event Community College Math in California’s New Era of Student Access Dec 9, 2021 Over the past few years, a landmark law (AB 705) has required California’s community colleges to move away from remedial courses, dramatically expanding student access to the math and English courses needed to transfer to a four-year college. How has the pandemic affected these reforms? Is AB 705 leading to better—and more equitable—student outcomes? PPIC researcher Cesar Alesi Perez will outline new findings, and a panel of experts will talk about promoting equity and student success in the AB 705 era.
event Improving Career Education Pathways into California’s Workforce Aug 26, 2021 COVID-19 hit workers with less education hardest, underscoring the need for public investments in workforce training. A new PPIC report describes student pathways through career education programs at community colleges and discusses insights from stakeholder interviews on how to help more people complete programs and connect to quality jobs.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Apr 29, 2021 PPIC’s annual statewide survey on Californians and education examines views on school reopenings and student learning during the pandemic, as well as overall perceptions of school quality and diversity. It also tracks opinions on public school funding, private schools, preschool, and career education.
event A Conversation with California State University Chancellor Joseph I. Castro Feb 26, 2021 How is the California State University addressing major ongoing challenges, from the pandemic and its economic impact to persistent concerns about racial equity? Recently appointed CSU Chancellor Joseph I. Castro will join PPIC President and CEO Mark Baldassare for a wide-ranging conversation about short- and long-term priorities for higher education in California.
event A Conversation with University of California President Michael V. Drake Feb 18, 2021 How is the University of California addressing major ongoing challenges, from the pandemic and its economic impact to persistent concerns about racial equity? Recently appointed UC President Michael V. Drake will join PPIC President and CEO Mark Baldassare for a wide-ranging conversation about short- and long-term priorities for higher education in California.
event A New Era of Student Access at California’s Community Colleges Nov 20, 2020 Until recently, most community college students started in remedial courses that slowed down or halted their academic progress. A landmark law (AB 705) has dramatically expanded student access to the math and English courses needed to transfer to a four-year college. How has AB 705 affected students’ chances of completing these courses? Have racial equity gaps narrowed?
event Higher Education and Economic Opportunity in California Nov 6, 2020 Boosting college enrollment and graduation among Latinos, African Americans, and low-income Californians can narrow the state’s economic divide and help meet workforce needs. PPIC Higher Education Center Director Hans Johnson will outline a new report on broadening the benefits of a college degree, and a panel of experts will discuss strategies for expanding access and completion.
event Supporting Student Parents in Community College CalWORKs Programs Oct 27, 2020 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 enrolled in these support programs, but completion rates are low. How can colleges help more CalWORKs students succeed? PPIC researchers discuss how CalWORKs is working for students.
event Increasing Community College Transfers: Progress and Barriers Sep 29, 2020 Community college transfers are an essential route for underrepresented groups to achieve a bachelor’s degree, and students who reach key early milestones are much more likely to succeed. Recent reforms have the potential to significantly increase student success and transfers.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Apr 23, 2020 PPIC's annual statewide survey on Californians and education tracks opinions on educational quality, public school funding, early childhood education, and preparation for college and careers. It also examines views on English language learners, charter schools, and the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.
