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May 5, 2020 at 9:12 PM

COVID-19 Alters College Admissions

UC and CSU are allowing greater flexibility in requirements for fall 2021 admission, but disadvantaged students may still face unique barriers to acce...   COVID-19 Alters College Admissions UC and CSU are allowing greater flexibility in requirements for…

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May 5, 2020 at 5:59 PM

May Bulletin -- The COVID-19 Pandemic and Education

May Bulletin -- The COVID-19 Pandemic and Education Findings from PPIC’s new statewide survey on Californians and education. Featured Issue COVID-19 and Education Many California parents are concerned about school closures—and worried a…

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May 1, 2020 at 5:08 PM

Lessons from the Pandemic for Addressing Climate Change

What can the environmental “silver linings” of the COVID-19 pandemic teach us about addressing climate change? We talked to Louise Bedsworth of the C...   Lessons from the Pandemic for Addressing Climate Change What can the environmental “silver linings”…

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April 30, 2020 at 10:40 PM

Students Prepare for AP Exams during COVID-19

Students who are less economically advantaged and those with special educational needs could face challenges in preparing for and taking AP tests this...   Students Prepare for AP Exams during COVID-19 Students who are less economically advantaged and th…

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April 29, 2020 at 11:29 PM

Lessons from the Great Recession Can Protect College Students Today

State funding for public higher education saw deep cuts during the last downturn, while for-profit colleges moved to the forefront.   Lessons from the Great Recession Can Protect College Students Today State funding for public higher education saw deep c…

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April 28, 2020 at 9:56 PM

Video: Californians and Education

PPIC’s Mark Baldassare and Alyssa Dykman discuss a new statewide survey that examines a variety of education issues, including concerns about school c...   Video: Californians and Education PPIC’s Mark Baldassare and Alyssa Dykman discuss a new statewide…

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April 28, 2020 at 4:57 PM

School Funding, COVID-19, and the 2020 Election Year

Although many Californians prioritize K-12 schools for state spending, a looming recession could dampen support for ballot measures for school funding...   School Funding, COVID-19, and the 2020 Election Year Although many Californians prioritize K-12 sc…

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April 27, 2020 at 4:57 PM

How Is the Pandemic Affecting Wildfire Prevention in California?

How Is the Pandemic Affecting Wildfire Prevention in California? Protecting the health of crews and nearby communities is key. How Is the Pandemic Affecting Wildfire Prevention in California? Catastrophic wildfires in recent y…

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April 24, 2020 at 7:36 PM

Many Low-Income Families Left Out of Federal Stimulus Benefits

Federal stimulus checks during COVID-19 will reach an estimated four of five California families, but many of the lowest income families won’t get ass...   Many Low-Income Families Left Out of Federal Stimulus Benefits Federal stimulus checks during COVI…

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April 23, 2020 at 6:16 PM

Early Insights on California’s Economic Downturn

Most of the early job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic occurred in major service sectors such as entertainment and recreation, hospitality and food,...   Early Insights on California’s Economic Downturn Most of the early job loss during the COVID-19 pan…

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April 23, 2020 at 4:57 PM

Statewide Survey: Californians and Education

Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Parents worried over school closures also approve of districts’ handling of closures. Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Rachel Lawler …

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April 22, 2020 at 10:12 PM

California’s Quick Response to COVID-19 Likely Saved Lives

Early actions before the statewide shelter-in-place order appear to have been effective in reducing the spread of the coronavirus.   California’s Quick Response to COVID-19 Likely Saved Lives Early actions before the statewide shelter-in-place order appe…

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April 21, 2020 at 9:13 PM

Groundwater Sustainability Planning: Where Will the Water Come From?

Groundwater Sustainability Planning: Where Will the Water Come From? Where will the water come from to restore groundwater supplies? Groundwater Sustainability Planning: Where Will the Water Come From? Water Availability for San Joaqui…

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April 21, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Virtual Event April 23 – Statewide Survey: Californians and Education

Virtual Event April 23 – Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Join us on 4/23 for a presentation and discussion of PPIC's latest survey. Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Thursday, April 23, 2020 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p…

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April 20, 2020 at 11:46 PM

Will Mail-in Ballots Benefit One Party?

