Report Higher Education in California: Making College Affordable By Hans Johnson, Jacob Jackson, Courtney Lee Oct 1, 2019 After doubling during the Great Recession, tuition at California’s public universities has leveled off. However, non-tuition costs are significant, especially for students from low-income families. State financial aid programs focus mostly on tuition, so students must cover costs that add up to thousands of dollars.
Fact Sheet Financing California’s Public Schools By Julien Lafortune Nov 29, 2023 K–12 funding has been at record-high levels in recent years, and California’s per student spending is now slightly above the national average. Spending is higher for low-income students, English Learners, and foster youth. However, enrollment declines, rising costs, and the expiration of pandemic funding pose fiscal challenges for school districts.
blog post Improving College Placement Policies By Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Olga Rodriguez Jan 3, 2017 Making assessment and placement policies more uniform across California’s community colleges could yield multiple benefits.
blog post The Rise and Fall of Enrollment at For-Profit Colleges By Hans Johnson Jun 28, 2016 For-profit colleges have seen dramatic growth in enrollment in California. But in recent years, this trend has begun to reverse.
