blog post Video: Higher Education and Economic Opportunity in California By Mary Severance Nov 12, 2020 An expert panel discusses a new PPIC report on the various economic benefits of a college degree and how California might expand access and completion.
page COVID-19 Mar 1, 2020 The coronavirus outbreak poses a tremendous challenge to California, the nation, and the global community. PPIC’s analyses examine the impacts of COVID-19 and how policy choices and other actions can help address them.
Report The Impact of Expanding Public Preschool on Child Poverty in California By Caroline Danielson, Tess Thorman Jun 17, 2019 High-quality preschool has many benefits, such as promoting early skill development in young children and supporting work among parents. More investments in public preschool could also help reduce child poverty by subsidizing an important family expense.
Fact Sheet Public Preschools in California By Caroline Danielson, Tess Thorman Apr 22, 2019 Most parents of young children work, but public preschool programs are fragmented and currently unable to serve all who are eligible. Improvements will require a multipronged approach.
blog post Californians’ Priorities for Their New Leaders By Alyssa Dykman Jan 16, 2019 Many Californians are pessimistic about the state’s short- and long-term economic prospects but think education and health care should be priorities.
blog post Video: Californians and Their Government By Mary Severance Dec 18, 2018 Most Californians say universal health coverage and free community college should be top priorities for the new governor, according to the latest PPIC Statewide Survey.
press release Majorities Put High Priority on Universal Health Coverage, Free Community College Dec 12, 2018
blog post Californians’ Priorities for the Next Governor By Mark Baldassare Nov 19, 2018 The 2018 election was a sweeping success for Democrats in California. What will Californians' priorities be for Governor-elect Newsom?
blog post Video: A Conversation with Candidates for State Superintendent of Public Instruction By Mary Severance Aug 29, 2018 Last week in Sacramento, PPIC hosted a conversation between Tony Thurmond and Marshall Tuck, the candidates for state superintendent of public instruction, about their visions for public education in California.
