blog post Commentary: Narrowing the Digital Divide with Pandemic Benefits By Joseph Hayes, Darriya Starr, Niu Gao Jan 4, 2022 Many California households struggle to afford broadband internet, especially in low-income communities and communities of color. How can policymakers help maximize the impact of a key federal program that aims to expand access?
blog post Video: Achieving Digital Equity for California’s Students By Vicki Hsieh Nov 4, 2021 PPIC researcher Joseph Hayes presents findings from a new report on recent changes in digital access and equity, and an expert panel discusses strategies for closing the persistent digital divide.
event Achieving Digital Equity for California’s Students Oct 28, 2021 The importance of digital connectivity in K–12 education has never been more apparent. Did student access to devices and the internet improve during the pandemic? Did unprecedented investments in broadband help close equity gaps in digital access? PPIC researcher Joseph Hayes will outline key findings from a new report, and a panel of experts will discuss how local, state, and national stakeholders can continue working together on this vital issue.
Report Police Use of Force and Misconduct in California By Deepak Premkumar, Alexandria Gumbs, Shannon McConville, Renee Hsia Oct 26, 2021 Nearly 200 Californians die each year in police encounters. Amid growing concern over civilian deaths and racial injustice, we examine what the existing data can—and cannot—tell us about police use of force and misconduct. We also offer recommendations for strengthening the state’s ongoing efforts to improve police transparency and accountability.
blog post Video: A Conversation with Chief Justice of California Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye By Mary Severance Oct 26, 2021 Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye talks with PPIC’s Mark Baldassare about how the state’s judicial system adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic and what this experience could mean for the future of the courts.
Report Achieving Digital Equity for California’s Students By Joseph Hayes, Niu Gao Oct 25, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of digital connectivity for learning—while highlighting serious inequities in access to broadband and computing devices. Learn about the progress California made last year and the steps the state can take to achieve the goal of affordable broadband and devices for all California students.
blog post Many Students Enrolled in Learning Programs Last Summer By Emmanuel Prunty, Niu Gao, Laura Hill Oct 20, 2021 About one in four California families say their children participated in summer learning programs in 2021, with enrollment especially high among students from low-income and Latino families.
Report Dual Enrollment in California By Olga Rodriguez, Niu Gao Oct 18, 2021 Dual enrollment provides opportunities for high school students to take college courses and earn college credit. The pandemic has fueled a nationwide surge in participation, and equity-centered legislation has raised dual enrollment’s profile in California. As dual enrollment expands, state leaders can take steps to promote equitable access and outcomes.
Report Improving California’s Water Market By Andrew Ayres, Ellen Hanak, Brian Gray, Gokce Sencan ... Sep 14, 2021 Water trading and banking will prove important tools to help California bring its groundwater basins into balance under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). A broad range of policy changes could help improve and expand California’s water market while protecting communities from harm.
blog post The Digital Divide Has Narrowed but Still Affects California’s Children By Paulette Cha, Niu Gao Aug 10, 2021 California has made progress over the past year, but many children—particularly those in low-income families—still lag behind their peers in technology access.
