press release Most Californians Who Obtain Career Education Credentials Earn Middle-Income Wages within a Year of Completion Jun 26, 2019
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.
blog post Californians See Preschool as Important By Rachel Lawler May 15, 2019 Californians think preschool is important, but say that affordability is a problem.
Report English as a Second Language in California’s Community Colleges By Olga Rodriguez, Sarah Bohn, Laura Hill, Bonnie Brooks Apr 29, 2019 English language proficiency can facilitate social and economic mobility for non-native speakers—and California’s community colleges are key providers of ESL education. Now that a new law is motivating colleges across the state to reexamine their ESL programs, we need a better understanding of ESL students and the policies that help them succeed.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Apr 25, 2019 PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ views on elected officials and key issues facing the state and nation. It looks at opinions on housing affordability, income inequality, and public pensions in California. It also tracks federal policy preferences on health care, immigration, and taxes. PPIC researcher Dean Bonner will outline these and other key findings.
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 Video: A Conversation with Chief of Staff Ann O’Leary By Steven Bliss Mar 6, 2019 Ann O’Leary, chief of staff to Governor Newsom, talks with PPIC president Mark Baldassare about the new administration’s vision and priorities for 2019 and beyond.
blog post Video: Californians and Their Government By Steven Bliss Feb 13, 2019 Californians overwhelmingly support Governor Newsom's budget proposal, including spending for education and health and human services, and most are optimistic about the direction of their state.
