event College Eligibility for the University of California Feb 7, 2020 A proposed expansion of the University of California’s admission requirements in science could improve the college readiness of the state’s high school graduates. But it might reduce eligibility, especially among underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Nov 20, 2019 PPIC’s latest survey looks at Californians’ opinions on wildfires, power shutoffs, homelessness, and the impeachment inquiry. It also examines views on elected officials, preferences in the 2020 Democratic primary, and support for potential ballot measures. PPIC researcher Alyssa Dykman will outline these and other key findings.
event Improving Educational Opportunity in California Oct 25, 2019 How can the state’s K-12 public schools and community colleges work together to prepare students to meet the challenges of the future? Please join us for a wide-ranging conversation about how California can improve opportunities and enhance outcomes for all of its tudents.
event Broadening Access to Transfer-Level Courses at California’s Community Colleges Oct 8, 2019 The California Community Colleges are undertaking a range of efforts to boost the number of students earning degrees and transferring to four-year universities. Assembly Bill (AB) 705, which focuses on getting students into transfer-level courses, is an especially important reform. What kind of changes might we expect to see in the AB 705 era?
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Oct 3, 2019 PPIC’s latest survey tracks Californians’ preferences in the 2020 Democratic primary, support for potential state ballot measures, and views on elected officials. It also examines policy opinions on immigration, health care, guns, and abortion, and looks at how prepared Californians are for natural disasters. PPIC researcher Rachel Lawler will outline these and other key findings.
event Career Pathways and Economic Mobility at California’s Community Colleges Jun 27, 2019 Career education at California’s community colleges can offer students pathways to improve their earnings. Which programs provide the most economic benefits? Do student outcomes vary across demographic groups and regions of the state?
event English as a Second Language in California Community Colleges Apr 30, 2019 Effective English as a second language (ESL) programs can facilitate social and economic mobility for non-native speakers. PPIC researcher Bonnie Brooks will outline a new report about reforms to ESL programs at California’s community colleges intended to improve student outcomes. A panel of experts will then discuss the challenges and benefits of implementing new ESL policies.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Dec 14, 2018 PPIC’s latest survey looks at Californians’ views of the post-election landscape, including opinions on the new Congress, the state’s fiscal and policy priorities, income inequality, and immigration. In addition to tracking approval of state and federal leaders, the survey examines perceptions of Governor-Elect Newsom’s plans for California. PPIC researcher Dean Bonner will outline these and other key findings.
event Higher Education as a Driver of Economic Mobility Dec 12, 2018 Higher education is one of the main ways that Californians—especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds—can move up the income ladder. But too few Californians earn a college degree. PPIC researcher Sarah Bohn will outline findings from a new report that looks at the numerous benefits of a college degree, the challenges of improving college completion, and how to build upon recent progress and promote upward economic mobility for all Californians.
event Modernizing California’s Education Data System Nov 29, 2018 Improving student outcomes requires a better understanding of how students advance from K–12 schools through college and into the workforce—and where they falter. Yet California trails behind other states in establishing a student data system that can answer key questions about the educational pipeline and the impact of education on work and earnings.
