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SEPTEMBER BULLETIN
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FEATURED ISSUE
Who Is Unemployed in California?
While still historically low, unemployment in California has ticked up over the past year. Unemployment among men has increased more than for most other demographic groups and much more than for women.
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New Publications
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California Voter and Party Profiles
Democrats make up nearly half of registered voters, while independent registration has declined in recent years.
Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, and Deja Thomas
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California’s Likely Voters
As the state gears up for the presidential and US Senate elections next year, more than eight in ten eligible Californians are registered to vote.
Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, and Deja Thomas
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Improving College Access and Success through Dual Enrollment
Students who participate in College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) are benefiting from the dual enrollment program—but there are many areas where CCAP can be improved.
Olga Rodriguez, Daniel Payares-Montoya, Iwunze Ugo, and Niu Gao
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Strengthening California’s Transfer Pathway
By increasing the number of students who transfer to four-year institutions, California can help create a robust and diverse pipeline of college graduates.
Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Hans Johnson, Cesar Alesi Perez, and Jacob Jackson
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Examining the Reach of Targeted School Funding
Under California’s K–12 funding formula, districts with more high-need students receive additional funds; but how districts direct this money may dilute its impact on student outcomes.
Julien Lafortune, Joseph Herrera, and Niu Gao
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Civic Education Is Essential to California’s Future
Tani Cantil-Sakauye
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Retail Theft and Robbery Rates Have Risen across California
Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin
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Access to Mental Health Providers Is Highly Uneven Across the State
Shannon McConville
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Multi-unit Housing Is Becoming More Common, but Has Low Homeownership Rates
Hans Johnson, Eric McGhee
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Fostering Fairness in Flood Risk Management
Sarah Bardeen
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Strengthening California’s Transfer Pathway
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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PPIC researcher Cesar Alesi Perez will present findings from a new report and a panel of experts will discuss efforts to streamline the transfer process from community colleges to four-year institutions.
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Examining the Reach of Targeted School Funding
Thursday, September 14, 2023
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PPIC researcher Julien Lafortune will present a report that assesses how districts spend additional funds for high-need students, how these funds impact student outcomes, and whether dollars are fully directed to the schools that generate them.
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Managing Water and Farmland Transitions in the San Joaquin Valley
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Achieving groundwater sustainability is vital for the San Joaquin Valley’s communities, agriculture, and environment—but the transition will be challenging. How can the region ensure good outcomes? Join us and our partners in Fresno on September 20.
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Improving College Access and Success through Dual Enrollment
September 7, 2023
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Funding Education in California
August 9, 2023
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Career Opportunities
Visit our careers page to learn about current opportunities at PPIC.
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