Report Distance Learning Strategies in California Schools By Niu Gao, Laura Hill, Julien Lafortune Apr 14, 2021 Learning gaps are a growing concern after a year of online instruction. During the pandemic, uneven distribution of resources may have widened gaps and led to learning loss for some students. Our survey outlines how California school districts addressed remote learning and their strategies to improve instruction in the 2020–21 school year.
Fact Sheet Immigrants and Education in California By Hans Johnson, Cesar Alesi Perez, Marisol Cuellar Mejia Mar 24, 2021 Educational attainment among California’s recent immigrants has risen markedly. Immigrants now make up 31% of California workers with at least a bachelor’s degree. However, immigrants also comprise an outsized share of workers with little formal education.
blog post Census Delays Complicate California’s Election Process By Eric McGhee Mar 3, 2021 Delays in the 2020 Census due to COVID-19 mean that the state’s redistricting commission will set legislative boundaries later than originally planned, which could cause challenges for California’s election timelines.
blog post To Speed Up Vaccine Distribution, Improve Broadband Access among Seniors By Niu Gao, Joseph Hayes Feb 25, 2021 Seniors rely on the internet to check vaccine availability and set up appointments. Disparities in broadband access may compound challenges for many communities already hit hard by the pandemic.
blog post Are Students Spending Enough Time on School during the Pandemic? By Niu Gao, Laura Hill, Julien Lafortune Jan 26, 2021 Most K–12 students in California are spending less time on educational activities during the pandemic, with significant racial and socioeconomic disparities.
blog post Commentary: To Help Address Learning Disparities, Boost Internet Access for Low-Income Students By Niu Gao, Julien Lafortune, Laura Hill Jan 6, 2021 Since the COVID-19 pandemic began last spring, California has made substantial progress in expanding access to digital devices needed for K–12 distance learning. But inequities in access to broadband internet remain a challenge.
blog post Diversity in the California Statehouse By Jennifer Paluch Dec 17, 2020 White lawmakers account for a disproportionately large share of the legislature, while Latinos are underrepresented. But the legislature has gotten more diverse in recent years.
blog post More California Students Are Getting Live Instruction, but Gaps Remain By Niu Gao, Laura Hill, Julien Lafortune Nov 20, 2020 The share of K-12 students receiving live instruction this fall is slightly higher than in the spring. However, notable equity gaps—by income, parental education, and race/ethnicity—persist.
blog post More Students Have Digital Devices, but Internet Gaps Persist By Niu Gao, Julien Lafortune, Laura Hill Oct 27, 2020 State investments have increased the share of California students with digital devices at home, but disparities remain when it comes to reliable internet access.
blog post California’s Census Response Is Strong, but Concerns Remain By Eric McGhee, Jennifer Paluch Sep 30, 2020 California’s Census 2020 response rate is currently ahead of the rest of the country. Still, a number of challenges—including uncertainty as to the census deadline for completing field work—could put a complete count at risk.
