Findings from PPIC’s new statewide survey on Californians and education.
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COVID-19 and Education

Many California parents are concerned about school closures—and worried about providing a productive learning environment at home—during the pandemic, according to PPIC’s latest statewide survey.

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More on COVID-19 and California

 
PPIC has been publishing an ongoing series on what the coronavirus pandemic means for California and how our state might reduce the impact of the outbreak. Here is a selection of recent analyses:
 
School Funding, COVID-19, and the 2020 Election Year
Mark Baldassare
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Early Insights on California’s Economic Downturn
Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune
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California’s Quick Response to COVID-19 Likely Saved Lives
Paulette Cha, Shannon McConville, Eric McGhee
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The Coronavirus Pandemic Will Test the State’s Budget Reserves
Radhika Mehlotra, Jennifer Paluch
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How Is the Pandemic Affecting Wildfire Preparedness?
Henry McCann, Van Butsic
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COVID-19 and Crime in Major California Cities
Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin
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Many Low-Income Families Left Out of Federal Stimulus Benefits
Tess Thorman, Caroline Danielson, Sarah Bohn
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Will Mail-in Ballots Benefit One Party?
Eric McGhee
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Lessons from the Great Recession Can Protect College Students Today
Kevin Cook, Hans Johnson
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New Publications

California’s Population
California’s growth has slowed, but it remains the most populous US state. No race or ethnic group makes up a majority—and one in five Californians will be 65 or older by 2030.
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Felony Arrests in California
The most common arrests are for violent offenses and property crimes. But African Americans have a disproportionate arrest rate—yet are more likely to be released without charges.
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The Benefits of Headwater Forest Management
Californians would reap many benefits from improving the health of headwater forests—including fewer extreme wildfires.
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Events

 

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Statewide Survey: Californians and Education
April 23, 2020
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The Benefits of Headwater Forest Management
April 30, 2020
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