event Is California Ready for Climate Change? Nov 14, 2024 Each year brings more record-breaking heat to California—and rising temperatures already are affecting water for the state’s communities, farms, and ecosystems. Is California ready for the effects of a warming planet? We gather a panel of experts to envision how the state can best adapt to the changes already underway. Join us for a special lunchtime program.
event How Are Black and Latino Men Faring after Developmental Education Reform? Oct 22, 2024 Recent reforms have dramatically expanded access to transfer-level courses at California community colleges. How are these reforms affecting Black and Latino men, whose educational attainment is lower than that of their female counterparts and other racial/ethnic groups? Coauthors of a new report that focuses on transfer-level math—a key early milestone on the path to a four-year degree—will discuss their findings and take audience questions.
Policy Brief Policy Brief: Implementing California’s Universal Financial Aid Application Policy By Kevin Cook, Jacob Jackson, Selina Gomez, Chansonette Buck Oct 2, 2024 Initial results of California’s new policy indicate that it will help improve college access among low-income, Latino, and other historically underrepresented students. School districts can address application barriers by prioritizing system-wide support, partnerships with community organizations, data sharing, and student incentives.
blog post Thirty Years of Progress for Higher Education in California By Olga Rodriguez, Cesar Alesi Perez, Kevin Cook, Marisol Cuellar Mejia ... Sep 30, 2024 As part of an ongoing series commemorating PPIC's 30th anniversary, the PPIC Higher Education Center team reflects on key areas of progress for our state's system of colleges and universities as well as challenges that remain.
Fact Sheet California’s Health Care Safety Net By Shannon McConville, Shalini Mustala Sep 25, 2024 Millions of low-income Californians rely on Medi-Cal for health care coverage, while other programs cover services for those not eligible or with certain health conditions. County hospitals, primary care clinics, and emergency departments are critical providers but face concerns about financial stability.
