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.
event A Conversation with Candidates for State Superintendent of Public Instruction Aug 24, 2018 California educates more than 6 million children in its K–12 public schools, and education is by far the largest area of state spending. PPIC president Mark Baldassare spoke with Tony Thurmond and Marshall Tuck, the candidates for state superintendent of public instruction, about their visions for California’s schools.
event Improving Outcomes for English Learners May 31, 2018 Current and former EL students make up a substantial share of California’s K–12 students—38 percent. A wealth of new policies aim to improve educational outcomes for these students, from increased funding to changes in instruction and assessment. PPIC researcher Laura Hill will provide an overview of these reforms, and a panel of state and district experts will discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead for English Learners in California.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Apr 12, 2018 PPIC’s annual statewide survey on Californians and K–12 education tracks opinions on educational quality and school funding. It also examines views on school safety, immigration enforcement and public schools, and the role of K–12 education in the 2018 gubernatorial election. PPIC researcher Lunna Lopes will outline these and other key findings.
event Implementing the Next Generation Science Standards Mar 8, 2018 California’s K–12 schools are implementing the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The state and its school districts hope the new standards will transform the way science is taught. How has implementation been going? And how can the state help districts improve science education? PPIC researcher Niu Gao will outline the findings of a new report, and a panel of state and district experts will discuss the challenges and benefits of NGSS implementation.
event Reforming English Pathways at California’s Community Colleges Feb 28, 2018 Concerns about the poor track record of developmental (or remedial) English have prompted reforms at community colleges across the state. How widely implemented are these reforms—and are they helping students succeed?
event A Conversation with Treasurer John Chiang Feb 1, 2018 Please join us for a conversation with Treasurer John Chiang, candidate for governor. He will talk with PPIC president Mark Baldassare about important issues facing California, from improving K-12 and higher education, to addressing inequality, to navigating federal-state tensions over health care and immigration.
event Improving College Pathways in California Nov 28, 2017 Far too many students are falling off the pathway to and through college. At current rates of high school and college completion, only about 30% of California 9th graders will earn a bachelor’s degree. Where do students fall off the path—and which students are most likely to do so?
event A Conversation with Antonio Villaraigosa Jun 6, 2017 Please join us for a conversation with Antonio Villaraigosa, candidate for governor and former mayor of Los Angeles. He will talk with PPIC president Mark Baldassare about important issues facing California, from improving K-12 and higher education, to addressing inequality, to navigating federal-state tensions about immigration.
