event 2024 Election Preview Sep 26, 2024 With a highly consequential election fast approaching, what does the political landscape look like in California and the nation? A panel of top political journalists will assess the mood of the electorate and discuss themes and issues that are likely to shape the outcome in November.
Fact Sheet College Completion in California By Cesar Alesi Perez, Selina Gomez Sep 16, 2024 Despite recent progress, about half of California freshmen do not finish college in four years. Meeting the state’s goal of improving college degree attainment will require boosting graduation rates and shortening time to degree.
blog post Video: Pathways to College Completion in the San Joaquin Valley By Chansonette Buck Aug 29, 2024 California’s San Joaquin Valley has the lowest college enrollment and completion rates in the state, yet it could be on the verge of dramatic improvements. PPIC Higher Education Center director Olga Rodriguez and a panel of experts discuss expanding support in the valley for college-going pathways.
Report Learning from CalFresh Pandemic Boosts By Tess Thorman, Patricia Malagon, Caroline Danielson Aug 26, 2024 Emergency allotments increased CalFresh benefits during the pandemic, although the lowest-income households did not see an initial boost. Examining how this pandemic aid affected household resources, work decisions, and participant retention can offer insights into crafting a CalFresh response for the next economic downturn—and improving the program in the near term.
blog post Supporting Older Workers in a Changing Labor Market By Julien Lafortune, Sarah Bohn, Hans Johnson Aug 22, 2024 Although older adults—those aged 55 to 84—are far less likely to work than younger adults, older Californians are working longer than in prior decades, as many put off retirement. What are the key workforce trends among older Californians? And what are the implications for the state's labor market—and for public policy?
Policy Brief Policy Brief: Learning from CalFresh Pandemic Boosts By Tess Thorman, Patricia Malagon, Caroline Danielson, Stephanie Barton Aug 21, 2024 At the start of the pandemic, emergency allotments to CalFresh boosted assistance to households that had more resources beyond CalFresh; households with fewer resources received a later and smaller boost. Those who received the higher benefits of the first boost were more likely to stay in the workforce and to stay on CalFresh while eligible.
