VIDEO: Reviving the California Dream needs elevated solutions & leaders
As 2018 approaches, are we ready to Elevate CA? Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Education
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VIDEO: How higher education can still deliver on the California Dream
The California Economic Summit is helping connect workforce development to the state's education systems Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Education
Interactive visits in San Bernardino jails strengthen parent-child ties cut by incarceration
More time together allows families to normalize relationships, reduces chance of a return to jail Read More
Categories: Community Services, Community Corrections, Justice System Change Initiative
VIDEO: How a vibrant rural California helps entire economy
CA Economic Summit looking at improving urban-rural economic links and growing better-paying jobs inland Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit
Moving CA Fwd through the California Economic Summit
Recap of this year's Summit and a look ahead to next year Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA
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
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