The coronavirus outbreak poses a tremendous challenge to California, the nation, and the global community. PPIC’s analyses examine the impacts of COVID-19 and how policy choices and other actions can help address them.
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COVID-19 and Mental Health
The pandemic poses a number of mental health challenges, with more Californians reporting anxiety, worry, and other symptoms. Learn More
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Better Days for California’s Labor Market, but Will They Last?
November 25 2020
The California job market has recovered faster than the nation, with sectors hit hardest by the pandemic leading growth, but over a million workers remain un- and underemployed.
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Video: A New Era of Student Access at California’s Community Colleges
November 24 2020
An expert panel discusses new PPIC research showing that broader access to transfer-level courses at community colleges increased student success and narrowed racial equity gaps.
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More California Students Are Getting Live Instruction, but Gaps Remain
November 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.
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What Can California Prisons Do When Wildfires Close In?
November 13 2020
Two in three prisons across the state are near areas of high fire risk. Especially during the pandemic, safely evacuating prisoners and prison workers in the event of a wildfire can pose challenges.
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Video: Higher Education and Economic Opportunity in California
November 12 2020
An expert panel discusses a new PPIC report on the various economic benefits of a college degree and how California might expand access and completion.