blog post Increasing On-time Graduation Rates at CSU By Jacob Jackson Feb 26, 2016 Just 19% of California students at California State University campuses graduate in four years. A bill introduced this week is aimed at improving graduation rates.
blog post College Gender Gap Starts Early and Extends across Races By Hans Johnson, Daniel Payares-Montoya, Marisol Cuellar Mejia May 23, 2023 Along every step of the educational pathway from 9th grade to college completion, women fare better than men. The college gender gap has far-reaching consequences for young men’s economic prospects, especially for those from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups.
blog post Increasing On-Time Graduation Rates in Hawai‘i By Sara Adan Jun 15, 2016 California State University may be able to learn from a University of Hawai’i program to increase four-year graduation rates.
blog post Encouraging Full-Time Enrollment to Boost College Graduation Rates By Courtney Lee Jun 15, 2018 Full-time students in California’s higher education systems are much more likely to graduate within six years than students who first enroll part time.
Report Meeting California’s Need for College Graduates: A Regional Perspective By Hans Johnson, Kevin Cook, Marisol Cuellar Mejia Jun 27, 2017 Los Angeles County, the Inland Empire, and the San Joaquin Valley will play a critical role in whether California can keep up with the economy’s growing need for college graduates. Colleges and universities in these regions will need to work together to boost graduation rates, while enrolling more freshmen and transferring more students.
event Improving Graduation Rates at California State University May 19, 2016 About the ProgramIn recent years, the California State University system has significantly improved graduation rates. This is a financial and economic boon to students, who earn more as college graduates, and the state, which needs more college-educated workers. What can we learn from this success? And how can we improve upon the progress already made? Research fellow Jacob Jackson will provide an overview of the system's progress to date and the implications for future efforts. This research was supported with funding from The Sutton Family Fund.
event Achievement Gaps and Graduation Requirements in California’s Schools Apr 28, 2016 About the Program This event highlights two new reports on K–12 education. Achievement Gaps California has adopted new K–12 policies designed to close achievement gaps between socioeconomic and demographic groups. What can we learn from the first year of new standardized tests about how high-need students are faring? PPIC researcher Laura Hill will talk about a new report on school- and district-level results for English Learner and low-income students. This research was supported with funding from the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund. Graduation Requirements College preparatory coursework is now a graduation requirement in many of California’s large urban school districts—including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Oakland. Julian Betts, a PPIC adjunct fellow and a professor of economics at the University of California, San Diego, will outline a new report that examines the benefits and potential pitfalls of this reform.
blog post Prioritizing Computer Science in California Schools By Niu Gao, Courtney Lee Mar 6, 2018 The fastest-growing, highest-paying jobs in the US require computer science knowledge, but California is falling behind in preparing students with these skills.
Policy Brief College Readiness as a Graduation Requirement: An Assessment of San Diego’s Challenges, Summary Apr 24, 2013
