Our events feature viewpoints across the political spectrum, promoting constructive, thoughtful, and respectful dialogue on the issues that matter most to California.
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California School Districts and the Emergency Connectivity Fund
Upcoming July 11, 2024 · 11:00 am - 11:30 amHow well did federal pandemic funds improve digital access for historically underserved K–12 students and their families? PPIC researcher Joseph Hayes will present new findings on efforts to close California’s digital divide in education, with suggestions for building momentum now that federal emergency funds have ended.
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California Prison Programs and Reentry Pathways
Upcoming July 16, 2024 · 11:00 am - 11:30 amIn recent years, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has expanded its rehabilitative programs. But participation has been low. PPIC researcher Heather Harris will present a new report detailing the education, employment, and behavioral needs of people in prison, CDCR efforts to expand programs to meet those needs, and factors that may affect participation.