event Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Apr 28, 2022 PPIC’s annual statewide survey on Californians and education examines views on the quality of education in public schools, as well as perceptions of the lingering challenges brought on by the pandemic. It also tracks opinions on public school funding, school teachers, and preschool. PPIC researchers Rachel Lawler and Dean Bonner will discuss these and other key findings.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Education By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas Apr 27, 2022 More than four in ten parents say their children have fallen behind academically during the pandemic. While most Californians approve of the way Governor Newsom is handling public K–12 education, many believe its quality has declined over the past few years.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Mar 24, 2022 In the latest survey, PPIC examines whether Californians support the US imposing economic sanctions on Russia in the face of potentially higher energy prices. The survey also probes views on financial hardship amid rising inflation, along with opinions on housing affordability and the presence of homeless people in local communities. Associate survey director Dean Bonner will present key findings and discuss takeaways.
blog post Californians Want Recall Reforms on the 2022 Ballot By Mark Baldassare Mar 24, 2022 Nearly six in ten likely voters, including about half or more across partisan groups and regions, want the electorate to weigh in on proposed recall reforms this year.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Feb 3, 2022 In our February survey, PPIC examines Californians’ attitudes around COVID-19, their personal finances, and the state’s economic situation. The survey also explores approval ratings for Governor Newsom and President Biden along with sentiment about the state of the state, the state of the nation, and the state of democracy. Survey analyst Deja Thomas presents key findings and discusses takeaways with associate survey director Dean Bonner.
blog post Testimony: Californians’ Views on Recall Reforms and the 2022 Election By Mark Baldassare Feb 1, 2022 PPIC president and CEO Mark Baldassare presents legislative testimony on how Californians view recall process changes that could appear on the 2022 ballot.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being Nov 18, 2021 PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on the economy, income inequality, and their personal finances. It also looks at job satisfaction and opinions on policies related to higher education, the safety net, job training, and health care. PPIC researchers will discuss key findings from the survey.
blog post California’s Workplaces Today—and Tomorrow By Mark Baldassare Nov 17, 2021 After more than 18 months of pandemic conditions, how are Californians working today—and how do they want to work in the year ahead?
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas Nov 9, 2021 Our latest survey examines views on the state’s economy as well as residents’ perspectives on their employment and personal finances.
blog post Testimony: Californians and the Recall Process By Mark Baldassare Oct 14, 2021 In testimony for the Little Hoover Commission, PPIC’s Mark Baldassare discusses voters’ attitudes toward the state’s recall process. While Californians strongly support having a recall option, about two-thirds say the process needs to be changed.
