Publications

As the pandemic continues, K–12 districts must understand where and how to refine remote instruction. In this report, we examine obstacles and disparities that may…

All community colleges run support programs for students who receive CalWORKs, the state’s cash assistance program for poor families with children. Students do better when…

Even as districts prioritize safety amid COVID-19, they face hard choices as they try to maintain services and balance budgets. By examining district reserves and…

Key findings from the current survey: A slim majority of likely voters support Proposition 15, which would change how commercial property is taxed. Well below…

Community college transfers are an essential route for underrepresented groups to achieve a bachelor’s degree. This study shows that students who reach key early milestones…

With COVID-19 threatening the November election, many states are working to increase voting by mail. In California, 15 counties have already expanded alternatives to in-person…

Voter registration is up, and the shares of Democrats and independents have grown.

Likely voters are disproportionately white; they also tend to be older, relatively well-educated and affluent, homeowners, and US born.