California may have to significantly expand vote by mail for this November’s election; there’s no evidence that either major party would gain an advan...   Will Mail-in Ballots Benefit One Party? California may have to significantly expand vote by mail f…

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April 20, 2020 at 5:19 PM

The Coronavirus Pandemic Will Test the State’s Budget Reserves

State reserve policies enacted since the Great Recession have boosted the capacity of California’s budget to weather a downturn, but a major recession...   The Coronavirus Pandemic Will Test the State’s Budget Reserves State reserve policies enacted sinc…

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April 18, 2020 at 12:09 AM

Race, Health, and the Risk of COVID-19 Complications

Heart disease, diabetes, and other conditions that increase the risk of COVID-19 complications are more prevalent among certain groups, especially Nat...   Race, Health, and the Risk of COVID-19 Complications Heart disease, diabetes, and other conditions…

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April 17, 2020 at 11:06 PM

California’s Most Vulnerable Seniors

California’s Most Vulnerable Seniors Social isolation can pose unique risks for seniors during COVID-19. California’s Most Vulnerable Seniors Seniors face serious risks from COVID-19, and shelter-in-place orders have introduced …

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April 16, 2020 at 9:48 PM

High School Graduation during the COVID-19 Crisis

School closures and the move to distance learning present challenges in ensuring that California students, especially those from low-income families o...   High School Graduation during the COVID-19 Crisis School closures and the move to distance learnin…

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April 16, 2020 at 7:58 PM

How Will COVID-19 Affect Arrests in California?

How Will COVID-19 Affect Arrests in California? Understanding what the coronavirus pandemic could mean for arrests in our state. How Will COVID-19 Affect Arrests in California? COVID-19 has led police to adapt strategies for law…

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April 16, 2020 at 7:29 PM

Virtual Event April 30: The Benefits of Headwater Forest Management

Virtual Event April 30: The Benefits of Headwater Forest Management Join us on 4/30 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. The Benefits of Headwater Forest Management Event details Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:00 p.m. …

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April 15, 2020 at 9:21 PM

Emergency Child Care for Essential Workers

With most schools and many child care providers across California now closed, many essential workers could have a hard time arranging for care for the...   Emergency Child Care for Essential Workers With most schools and many child care providers across …

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April 14, 2020 at 5:09 PM

Coping with COVID-19 in California’s Cities

California’s cities have taken bold actions to manage coronavirus. We talked to Carolyn Coleman of the League of California Cities about challenges th...   Coping with COVID-19 in California’s Cities California’s cities have taken bold actions to manage …

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April 13, 2020 at 5:10 PM

Wastewater Treatment Kills Most Pathogens, Including COVID-19

Californians reuse treated wastewater for water supply, to irrigate crops, and to support freshwater ecosystems. We talked to two experts about managi...   Wastewater Treatment Kills Most Pathogens, Including COVID-19 Californians reuse treated wastewate…

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April 10, 2020 at 8:27 PM

Remote Learning for English Learners and Special Needs Students during COVID-19

As districts across California roll out distance learning plans, educators must develop alternate methods to effectively serve English Learners and st...   Remote Learning for English Learners and Special Needs Students during COVID-19 As districts acros…

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April 10, 2020 at 4:38 PM

Displaced by COVID-19: Moving Out of College Housing

Moving students out of campus housing is necessary to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, but most students are now farther from academic support and...   Displaced by COVID-19: Moving Out of College Housing Moving students out of campus housing is neces…

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April 9, 2020 at 10:15 PM

Unemployment Benefits in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nearly 2 million unemployment insurance claims has been filed in California over the past three weeks. What kind of benefits can these newly unemploye...   Unemployment Benefits in the COVID-19 Pandemic Nearly 2 million unemployment insurance claims has …

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April 8, 2020 at 9:17 PM

Online Medical Care during COVID-19

The central role of telehealth services during the pandemic makes addressing disparities in online access especially important.   Online Medical Care during COVID-19 The central role of telehealth services during the pandemic makes addressing disparities…

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April 8, 2020 at 5:01 PM

COVID-19 and California’s November Election

COVID-19 and California’s November Election How the pandemic could affect the way California holds this year’s general election. COVID-19 and California’s November Election The far-reaching effects of the coronavirus pandemic co…

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April 7, 2020 at 10:59 PM

COVID-19 and Crime in Major California Cities

As people across the state shelter in place, the overall number of reported crimes is declining in four of California’s largest cities, though there i...   COVID-19 and Crime in Major California Cities As people across the state shelter in place, the ove…

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April 7, 2020 at 6:03 PM

April Bulletin -- The COVID-19 Pandemic and California

April Bulletin -- The COVID-19 Pandemic and California Understanding what the coronavirus means for our state. Featured Issue COVID-19 and California The coronavirus pandemic presents a historic challenge for our state and nation and for…

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April 6, 2020 at 9:29 PM

Virtual Event April 30: The Benefits of Headwater Forest Management

Virtual Event April 30: The Benefits of Headwater Forest Management Join us on 4/30 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research. The Benefits of Headwater Forest Management Event details Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:00 p.m. …

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April 6, 2020 at 6:42 PM

Pandemic Doesn’t Stop State-Mandated Groundwater Planning

Pandemic Doesn’t Stop State-Mandated Groundwater Planning Meetings and planning to ensure groundwater sustainability continue despite COVID-19. Pandemic Doesn’t Stop State-Mandated Groundwater Planning Groundwater Sustainability Planni…

