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  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
October 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Improving Transfer from Community College to the California State University

Improving Transfer from Community College to the California State University What helps California’s community college students make the move to a four-year institution? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Improving Transfer …
  PPIC Water Policy Center · [email protected]
October 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM

Conference Nov. 13 – California Water and a Changing Federal Partnership

Conference Nov. 13 – California Water and a Changing Federal Partnership Join us in Sacramento on 11/13 for the PPIC Water Policy Center’s annual fall conference. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  CONFERENCE INVITATION California Water and…
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October 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM

11/6: Training for Health Care Jobs in California

11/6: Training for Health Care Jobs in California Join us on 11/6 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Training for Health Care Jobs in California Thursday, Nove…
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October 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM

Five Fast Facts on California Voters

Five Fast Facts on California Voters As a special Election Day approaches, here’s a look at the numbers that define California voters, along with a glimpse of their views on government. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON OUR BLO…
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October 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM

10/30: Improving Transfer from Community College to the California State University

10/30: Improving Transfer from Community College to the California State University Join us on 10/30 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Improving Transfer from…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
October 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Video: Transitional Kindergarten in California, Explained

Video: Transitional Kindergarten in California, Explained What is TK, and what does it look like in California? Find out in our new video. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW VIDEO Transitional Kindergarten in California, Explained …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
October 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Training for Health Care Jobs in California

Training for Health Care Jobs in California How well do community college health care training pathways support economic mobility, and for whom. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Training for Health Care Jobs in California …
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October 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM

Keeping Water Affordable in California

Keeping Water Affordable in California Water agencies all over California are experiencing challenges with water affordability and cost increases. We spoke with Dan Denham, general manager... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON O…
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October 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM

10/23: College Enrollment under California’s New Financial Aid Application Policy

10/23: College Enrollment under California’s New Financial Aid Application Policy Join us on 10/23 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION College Enrollment under …
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October 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM

What’s at Stake in Proposition 50?

What’s at Stake in Proposition 50? PPIC president and CEO Tani Cantil-Sakauye speaks with experts to learn more about the national redistricting battle, the context of California Propos... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW ON OUR …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
October 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM

College Enrollment under California’s New Financial Aid Application Policy

College Enrollment under California’s New Financial Aid Application Policy A new PPIC report examines a recent state policy to increase access to financial aid. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION College Enrollment under Cal…
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October 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM

How Expensive Is Child Care in California?

How Expensive Is Child Care in California? Child care costs in California have increased substantially over the past decade. And while many options for care exist, these options—and their costs... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW…
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October 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM

Have TK–12 Spending Increases Eased Teacher Staffing Challenges?

Have TK–12 Spending Increases Eased Teacher Staffing Challenges? California has invested over $1 billion in recent years to address teacher staffing and preparation. PPIC experts discuss the effects on teacher salar... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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October 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM

10/23: College Enrollment under California’s New Financial Aid Application Policy

10/23: College Enrollment under California’s New Financial Aid Application Policy Join us on 10/23 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION College Enrollment under …
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October 13, 2025 at 8:07 PM

How to Protect Ecosystems That Need Groundwater

How to Protect Ecosystems That Need Groundwater Groundwater isn’t just important for California’s water users—it also sustains plants and wildlife all over the state. How can we protect groundwater-... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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October 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM

10/14: Early Insights from the Golden State Pathways Program

10/14: Early Insights from the Golden State Pathways Program Join us on 10/14 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Early Insights from the Golden State Pathways …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
October 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM

10/10: Redistricting in California

10/10: Redistricting in California Join us in Sacramento on 10/10 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION Redistricting in California 2025 Speaker Series on California’s Futu…
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October 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM

How Would the Prop 50 Redistricting Plan Affect Racial and Geographic Representation?

How Would the Prop 50 Redistricting Plan Affect Racial and Geographic Representation? As voters consider California Proposition 50, which would redraw congressional districts until the end of the decade, we examine its potential impact... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
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October 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM

How Many Seats Would Democrats Gain under California’s Mid-Decade Redistricting Plan?

