blog post Making Progress on Connecting Student Data across California By Jacob Jackson Jan 28, 2020 A broad range of stakeholders, including PPIC, are working to create a system for linking data across the state’s public education institutions.
blog post COVID-19 Highlights the Need for Statewide Student Data By Jacob Jackson May 15, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic underscores how California would benefit from having an integrated data system that links information across educational institutions.
blog post Interview: Filling the Gaps in California’s Education Data By Vicki Hsieh Jun 20, 2019 Dr. Jessica Cunningham of the Kentucky Center for Statistics discusses her state’s preschool-to-workforce data system and potential lessons for California.
blog post What to Watch for in Higher Education in 2024 By Olga Rodriguez, Kevin Cook Jan 29, 2024 With policymakers facing a sizeable state budget deficit, we highlight higher education issues to watch this year, including key opportunities and areas of concern.
Fact Sheet California’s Higher Education System By Kevin Cook Jan 10, 2024 The nation’s largest public system of higher learning is in California. Nearly 80% of state students attend a public institution, with over half enrolling in community college—making transfer into a four-year college a key path to a bachelor’s degree. Funds to support higher education and financial aid account for about 7% of the state’s budget.
blog post Federal Data Could Help Students Choose a College By Jacob Jackson Jun 12, 2017 A nationwide data system could help students and parents weigh the costs and benefits of specific colleges and majors.
