blog post Learning Recovery Is Uneven for Urban and Rural School Districts By Saayili Budhiraja, Thomas Pearson, Emmanuel Prunty, Niu Gao Feb 14, 2024 Half of California's K–12 students are enrolled in urban or rural districts. Compared to the rest of the state, these districts have seen a slower pace of recovery from pandemic learning loss.
blog post Storing Water for Dry Days By Lori Pottinger Sep 21, 2017 Where would California be without the ability to store water? An expert interview with Jay Lund about the complex topic of water storage.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government Dec 7, 2023 PPIC’s latest survey gauges voting preferences in advance of the March 2024 primary and examines Californians’ views on economic conditions, homelessness, and housing costs. It also explores approval of federal officials and opinions about the role the US should play in the Israel–Hamas conflict and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. PPIC researchers Lauren Mora and Deja Thomas will discuss key findings and takeaways.
interactive 2020 Census Maps: California’s Hard-to-Count Communities Jul 31, 2018 PPIC’s interactive maps highlight hard-to-count communities across California—and identify reasons why certain areas may be hard to reach and at risk of being undercounted in the upcoming census.
blog post Commentary: What Do We Need to Learn about Preventing Mass Shootings? By Heather Harris Sep 29, 2022 Mass shootings have grown more prevalent over time. Reversing this trend will involve evidence-based approaches to protecting public spaces, stopping would-be shooters, and addressing how weapons are acquired.