event Student Achievement and Growth on California’s K-12 Assessments Apr 27, 2017 About the ProgramNow that two years of data from California's new standardized tests are available, we are better able to evaluate the progress that students—particularly economically disadvantaged students and English Learners—are making in the wake of the state's recent reforms, which include a new funding system, curriculum, and standardized tests. PPIC researcher Iwunze Ugo will outline the findings from a new report. This research was supported with funding from the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund.
Fact Sheet Californians and Transportation By Mark Baldassare, Lunna Lopes, Dean Bonner, David Kordus Feb 8, 2017
blog post Video: Legislative Leaders Look Ahead By Linda Strean Jan 18, 2017 Despite their political differences, California’s four legislative leaders have similar views of the state’s most pressing challenges.
blog post Video: Grading the Higher Education System By Linda Strean Dec 14, 2016 The PPIC Statewide Survey shows that Californians have big concerns about the affordability of public colleges and universities. The survey’s key findings were presented in Sacramento last week.
event Policy Priorities for California’s Water Oct 18, 2016 About the ProgramAlthough 2016 was somewhat wetter than the previous four years, a fifth year of drought keeps water at the top of the state's policy agenda. This conference looks at what's on tap in key areas, including strengthening urban drought resilience, managing groundwater in rural areas, addressing declining ecosystem health, and ensuring safe drinking water in disadvantaged communities. Join PPIC Water Policy Center researchers and a diverse group of federal, state, and local experts for a thought-provoking discussion about policy priorities for the coming water year. This event made possible with funding from the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation.
blog post Commentary: Coping with 17 State Ballot Propositions By Mark Baldassare Aug 18, 2016 This fall, Californians will face the daunting task of determining the fate of 17 state propositions.
