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 Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California Dec 8, 2020 The COVID-19 recession threatens to worsen California’s longstanding economic divide. Low-income families, communities of color, and women have been hit the hardest, and past recessions suggest their wages will take longer to recover. Can policymakers break the mold and pave the way for an equitable recovery?
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 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 How Greater Vote-by-Mail Influences California Voter Turnout Sep 10, 2020 With COVID-19 threatening the November election, many states are working to increase voting by mail. In California, 15 counties have already expanded alternatives to in-person voting, and while overall voter turnout was higher, groups such as foreign-language and young voters sometimes saw declines. Outreach by trusted messengers may help in targeting low-turnout groups.
event A Conversation with Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond Aug 14, 2020 Nearly 90% of the state’s schoolchildren will be learning remotely when schools reopen after summer break. How will the state promote high-quality distance education? How will it help schools ensure that COVID-19 does not exacerbate preexisting inequalities in learning and outcomes?
event Tackling California’s Homelessness Crisis Jun 19, 2020 Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas will join PPIC’s Mark Baldassare for a wide-ranging conversation about how California can address the challenges of preventing and reducing homelessness during this unprecedented time.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Feb 21, 2020 PPIC’s latest survey tracks Californians’ views on elected officials, housing and homelessness, and the high speed rail and Delta Tunnel projects. It also gauges candidate preferences in the 2020 Democratic primary, the importance of voting in 2020 and of the 2020 Census, and support for upcoming Proposition 13.
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.
