Publications

Key findings from the current survey include Sanders (27%), Biden (24%), and Warren (23%) are the frontrunners in California’s Democratic presidential primary; Most Californians say…

California continues to play a major role in national political and policy debates, and state leaders are working to address a range of challenges—from the…

Most of California’s public school students are economically disadvantaged, English Learners, homeless, or foster youth. Improving the outcomes of these “high need” students remains a…

The UC system has proposed requiring three years of high school science, instead of two, to align with new K–12 standards. But this change could…

Key findings from the current survey: Biden, Warren, and Sanders are the frontrunners in California’s Democratic presidential primary. Most Californians favor impeaching President Trump and…

Higher education is a key driver of economic growth and individual opportunity in California. Substantial gains in college enrollment and graduation rates—particularly among historically underrepresented…

California needs more college graduates. The state is projected to fall 1.1 million bachelor’s degrees short of economic demand by 2030. Expanding access to higher…

About 30 percent of California’s future jobs will require some training beyond high school but less than a four-year college degree. Career education prepares students…