For First 5 Marin’s child care forum, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher presented on the importance of affordable child care and preschool and basic policy approaches to address child poverty and boost child development.
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Dual Language Learners Make Up Half of Preschoolers: What That Means for California
key takeaway Nearly half of California’s preschoolers are dual language learners, yet inconsistent and short-term funding limits statewide support. Sustained investments in professional development for educators are essential to meet these children’s linguistic and cultural needs while strengthening retention and system-wide collaboration. Multilingual children are one of California’s greatest assets, their skills enrich communities and … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool -
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Higher Wages for Early Care and Education Workers Builds a Stronger System
key takeaway Higher wages for early care and education workers in California are essential to expanding affordable child care, supporting families’ economic security, and addressing long-standing workforce inequities rooted in racial and gender disparities. Access to affordable, nurturing early care and education (ECE) is critical for families’ economic security and positive child development. California’s ECE … ContinuedChild Care & Preschool
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Director of Research Scott Graves spoke at the National Association of Social Workers – California Chapter’s annual “Legislative Lobby Days” about opportunities in the 2019-20 state budget proposal to advance policies that can help boost economic security.
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Fact Sheet
Is California a Donor State? Here’s How Much It Pays to the Feds vs. What It Gets Back
Californians typically pay more in federal taxes than the state receives in federal spending each year, making California a “donor state.”1All years in this fact sheet represent federal fiscal years (FFYs), which begin every October 1 and end the following September 30. The data presented in this fact sheet differs from the data included in … ContinuedCalifornia BudgetFederal Policy -
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Water’s Edge: Closing the Largest Corporate Tax Loophole in California
Corporate profits have skyrocketed in recent years while workers’ wages have stagnated and families struggle to keep up with the rising costs of living. Despite these disparities, large tax breaks, such as the “Water’s Edge” loophole, remain in place. Big corporations have also benefited greatly from the 2017 Trump tax cuts and stand to receive … ContinuedCalifornia BudgetTaxes & Revenue
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The Budget Center hosted a special briefing event on the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), a refundable state tax credit modeled after the federal EITC that helps people who earn little from their jobs afford basic necessities. As part of our Policy Perspectives Speakers Series, this event discussed Governor Gavin Newsom’s plans in the 2019-20 state budget proposal to significantly expand the CalEITC.
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California’s Persistent Poverty Crisis: 2024 Rates Remain Alarmingly High
key takeaway California’s poverty rate remains among the highest in the nation (17.7%), with children, people of color, and renters most affected. Recent federal actions threaten to worsen these trends, highlighting the urgent need for bold state leadership. California’s poverty rate, at 17.7%, continued to be the highest (alongside Louisiana) in the United States in … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality -
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How Federal and State Budget Cuts Threaten Latinx Californians
key takeaway Federal budget cuts to essential services threaten to worsen long-standing inequities for Latinx Californians and immigrants, underscoring the urgent need for state leaders to protect communities through stronger investments and fairer tax policies. Access to affordable health care, child care, housing, and food is necessary for all Californians to thrive. However, congressional members … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality
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For the California Federation of Teacher’s Convention 2019, celebrating its 100th anniversary, Senior Policy Analyst Jonathan Kaplan presented for the workshop “Funding Education in California: Investing in Our Future.”
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Trends in Transitional Kindergarten Enrollment in California
key takeaway TK enrollment in California has doubled since 2021-22, with growth across all student groups and high-poverty schools. To ensure all children benefit, the state must address disparities in access for students of color and those from low-income families. Early childhood education is foundational for young children’s development and their long-term outcomes, and preschool … ContinuedEducation -
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How California Is Expanding Transitional Kindergarten
key takeaway California is expanding Transitional Kindergarten to all four-year-old children by 2025-26, supported by state investments to improve access, staffing, and equity in public preschool programs. Early learning is foundational for young children’s development, and preschool programs provide essential opportunities for 3- and 4-year-olds. Recognizing this, in 2021, California policymakers embarked on a significant … ContinuedEducation
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For the California Association for Bilingual Education’s (CABE) 2019 conference, Senior Policy Analyst Jonathan Kaplan presented on how to navigate the state budget process so that educators can advocate for dual language learners.
