California needs a digital equity strategy to close its opportunity gap
The unconnected and underconnected face additional hurdles to learn and earn Read More
Categories: Elevate CA, Education
Commentary
An Eye on the Future of the California Economy—More than the Numbers
John Chiang on steps to rebuild the state's middle class Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA
California’s Top Two Primary is on the Voters’ Side
Election reform working as intended, favoring coalition-seeking candidates Read More
Categories: 50 State, Democracy, Elections, Initiative Reform, Top Two Primary, Accountability, Elections
Inclusive governance a necessity to elevating Californians
Podcast: Promoting more participatory governing will help build an economy that reflects more of us Read More
Categories: Elevate CA, Democracy, Governance Reform
Elevate CA: Investment in California’s youngest is an investment in the future
Early education and health programs help children start school better prepared to learn Read More
Categories: Elevate CA, Education
It’s Hard To Learn on an Empty Stomach
There is such a thing as a free lunch (and breakfast) and millions of California kids skip it Read More
Categories: Elevate CA, Community Services, School Governance, Education
Riverside County adopts “Lean” approach to transforming probation department
Streamlining creates more time for engaging clients and hopefully preventing a return to jail Read More
Categories: Community Services, Community Corrections, Justice System Change Initiative, Crime
Responsible Economic Stimulus: A Better Future for All
Investment in socially responsible businesses big and small shows a different way to promote equity Read More
Categories: Elevate CA, Economy
Parenting classes in San Bernardino jails help inmates reconnect with their children and themselves
Programs including supervised visits and trauma recovery are aimed at breaking cycles Read More
Categories: Community Services, Community Corrections, Justice System Change Initiative, Crime
Why a more trustworthy government is part of the answer to California’s upward mobility problem
Lack of a democracy and economy that reflect all of us has major impacts down to the community level Read More
Categories: Elevate CA, Democracy, Governance Reform
New report outlines recommendations for transparency in who pays for political ads
Online campaigns have changed rapidly, but rules to let voters know who is paying have not. Read More
Categories: 50 State, Democracy, Elections, Tech-enhanced Government, Transparency, Elections
Elevate CA: Employee ownership represents a fairer economic development strategy
Companies using employee ownership plans generate 2.5 percent more jobs per year Read More
Categories: Elevate CA
Elevate CA: Life experience shaped UC regent’s passion for expanding access to higher education
Maria Anguiano aims to make a UC degree more affordable and valuable in 21st century economy Read More
Categories: Elevate CA, Education
San Bernardino parole program helps its “students” reenter the community successfully
Partnership between state corrections and a university provides services to keep parolees on track Read More
Categories: Community Services, Community Corrections, Justice System Change Initiative, Crime
Public Higher Education is California’s Engine of Social Mobility
UC President on building a roadmap to success for first-generation students and more Californians Read More
Categories: Elevate CA, Economy, Education
Elevate CA: Lift Up California Millennials With Higher Education
Student debt, high living costs sap generation's potential. Here's one way to invest in their success. Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA, Economy, Education
California wrapping up report on cost-effective mental health strategies to cut jail population
Recommendations include better alternatives to jailing people with mental health needs Read More
Categories: Community Services, Community Corrections, Justice System Change Initiative, Realignment, Crime
Training program lifts up underserved in the Central Valley into construction careers
Pre-apprenticeship provides training to get residents living in poverty and others ready to fill skilled labor pipeline Read More
Categories: Elevate CA
Report: Workforce gap in L.A. region in means thousands of middle-skills jobs could go unfilled
Talent gap and an aging population are upping the demand for more workers in middle-skills jobs in mid-income range Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Economy, Regional Economies
Elevate CA: More empowered workers needed to grow California’s middle class
Businesses with increased employee decision-making are more stable and profitable Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA, Economy