Address Learning Disparities, Boost Internet Access for Low-Income Students January 6 2021
COVID-19 Altered College Plans for Most Students October 30 2020
More Students Have Digital Devices, but Internet Gaps Persist October 27 2020
Private Schools Dominate the Approval Process for Reopening September 23 2020
COVID-19 Further Disrupts Testing for College Admissions and Placement September 16 2020
Providing Meals for School Children as COVID-19 Persists September 9 2020
COVID-19 Alters College Admissions May 5 2020
Students Prepare for AP Exams during COVID-19 April 30 2020
High School Graduation during the COVID-19 Crisis April 16 2020
Feeding Children When Schools Are Closed for COVID-19 March 26 2020
Exploring Math Pathways under Common Core May 6 2019
How California’s Digital Divide Affects Students April 25 2019
Prioritizing Computer Science in California Schools March 6 2018
California Needs More Math and Science Teachers February 27 2018
California Needs More College Prep Courses November 30 2017
Upgrading High School Math Requirements February 13 2017
Computer Science in California’s K–12 Schools October 26 2016
Interpreting California’s Latest SAT Scores November 2 2015
Local Decisionmaking in California’s Schools February 18 2015