Mark Baldassare and his colleagues at PPIC (Public Policy Institute of California) have published findings of their fifth statewide survey focusing on k-12 issues. The series’ intent is to inform state policymakers, encourage discussion, and raise public awareness about a variety of K–12, higher education, environment, and population issues.
Some findings of the current survey:
Some findings of the current survey:
- A solid majority of residents say the K–12 system needs major changes. High dropout rates and low student achievement top the list of concerns.
- Most Californians are very concerned that the state’s budget gap will cause significant cuts in education, the area they most want to protect from such cuts.
- Support for the high school exit exam is higher among those with just a high school diploma than among those who have attended or graduated from college.
Report .pdf
Press Release
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