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Report
Trends in Transitional Kindergarten Enrollment in California
key takeaway TK enrollment in California has doubled since 2021-22, with growth across all student groups and high-poverty schools. To ensure all children benefit, the state must address disparities in access for students of color and those from low-income families. Early childhood education is foundational for young children’s development and their long-term outcomes, and preschool … ContinuedEducation -
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How California Is Expanding Transitional Kindergarten
key takeaway California is expanding Transitional Kindergarten to all four-year-old children by 2025-26, supported by state investments to improve access, staffing, and equity in public preschool programs. Early learning is foundational for young children’s development, and preschool programs provide essential opportunities for 3- and 4-year-olds. Recognizing this, in 2021, California policymakers embarked on a significant … ContinuedEducation
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Director of Research Scott Graves provided an overview of the 2019-20 state budget proposal with a focus on health and human services issues for the Arc and United Cerebral Palsy California Collaboration’s 2019 Developmental Disabilities Public Policy Conference.
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Fact Sheet
Is California a Donor State? Here’s How Much It Pays to the Feds vs. What It Gets Back
Californians typically pay more in federal taxes than the state receives in federal spending each year, making California a “donor state.”1All years in this fact sheet represent federal fiscal years (FFYs), which begin every October 1 and end the following September 30. The data presented in this fact sheet differs from the data included in … ContinuedCalifornia BudgetFederal Policy -
Fact Sheet
Water’s Edge: Closing the Largest Corporate Tax Loophole in California
Corporate profits have skyrocketed in recent years while workers’ wages have stagnated and families struggle to keep up with the rising costs of living. Despite these disparities, large tax breaks, such as the “Water’s Edge” loophole, remain in place. Big corporations have also benefited greatly from the 2017 Trump tax cuts and stand to receive … ContinuedCalifornia BudgetTaxes & Revenue
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For the California State Student Association’s “California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS) 2019,” Policy Analyst Amy Rose presented on the 2019-20 state budget proposal through the lens of higher education and discussed her research on creating an affordable-college model for California.
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Report
Trends in Transitional Kindergarten Enrollment in California
key takeaway TK enrollment in California has doubled since 2021-22, with growth across all student groups and high-poverty schools. To ensure all children benefit, the state must address disparities in access for students of color and those from low-income families. Early childhood education is foundational for young children’s development and their long-term outcomes, and preschool … ContinuedEducation -
Report
How California Is Expanding Transitional Kindergarten
key takeaway California is expanding Transitional Kindergarten to all four-year-old children by 2025-26, supported by state investments to improve access, staffing, and equity in public preschool programs. Early learning is foundational for young children’s development, and preschool programs provide essential opportunities for 3- and 4-year-olds. Recognizing this, in 2021, California policymakers embarked on a significant … ContinuedEducation
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For First 5 Contra Costa’s Family Economic Security Partnership meeting, Director of Research Scott Graves presented on the 2019-20 state budget proposal and prospects for reducing poverty and improving economic security.
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Fact Sheet
Is California a Donor State? Here’s How Much It Pays to the Feds vs. What It Gets Back
Californians typically pay more in federal taxes than the state receives in federal spending each year, making California a “donor state.”1All years in this fact sheet represent federal fiscal years (FFYs), which begin every October 1 and end the following September 30. The data presented in this fact sheet differs from the data included in … ContinuedCalifornia BudgetFederal Policy -
Fact Sheet
Water’s Edge: Closing the Largest Corporate Tax Loophole in California
Corporate profits have skyrocketed in recent years while workers’ wages have stagnated and families struggle to keep up with the rising costs of living. Despite these disparities, large tax breaks, such as the “Water’s Edge” loophole, remain in place. Big corporations have also benefited greatly from the 2017 Trump tax cuts and stand to receive … ContinuedCalifornia BudgetTaxes & Revenue
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