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Tag: Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
June 27, 2017

How half of California's future workforce can earn college degrees at higher rates

Though often outshone by their coastal neighbors, California’s central and eastern regions are home to millions of potential college students who could make the difference between the state boasting a thriving economy – or not.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
June 7, 2017

Q & A: Poor students and English learners did better on tests but achievement gaps yet to narrow

Standardized test results from 2015 and 2016 show disadvantaged students aren't progressing as quickly as wealthier, English-fluent peers.

Theresa Harrington
May 25, 2017

State board rethinking how to measure performance of alternative schools

Standard metrics often don't capture the work of schools serving at-risk students.

John Fensterwald
April 19, 2017

Majority of Californians polled favor vouchers for private schools

However, twice in the past, they overwhelmingly rejected ballot initiatives that would have allowed vouchers.

John Fensterwald
March 23, 2017

Parents strongly object to report calling for local funding of special education

They fear districts wouldn't spend sufficiently on services for their children with disabilities.

John Fensterwald
December 8, 2016

Removing obstacles to success in community college

Community colleges must better support students’ academic progression while upholding standards in college-level courses.

Olga Rodriguez and Marisol Cuellar Mejia
November 9, 2016

Remedial courses are 'barriers' for many community college students, report says

With 80 percent of community college students placed in at least one remedial class, failure and attrition rates are high.

Larry Gordon
October 27, 2016

Education Initiatives: Support for Prop. 55 strong but lags for Prop. 51

Louis Freedberg
April 27, 2016

Report: ‘College prep for all’ mandate may block some students from graduating

Fermin Leal
April 20, 2016

Poll: Voters support school bond and Prop. 30 extension

The PPIC survey also shows widespread support for pre-school funding.

John Fensterwald
October 15, 2015

State will 'run out of college graduates' to meet future economic needs

A new report predicts a deficit in the supply of workers with bachelor's degrees.

Theresa Harrington
April 22, 2015

California parents know little about Common Core tests, survey says

PPIC survey finds parents know little about new tests and Common Core.

Laurie Udesky
March 18, 2015

New funding law creates disparity among low-income schools

High-need schools in wealthier districts receive less supplemental money.

John Fensterwald
January 28, 2015

Poll shows residents split on whether to extend tax increases

Californians are divided on whether to extend the temporary tax increases approved by voters under Proposition 30 that have helped lift schools out of the recession, according to a poll released Wednesday by the Public Policy Institute of California.

Susan Frey
December 1, 2014

Poll: Public wants more higher ed funding

Most Californians say that the state's public universities are not adequately funded, but an overwhelming majority oppose raising student fees or paying higher taxes to support the schools, according to a poll released Monday night by the Public Policy Institute of California.

Susan Frey