How Many Seats Would Democrats Gain under California’s Mid-Decade Redistricting Plan? California Proposition 50 aims to establish a new congressional district map for the next three election cycles. Short- and long-term consequences may... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
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October 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM

10/10: Redistricting in California

10/10: Redistricting in California Join us in Sacramento on 10/10 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION Redistricting in California 2025 Speaker Series on California’s Futu…
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October 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM

10/14: Early Insights from the Golden State Pathways Program

10/14: Early Insights from the Golden State Pathways Program Join us on 10/14 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Early Insights from the Golden State Pathways …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
October 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM

10/10: Redistricting in California

10/10: Redistricting in California Join us in Sacramento on 10/10 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION Redistricting in California 2025 Speaker Series on California’s Futu…
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October 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM

Expanded Dual Enrollment English and ESL Looks Promising for College Access and Success

Expanded Dual Enrollment English and ESL Looks Promising for College Access and Success More high school students across the state are taking college courses through dual enrollment programs. PPIC researcher Rachel Yang Zhou describes how... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  PPIC Water Policy Center · [email protected]
October 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM

Conference Nov. 13 – California Water and a Changing Federal Partnership

Conference Nov. 13 – California Water and a Changing Federal Partnership Join us in Sacramento on 11/13 for the PPIC Water Policy Center’s annual fall conference. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  CONFERENCE INVITATION California Water and…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
October 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM

Early Insights from the Golden State Pathways Program

Early Insights from the Golden State Pathways Program A new report examines state funds and district plans to improve career technical education. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Early Insights from the Golden State Pathwa…
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October 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Evictions in California Have Leveled Off, with Upticks in Some Counties

Evictions in California Have Leveled Off, with Upticks in Some Counties Evictions rates vary widely across California’s counties, with the highest in San Bernardino and the lowest in Santa Cruz. The overall statewide rate... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Tani Cantil-Sakauye · [email protected]
October 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM

PPIC October Bulletin — Teacher Staffing Trends in California

PPIC October Bulletin — Teacher Staffing Trends in California Our monthly bulletin features the latest on PPIC research and events. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  October BULLETIN FEATURED ISSUE Teacher Staffing Trends in California Edu…
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September 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM

Californians Back Cap-and-Trade and Related Spending on Low-Income Communities

Californians Back Cap-and-Trade and Related Spending on Low-Income Communities What do Californians think about their state’s environmental leadership? How strong is support for the cap-and-trade system—now known as cap-and-inves... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM

10/10: Redistricting in California

10/10: Redistricting in California Join us in Sacramento on 10/10 for lunch and a discussion about California's future. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENT INVITATION Redistricting in California 2025 Speaker Series on California’s Futu…
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September 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM

Environmental Restoration Gets a Boost in California

Environmental Restoration Gets a Boost in California Permitting has long slowed ecosystem restoration projects across California. Is that shifting? We spoke with the State Water Board’s Paul Hann and Sus... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM

Ophelia Basgal Named Chair of PPIC Board; Three New Members Join Board

Ophelia Basgal Named Chair of PPIC Board; Three New Members Join Board We are pleased to announce that Ophelia Basgal has been elected board chair, and that Carolyn Coleman, Jerrilyn Malana, Ann M. Veneman have joined our... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM

10/2: Teacher Staffing Trends in California

10/2: Teacher Staffing Trends in California Join us on 10/2 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Teacher Staffing Trends in California Thursday, October 2, 2025 …
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September 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM

Race and Gender Dimensions of Rising Unemployment

Race and Gender Dimensions of Rising Unemployment Weak job growth in 2025 means that California has essentially added no new jobs so far this year. Who is unemployed in California today? And what do t... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Half of Students at California’s Public Colleges Work While in School