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April 3, 2020 at 5:23 PM

Challenging Times for California

The COVID-19 crisis is touching every aspect of life today, and PPIC is providing wide-ranging analyses of its implications across key policy areas, f...   Challenging Times for California The COVID-19 crisis is touching every aspect of life today, and P…

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April 2, 2020 at 9:11 PM

How COVID-19 Closures May Disrupt Student Learning

It appears increasingly likely that California’s K-12 schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year. What could this mean for student l...   How COVID-19 Closures May Disrupt Student Learning It appears increasingly likely that California’…

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April 1, 2020 at 5:10 PM

Counting Californians and Holding Elections in a Pandemic

For Census Day, we talked to California Secretary of State Alex Padilla about challenges the COVID-19 pandemic brings to counting Californians for Cen...   Counting Californians and Holding Elections in a Pandemic For Census Day, we talked to California …

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March 31, 2020 at 9:13 PM

Essential Workers and COVID-19

Many essential workers in health care, transportation, and other sectors are not well equipped to weather the economic challenges of the COVID-19 cris...   Essential Workers and COVID-19 Many essential workers in health care, transportation, and other se…

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March 31, 2020 at 12:08 AM

COVID-19 Shutdown Forces Colleges to Ramp up Online Learning

As higher education in California moves online, the state’s prior experience with distance learning points to effective practices, as well as certain...   COVID-19 Shutdown Forces Colleges to Ramp up Online Learning As higher education in California move…

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March 30, 2020 at 5:20 PM

Food Security in a Time of COVID-19 Insecurity: How the Virus Affects Farming

How will COVID-19 affect California agriculture—key to food supplies locally and nationally? We talked to farmer Cannon Michael about the pandemic’s i...   Food Security in a Time of COVID-19 Insecurity: How the Virus Affects Farming How will COVID-19 af…

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March 27, 2020 at 11:09 PM

Severe COVID-19 Infections May Threaten California’s Prisons

California invests more than any other state in prisoners’ health. Still, living conditions that make social distancing difficult and other factors co...   Severe COVID-19 Infections May Threaten California’s Prisons California invests more than any othe…

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March 26, 2020 at 9:10 PM

Feeding Children When Schools Are Closed for COVID-19

With schools closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, local, state, and federal officials are taking steps to provide meals to students who usually obt...   Feeding Children When Schools Are Closed for COVID-19 With schools closed due to the coronavirus p…

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March 25, 2020 at 9:10 PM

COVID-19: Not a Threat to California’s Water Supply

California’s water supply remains safe for drinking during the pandemic. Protecting the workers who keep it clean is a top priority.   COVID-19: Not a Threat to California’s Water Supply California’s water supply remains safe for drinking during the pand…

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March 25, 2020 at 12:14 AM

COVID-19 and California’s Census Count

COVID-19 and California’s Census Count How might COVID-19 affect Census 2020 in California? COVID-19 and California’s Census Count In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the US Census Bureau has suspended field operations and …

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March 24, 2020 at 1:38 AM

COVID-19 and California’s Vulnerable Populations

As California seeks to address the coronavirus pandemic, some groups are at greater risk due to their work, living conditions, underlying health issue...   COVID-19 and California’s Vulnerable Populations As California seeks to address the coronavirus pa…

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March 20, 2020 at 11:29 PM

How Will the Coronavirus Affect California’s Economy?

As Californians limit their daily activities to slow the spread of COVID-19, the state's economy is poised to take a major hit. The effects are expect...   How Will the Coronavirus Affect California’s Economy? As Californians limit their daily activities…

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March 17, 2020 at 4:20 PM

PPIC offices closing until April 7

PPIC offices closing until April 7 An announcement on COVID-19. Dear friends and colleagues, We are facing unprecedented challenges across our state, our nation, and our global community. At this time, PPIC stands with California’s leaders…

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March 10, 2020 at 5:59 PM

March Bulletin -- California’s Political Geography

March Bulletin -- California’s Political Geography Examining how party affiliation and political views vary across regions. Featured Issue California’s Political Geography California and the nation are in the midst of a highly conseq…

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February 27, 2020 at 5:57 PM

Improving Health Care Data in California

Improving Health Care Data in California A California health care payment database can be a resource to answer critical policy questions. Improving Health Care Data in California Shannon McConville, Paulette Cha, Daniel Tan, Caroline Danielson …

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February 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM

California’s Political Geography

California’s Political Geography Independents lean Republican in parts of otherwise Democratic California, and issues have their own geography. California’s Political Geography Eric McGhee California still leans Democratic overa…

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February 24, 2020 at 5:58 PM

Live webcast February 27: Fiscal Challenges of Declining Enrollment in California Schools

Live webcast February 27: Fiscal Challenges of Declining Enrollment in California Schools Sign up for a live broadcast of “Fiscal Challenges of Declining Enrollment in California Schools.” Fiscal Challenges of Declining Enrollment in California Sc…

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