event Countdown to Census 2020 Feb 3, 2020 Census Day is fast approaching. How will the country’s most diverse and populous state respond? California’s representation in Congress and billions in federal funds are on the line. This event will feature a wide-ranging conversation about the consequences of the census with state and local leaders on the front lines of this critical effort.
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 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 School Resources and the Local Control Funding Formula Aug 8, 2019 The Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) was enacted in 2013–14 to simplify California’s school finance system, revamp district and school accountability, and provide additional funding for high-need students. How has the LCFF affected educational resources across districts and schools? PPIC research fellow Julien Lafortune will outline the findings of a new report and a panel of experts will discuss the challenges and opportunities of targeting LCFF funding and improving educational outcomes for the state’s highest-need students.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Apr 25, 2019 PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on elected officials and key issues facing the state and nation. It looks at opinions on housing affordability, income inequality, and public pensions in California. It also tracks federal policy preferences on health care, immigration, and taxes. PPIC researcher Dean Bonner will outline these and other key findings.
event A Conversation with San Francisco Mayor London Breed Mar 18, 2019 San Francisco Mayor London Breed will join PPIC President and CEO Mark Baldassare for a wide-ranging discussion about her leadership on the critical issues facing the city—from housing and homelessness to the budget and fiscal policy.
event A Conversation with Chief of Staff Ann O’Leary Feb 27, 2019 As new leadership begins shaping policy in Sacramento and national leaders engage in contentious debates, California faces substantial opportunities and challenges. Ann O’Leary, chief of staff to Governor Gavin Newsom, will join PPIC’s Mark Baldassare for a wide-ranging conversation about the most pressing issues that state leaders must address—now and in the future.
event Academic Progress for English Learners Jan 24, 2019 Many of California’s K–12 students are English Learners—some have been in US schools since kindergarten, while others are new to US schools and may be refugees or unaccompanied minors. Researchers Laura Hill and Megan Hopkins will outline findings from a new report that looks at academic progress among different kinds of English Learners and the factors associated with their successes and struggles.
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.