Half of Students at California’s Public Colleges Work While in School Job trends among college students reveal differences across demographic groups and two- and four-year institutions, with notable variation in the shar... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
September 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM

Dual Enrollment in California

Dual Enrollment in California An updated snapshot of participation in the state’s dual enrollment programs. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  FACT SHEET Dual Enrollment in California Rachel Yang Zhou, Olga Rodriguez, Eric Assan, and Daniel…
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September 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM

Water Markets Help Farmers Facing Scarcity in Australia

Water Markets Help Farmers Facing Scarcity in Australia Water markets are a tool that can help growers cope with increasing water scarcity—but California has been slow to adopt them. We spoke with two exper... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM

9/24: Making Gains in Gateway English and ESL through Dual Enrollment

9/24: Making Gains in Gateway English and ESL through Dual Enrollment Join us on 9/24 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Making Gains in Gateway English and ES…
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September 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Fewer English Learners but No Less Demand for Programs

Fewer English Learners but No Less Demand for Programs Nearly 40% of all public school students speak a language other than English at home, but the number of English Learners in California public schools... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM

Powering California’s Economy amid the Energy Transition

Powering California’s Economy amid the Energy Transition In the transition to renewable energy, California aims to meet climate goals while growing jobs and the economy. At a recent PPIC conference, experts... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Room and Board Are Making College Less Affordable

Room and Board Are Making College Less Affordable State and federal financial aid programs reduce tuition for many students, but they do not fund the total cost of college. How much do housing, food,... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM

10/2: Teacher Staffing Trends in California

10/2: Teacher Staffing Trends in California Join us on 10/2 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Teacher Staffing Trends in California Thursday, October 2, 2025 …
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September 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM

9/24: Making Gains in Gateway English and ESL through Dual Enrollment

9/24: Making Gains in Gateway English and ESL through Dual Enrollment Join us on 9/24 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIRTUAL EVENT INVITATION Making Gains in Gateway English and ES…
  Public Policy Institute of California · [email protected]
September 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM

Teacher Staffing Trends in California

Teacher Staffing Trends in California A new report examines teacher staffing trends in California’s TK–12 schools. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Teacher Staffing Trends in California Julien Lafortune, Iwunze Ugo, and Br…
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September 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM

Can Clean Energy Stay Affordable as Demand Goes Up?

Can Clean Energy Stay Affordable as Demand Goes Up? California has some of the highest energy costs in the nation, with many factors driving up utility bills at a faster pace than inflation. At a recent... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM

Experts Talk Costs and Supply in California’s Child Care

Experts Talk Costs and Supply in California’s Child Care California’s child care system has undergone major changes in recent years. Last week, PPIC researchers discussed whether the current cost of care is... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM

Federal Satellites Gather Critical Data for Managing California’s Water

Federal Satellites Gather Critical Data for Managing California’s Water California relies on federal satellites to understand and manage its water resources every day. These data are becoming increasingly key for climate a... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Tani Cantil-Sakauye · [email protected]
September 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM

PPIC September Bulletin — The Balancing Act behind Meeting California’s Climate Goals

PPIC September Bulletin — The Balancing Act behind Meeting California’s Climate Goals Our monthly bulletin features the latest on PPIC research and events. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  September BULLETIN FEATURED ISSUE The Balancing A…
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September 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM

New Data on College Completion Shows Room for Improvement

New Data on College Completion Shows Room for Improvement How many California community college students are transferring to four-year institutions—and how many actually graduate? Newly released data sheds li... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …
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September 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM

Making Gains in Gateway English and ESL through Dual Enrollment

Making Gains in Gateway English and ESL through Dual Enrollment Dual enrollment allows high school students to take college classes. How are students faring? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  NEW PUBLICATION Making Gains in Gateway English…
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September 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Reliable Energy Will Demand a Wide Energy Mix

Reliable Energy Will Demand a Wide Energy Mix How does California ensure that the lights stay on as the state moves toward greater reliance on renewable energy? At a recent PPIC conference, a rang... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  …